PG–046 MCCJ–11

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –

JUNE, 2015.
First Year

Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration

PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINOLOGY

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

1. Explain any THREE of the following in about

50 words. (3 × 5 = 15)
(a) Crime
(b) Juvenile
(c) Neurosis
(d) Social Control
(e) Atavism

2. Answer any THREE of the following in about

150 words. (3 × 10 = 30)
(a) Who is Jeremy Bentham? Explain his
concept of hedonism.
 (b) Write short notes on :
(i) Sub Culture
(ii) Norms
(iii) Torts and
(iv) Peer group influence.
(c) Explain the economic conditions theory of
Guerry and Quetelet.
(d) Explain Feminist Criminology in detail with
its contributors.
(e) Describe Maslows theory of motivation and
how it helps to understand criminal behavior
in corporates.

3. Answer any TWO of the following in about

200 words. (2 × 15 = 30)
(a) Explain the salient features of Differential
Association theory by Edwin H. Sutherland.
(b) What are the various sociological theories of
crime? Explain them with examples.
(c) Is Criminology a Science or Social Science?
Explain your stand with examples.
(d) Discuss various psychological disorders and
impact on criminal tendency.

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 PG–047 MCCJ–12

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –

JUNE, 2015.
First Year

Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration

CRIMINAL LAW AND SPECIAL LAWS

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

1. Explain any THREE of the following in about

50 words. (3  5 = 15)
(a) Preamble of the Indian Constitution
(b) Special Laws
(c) Theft
(d) Bail
(e) FERA.

2. Answer any THREE of the following in about

150 words. (3  10 = 30)
(a) Discuss how the social contract theory is the
fundamental of Criminal Justice System in
India.
(b) Discuss various offences against public
tranquility.
 (c) What is search and seizure? Explain the
procedure of search and seizure.
(d) Explain the elements of crime with the Latin
maxim.
(e) Describe the salient features of Dowry
Prohibition Act in India.

3. Answer any TWO of the following in about

200 words. (2  15 = 30)
(a) What is meant by investigation? Explain the
procedure for investigation and what are the
powers of an investigation officer?
(b) Describe the General exceptions in the
Indian Penal Code.
(c) Discuss in detail about various crimes
against the human body or person in the
Indian Penal Code.
(d) Write short notes on salient features of the
following.
(i) Cognizable and Non Cognizable offices.
(ii) Probation of Offenders Act.
(iii) Various types of Trials in Criminal
courts.

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 PG–048 MCCJ–13

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – JUNE 2015.

First Year

Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

1. Explain any THREE of the following in about

50 words : (3  5 = 15)
(a) Sessions Court
(b) Special Court
(c) Admissibility
(d) Burden of proof
(e) Cr.P.C.

2. Answer any THREE of the following in about

150 words : (3  10 = 30)
(a) Enumerate the jurisdiction and powers of
criminal courts in India.
(b) What is meant by cross examination? What
are the features for it and how it differs from
re -examination?
 (c) Discuss about importance dying declaration,
how it is recorded and the provisions given
for the same in Indian Evidence Act.
(d) Discuss the salient features of the Narcotic
Drug and Psychotropic substances Act 1985.
(e) Is adulteration of food, medicines an offence?
If yes under what Act in India and explain
the salient features of the same.

3. Answer any TWO of the following in about

200 words : (2  15 = 30)
(a) Describe the functions of Courts in Indian
and explain the hierarchy set up of court in
India.
(b) Discuss how arrest is made and explain the
rights of arrested persons.
(c) Write short notes on :
(i) Fair Trial
(ii) Medico – Legal Opinion and
(iii) Pre Sentencing Report.
(d) Explain the :
(i) COFEPOSA
(ii) Prevention of Corruption Act and
(iii) Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act.

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 PG–049 MCCJ–14

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION —

JUNE, 2015.
First Year

Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration

POLICE ADMINISTRATION

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

1. Explain any THREE of the following in about

50 words : (3  5 = 15)
(a) Police
(b) Beat
(c) Economics Offences Wing
(d) S.P.
(e) Patrol.

2. Answer any THREE of the following in about

150 words : (3  10 = 30)
(a) Is human rights essentially to be maintained
by law enforcement? Explain.
(b) Explain the concept of community policing.
How it is adopted in India?
 (c) Discuss the comparative of policing in U.K.
U.S.A and India.
(d) Explain various scientific methods of
investigation adopted by police.
(e) What is the role of police in upholding the
rights of women?

3. Answer any TWO of the following in about

200 words : (2  15 = 30)
(a) Explain the salient features of National
Police Commission Recommendations 1979.
(b) Write short notes on :
(i) DVAC
(ii) CID
(iii) Finger Prints Bureau
(iv) National Prints Bureau.
(c) Discuss in detail about the functions and
organization set up of central police
organizations in India.
(d) Explain the development and history of
Indian police system.

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 PG–050 MCCJ–15

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION —

JUNE, 2015.
First Year

Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration

PENOLOGY AND CORRECTIONAL

ADMINISTRATION

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

1. Explain any THREE of the following in about

50 words. (3  5 = 15)
(a) Deterrence
(b) Prisonization
(c) Special Home
(d) Pre Sentencing Report
(e) Parole.

2. Answer any THREE of the following in about

150 words. (3  10 = 30)
(a) Define penology and punishment.
Enumerate the theories of punishments.
(b) Describe the salient features of Tamil Nadu
Prison Manual.
 (c) Discuss the types of Institutions which deals
with women.
(d) Enumerate atleast 2 Prison Reforms
Committees and its report in India.
(e) Describe the various Institutional
Correctional Programs in prison of Tamil
Nadu.

3. Answer any TWO of the following in about

200 words. (2  15 = 30)
(a) Discuss in detail about various forms of
punishments in Ancient and Medieval period
of India.
(b) Describe the United Nations Declaration of
Standard Minimum Rules for Treatment of
Prisoners.
(c) Write notes on :
(i) Open Air Prisons
(ii) Prison Sub Culture
(iii) Under Trial Prisoners and
(iv) Compensation
(d) Explain the nature, scope and historical
development of probation in India. Explain
the salient features of the Probation of
Offenders Act.

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