INDIA AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION
(This is a compulsory 3-credit course for all Undergraduate Programs)
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
Course Title: INDIA AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
The purpose of the course is to help students to learn and explain the journey of India as a republic.
They will, through this paper appreciate the varied perspective of describing India, its political culture,
essence of its traditions, values and ideals of freedom struggle, sacrifices made and the constitution as
India’s conscience. It will help them determine the role and responsibilities of citizens as enshrined
in the constitution giving insights in to the world of knowledge system India has had. The course also
covers the goals and policies framed under the constitution for the national well-being. This will
enable the students to demonstrate how vibrant is our constitution and the various institutions that
are functional under it.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course students will be able to-
• Explain the philosophy of the Constitution and its structure.
• Measure the powers and functions of various offices under the Constitution.
• Demonstrate the Indian values, Ideals and the role of Constitution in a Democracy
Unit Contents of Course: 45 Hours
Unit-I Understanding India: 15 Hours
Chapter 1: India in its historical perspective: India as a nation-
discourses: Marxist, Orientalist, Nationalist and subaltern. (04 Hours)
Chapter- 2: Political Culture of India - Origin and Growth:
Revivalism (Vivekananda, Dayananda Saraswati,) , Communalism
(Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Savarkar) and Secularism (Gandhi and
Nehru) (05 Hours)
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Chapter- 3: Religions and Dharma- Semitic Religions and Way of
Life; Mathas (Traditions)- Shaiva, Vaisnava, Jaina, Bouddha,
Veerashaiva Lingayata, and Sikh; Understanding Castes and
Traditions (M.N Srinivas). (06 Hours)
Unit-II Indian freedom struggle- Ideals, Values and Contributions: 15 Hours
Chapter 4: Indian Freedom Struggle: British Rule in India and
Indian Freedom Struggle: Early Phase, Moderates, Extremists and
Gandhian Phase; Subaltern (Peasants, Tribals and Artisans) (05 Hours)
Response to Colonial Rule.
Chapter 5: Indian Ideals and Values: Swatantra (Dharampal),
Swarajya, Swadeshi, Patriotism, Voluntarism- Shramadhan,
Bhoodan, (Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave, Deen Dayal Upadhyay). (05 Hours)
Chapter 6: Regional Contributions: Sangolli Rayanna, Kittur Rani
Chennamma, Rani Abbakka Devi, Hardekar Manjappa, Kambali
Siddappa; Regional Struggles: Madikeri Peasants, Halagali Bedas, (05 Hours)
Isuru, Vidurashwatha and Nagara Struggles.
Unit- III Constitutional Values and Role of Citizens: 15 Hours
Chapter 7: Making of Indian Constitution: Constituent Assembly-
Composition; Salient features of the Indian Constitution, Preamble
Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Citizenship, Directive (06 Hours)
Principles, Union and State Governments.
Chapter 8: Role and Responsibilities of Citizens (Ecological and
Environmental Awareness, National Wellbeing, Respect to National
Anthem and National Symbols); Goals and Policies of National
Development (Goals: Eradication of Poverty andHunger, Gender
Equity, Empowerment, Sustainable Development; Policies:
Swachh Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Gram Jyoti Yojana). (05 Hours)
Chapter 9: Indian Knowledge System: Evolution, Ancient
Universities (Takshashila, Nalanda etc.), Gurukula and Oral
Traditions, Vocational Education in India, Role of teachers and
students in Nation Building, Obligation (Vrutti Dharma) towards (04 Hours)
Institution and Society.
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Exercise:
• Department can debate on the role of Constitution in the development of India.
• Students can empirically evidence the effectiveness of concepts like –Freedom, Equality,
Justice, Rights and Duties by conducting empirical studies.
• Can invite experts to deliver special lectures Indian freedom struggle ideals and values,
contributions made by others
Suggested Readings:
1. Aiyangar K.R. 1941. “Ancient Indian Polity”. Oriental Bokks Agency. Poona.
2. Altekar A.S. 1949. “State and Government in Ancient India”. Motilal Banarsidass Chowk,
Banaras.
3. Andre Beteille, 1965. Caste,class, and Power. University of California Press, Berkley.
4. Arora & Mukherji, 1992. Federalism in India, Origin and Developments, Vikas Publishing
House, New Delhi.
5. Bakshi, 1999. P.M Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing House, New Delhi,
6. Balagangadhar, S.N. 2021, “What Does it mean to be ‘Indian’ Notion Press, Indica Academy,
Chennai.
7. Basu, D. D. 2022 “Introduction to the Constitution of India” 26th Edition, LexisNexis, New
Delhi
8. Bhandarkar D.D. 1940. “Some Aspects of Ancient Indian culture”. University of Madras.
9. Bhargava, Rajeev. ed. 1998. Secularism and Its Critics, Oxford UniversityPress, New Delhi.
10. Chandra Bipan. 1979. “Nationalism and Colonialism in India”. Orient, Lang.
11. Constitution of India (Full Text), India.gov.in., National Portal of India,
https://www.india.gov.in/sites/upload_files/npi/files/coi_part_full.pdf
12. Desai, A R. 2016. Social Background of Indian Nationalism. Los Angeles: PapularPrakashan.
13. Durga Das Basu, 2018 (23rd edn.) Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis
Gurgaon.
14. Gandhi, M.K. "Hind Swaraj", http://www.mkgandhi.org/ebks/hind_swaraj.pdf
15. Goshal U.N. 1923. “History of Hindu Political Theory”. Oxford University Press, Culcutta.
16. Granville Austin, 2000. The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation. Oxford University
Press, Melbourne.
17. Gupta, D. C. 1975. Indian Government and Politics, Vikas publishing House, New Delhi,
18. Hanson and Douglas, 1972. India`s Democracy. W W Norton & Co Inc., New York city.
19. Harish Ramaswamy and S. S. Patagundi(Ed.) 2007. Karnataka- Government and Politics.
Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.
20. J.N. Pandey, 2018 (55thedn.) The Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency,
Allahabad.
21. Jayaswal K.P. 1943. “Hindu Polity”. Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. LTD,
Bangalore.
22. Jha, S. N. 2005. Indian Political System,: Historical Developments, Ganga Kaveri Publishing
House, Varanasi,
23. Johari, J.C., 1974. Indian Government and Politics. Vishal Publications, New Delhi.
24. Kapoor, Kapil (Ed), 2005, Indian Knowledge System-Vol-1, D K PrintworldLTD., New Delhi.
25. Kapoor, Kapil, 1994, Texts of the Oral Tradition, Language, Linguistics and Literature :
The Indian Perspective, Academic Foundation, Delhi.
26. Kosambi D.D. 1965. “The Culture and Civilization of Ancient India and Historical
Outline”. Vikas Publishing House pvt. ltd, Noida.
27. Krishana Rao, M.& G.S.Halappa. 1962. History of Freedom Movement in Karnataka.Mysore:
Government of Mysore.
28. Kumarapa J.C 1948, “ Swaraj for the Masses”, Hind Kitab Ltd. Bombay.
29. Merunandan, K.B. 2015. Bharatada Samvidhana Ondu Parichaya, MeraguPublications,
Bangalore.
30. Nagel, Stuart, 2017, India’s Development and Public Policy. UK: Routledge.
31. Patham and Thomas Patham. 1986. “Political Thought in Modern India.” SagePublications,
United States.
32. Pylee, M.V. 2017 (16th edn.) India’s Constitution, S. Chand Pub., New Delhi.
33. Rajni Kothari, 1995. Caste in Indian Politics. Orient Blackswan, Telangana.
34. Rghavendra Rao, K. 2000. Imagining Unimaginable Communities. Prasranga,Kannada
University, Hampi.
35. Sai Deepak, J. 2021, “India that is Bharat” Coloniality, Civilization, Constitution”
Bloomsbury Publications, New Delhi.
36. Said Edarard .1978. “Orientalism”. Pantheon Books, USA.
37. Sharma, K. 2002. Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi,
38. Sharma, R.S. 1991. “Aspects ofPolitical Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India”. Motilal
Banarsidass, Delhi.
39. ಚೈತ್ರ, ಎಂ.ಎಸ್. (ಸಂ) ೨೦೨೨. "ಪರಂಪರಾಗತ್ ಅಭ್ಯುದಯ ದರ್ಶನ: ಧರ್ಶಪಾಲ ಧೃಷ್ಟಿ" ರಾಷ್್ರೋತ್ಾಾನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ು,
ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
40. ಗಾಂಧಿ. ಎಮ್. ಕ. 2009, ಹಿಂದ್ ಸವರಾಜ್ು, ಕರ್ಾಶಟಕ ಗಾಂಧಿೋ ಸಾಾರಕ ನಿಧಿ, ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
41. ಧರ್ಶಪಾಲ, 2001. “ಭಾರತ್ ಜಾಗೃತಿ.” (ಅನಯ) ಎಸ್. ಆರ್. ರಾರ್ಸಾವಮಿ. ರಾಷ್್ಿೋತ್ಾಾನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ು, ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
42. ಧರ್ಶಪಾಲ, 2003. “ಸವದೋಶಿ ರ್ತ್ಯು ಭಾರತಿೋಯತ್”, (ಅನಯ) ಚಕರವತಿಶ, ಸವರಾಜ್ ಪರಕಾರ್ನ ಸರ್್ಹ, ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
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ಸಾಹಿತ್ು, ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
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ಅಭಿನವ ಪರಕಾರ್ನ, ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
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47. ಬಾರ್, ವಿರ್್ೋಬಾ. 1974. ಸವರಾಜ್ು ಶಾಸು, ಸವಶಸೋರ್ಾ ಸಂಘ ಪರಕಾರ್ನ. ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ
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49. ರಾಜಾರಾಮ ಹೆಗಡೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸದಾನಂದ ಜೆ.ಎಸ್. (ಸಂ) 2016 "ಪೂರ್ಾಾವಲೊೋಕನ", ವಸಂತ್ ಪರಕಾಶನ,
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50. ರಾಜಾರಾರ್ ಹಗಡ (ಸಂ) 2004. "ಭಾರತಿೋಯ ಇತಿಹಾಸ, ಸಮಾಜ್ ರ್ತ್ಯು ಸಂಸೃತಿ". ಕರ್ಾಶಟಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ು
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51. ರಾರ್ಚಂದರನ್, ಸಿ. ಎನ್. 2002. "ವಸಾಹತ್್ೋತ್ುರ ಚಿಂತ್ರ್". ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ: ಕರ್ಾಶಟಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ು ಅಕಾಡಮಿ
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ಸಾಹಿತ್ು, ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
53. ರಾಜಾರಾರ್ ಹಗಡ, 2021, ಪಶಿಿಮಾಯನ; ವಸಾಹತ್ಯ ಹಿಸಿರಿ ರ್ತ್ಯು ಕನನಡ ಜ್ಗತ್ಯು, ಅಭಿನವ ಪರಕಾರ್ನ,
ಬಂಗಳೂರಯ.
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through Lectures, Tutorials, demonstrations, discussions on court
judgments, Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference
materials. Field work Exercises to understand the concepts in practice, Assignments, Seminars,
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Group Discussions, open house debates and Week-end Counselling could also help in better and
informed learning in these classes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
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Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment/seminar/project or field work 10
Total 40
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Subject Committee Chairperson
III. Term End Examination for Indian Constitution (IC)
Paper will be for maximum of 60 mark. The minimum mark to pass is 35% (21Marks).
Note: Duration of Examination for Indian Constitution (IC) is 2 hours.
Question paper pattern for Indian Constitution –
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Section C: Medium Answer Questions
Section D: Long Answer Questions
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
All Questions are Compulsory (10x1=10)
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Section B: Short Answer Questions (5x2=10)
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Section C: Medium Answer Questions (4x5=20)
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Section D: Long Answer Questions (2x10=20)
Answer any two questions. Answer the following questions in not more than 800 words
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