[BA 2nd Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2012, Political Science, General, Indian Government and Politics]
2012 (May)
POLITICAL SCIENCE (General)
Course: 201
(Indian Government and Politics)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Write / Select the correct answer: 1x8=8
- Mention the date on which the Constitution of India was finally adopted.
- The Constituent Assembly of India was set up according to the proposal of the Cripps Mission / the Cabinet Mission / The Mountbatten Plan / The Simon Commission.
- How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Constitution of India at present?
- Residuary powers can be executed by States / Centre / Centre and States / Union Territories.
- The sanction behind Indian Fundamental Rights is of public opinion / the Parliament / the Independent judiciary / the Constitution.
- Which of the following is a religion based political party?
BJP / DMK / Akali Dal / Asom Gana Parishad.
- The joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament is presided by the President / the Vice-President / the Speaker of the Lok Sabha / the Prime Minister.
- In which year the First General Election was held in India?
2. Write on the following within 150 words: 4x4=16
- Judicial review of the Supreme Court of India.
- Differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Causes of Regionalism.
- Factors that exercise influence on the behaviour of Indian voters.
3. Answer the following within 500 words:
(a) Discuss the basic features of the Constitution of India. 14
Or
India is a federal State. Discuss.
(b) Discuss the amendment procedure of the Constitution of Indian and mention its drawbacks. 10+4=4
Or
Discuss the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India and their significance. 7+7=14
(c) Explain the executive and legislative powers of the President of India. 7+7=14
Or
How is the Parliament of India formed? Discuss the low-making procedure in the Parliament. 4+10=14
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(d) Examine critically the nature of Indian secularism. 14
Or
Explain the defects of the Indian election system. What steps can be taken for removing the defects? 8+6=14
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