Name of the Organization : Tamil Nadu Open University
Degree : MA Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year : 2015
Subject : Principles Of Criminology

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MA Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration Question Paper :
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) Delinquency
(c) Psychosis
(d) Social Control
(e) Status Offences

2. Answer any THREE of the following in about 150 words. (3 * 10 = 30)
(a) Who is Cesarre Beccaria? What is his contribution in understanding criminal behavior and punishments?
(b) Write short notes on:
(i) Culture
(ii) Norms
(iii) Torts and
(iv) Felony

(c) Explain the economic conditions theory of Guerry and Quetelet.
(d) Explain the contribution of Freda Adler and power.
(e) Describe the types of anxiety disorders

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) Discuss the feminism and their gender theories in criminology.
(c) Explain various sociological theories of crime.
(d) Discuss various psychological disorders and impact on criminal tendency.

Criminal Law And Special Laws :
1. Explain any THREE of the following in about 50 words. (3 * 5 = 15)
(a) Social contract theory
(b) Strict Liability
(c) Theft
(d) Extortion
(e) Abbreviate and discuss COFEPOSA

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) Discuss in detail about the difference between Robbery and Dacoity.
(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) Enumerate the origin and development of criminal law in India.
(b) Describe the General exceptions in the Indian Penal Code.
(c) Discuss in detail about various crimes against the human body in the Indian Penal Code.
(d) Write short notes on salient features of the following.
(i) Prevention of Corruption Act
(ii) Probation of Offenders Act
(iii) FERA

Criminal Procedure And Evidence :
1. Explain any THREE of the following in about 50 words. (3 * 5 = 15)
(a) Accusatorial System.
(b) Search
(c) Admissibility.
(d) Burden of proof
(e) Dowry system.

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 fair trial? What are the features for it?
(c) Discuss about importance dying declaration and how it is recorded.
(d) Discuss the main features of the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic substances Act 1985.
(e) Discuss in detail the features of Prevention of Food and Adulteration Act in India.

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) Witness.
(ii) Expert opinions and
(iii) Cross examination and Reexamination.

(d) Explain the
(i) COFEPOSA
(ii) Prevention of Corruption Act and
(iii) Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act.