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B A DEGREE (CBCS) EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2020
Second Semester
Core Course - PS2CRT02 - INDIAN CONSTITUTION: INSTITUTIONS AND
PROCESSES
(Common for B.A Political Science Model I,B.A Political Science Model II Mass Communication and
Journalism)
2017 ADMISSION ONWARDS
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Instruc ons to Private candidates only: This ques on paper contains two sec ons. Answer
Sec on I ques ons in the answer-book provided. SECTION II Internal Examina on ques ons must
be answered in the ques on paper itself. Follow the detailed instruc ons given under SECTION II.
SECTION I
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
Part A
Answer any ten questions.
Each question carries 2 marks.
1. Examine the concept Dyarchy.
2. Identiy the various sources of the constitution of India.
3. Write a note on Article 51A.
4. Is there any provision to impeach the Governor of a state?
5. Define kitchen cabinet.
6. How are the subordinate courts in a district organised?
7. What is the content of the 10th schedule of the constitution?
8. By 74th amendment act which schedule was introduced in to the constitution.
9. Discuss the importance 91st Amendment Act.
10. Which article of the constitution provides for a Finance Commission?
11. Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the Supreme Court and High Courts in
interferring in election process after the declaration of elections.
12. Discuss the role of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
(10×2=20)
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Part B
Answer any six questions.
Each question carries 5 marks.
13. What is Constitution? What are the main sources of the Indian Constitution?
14. What is the importance of the Preamble to the Constitution?
15. Discuss the classification of Directive Principles of State Policy.
16. Mention the effects of Financial Emergency.
17. PIL is an innovative step to judicial activism. Explain.
18. Briefly describe the provisions in the 42th amendment Act of Indian Constitution.
19. Why and how 44th amendment act stands out from other amendments.
20. Discuss the composition, removal and functions of the UPSC.
21. Briefly discuss on the role of Niti Ayog.
(6×5=30)
Part C
Answer any two questions.
Each question carries 15 marks.
22. Critically examine the Fundamental Rights provided under the constitution.
23. Analyse the role of prime minister in the Indian Political System.
24. Examine the process of the amendment and the importance of 73rd Amendment Act.
25. Critically evaluate the role played by NHRC in bringing stability in the domain of Human
Rights.
(2×15=30)
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