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The document outlines an examination paper for Political Science, consisting of two parts: Part I with compulsory questions and Part II with optional questions from two sections. It includes questions on various political concepts, features of government systems, and constitutional provisions in India and the United States. The paper is structured to assess knowledge on federalism, the constitution, and the functioning of political institutions.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Maximum Marks: 80)
(Time allowed: Three hours)
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time.)
Answer Question 1 (compulsory) from Part I, and five questions from Part Il,
choosing three questions from Section A and two questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ J.
PART I (20 Marks)
Answer all questions
Question 1
Answer briefly each of the questions (i) to (x). [10 x2)
Give nwo features of a liberal democratic state.
Distinguish between an evolved constitution and an enacted constitution
State the meaning of an indirect election and give a relevant example.
Briefly explain the constituent function of the United States Congress.
State vo emergency powers of the President of India,
Briefly explain the power of judicial review with reference to the Supreme
Court of the United States. :
(vii) Which Fundamental Right was removed by the 44" Amendment to the
Constitution of India?
(viii) State any two words that were added to the Preamble to the Constitution of
India by the 42" Amendment to the Constitution of India.
(ix) Give one example of implementation of a Directive Principle.
(%) With reference to the 74% Amendment to the Constitution of India, what is the
significance of the Twelfth Schedule?
This paper consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page.
1221-852 ‘Turn over
© Copyright reserved. PART II (60 Marks)
SECTION A
Answer any three questions.
Question 2
(a) Explain chree key features of a Federal State.
(b) Discuss any three features of a Presidential system of government.
Question 3
@ Discuss three merits of a written constitution.
ible and partly rigid.
(b) India is considered to have a constitution that is partly flex
f India can
Explain the three ways by which various parts of the Constitution o
amended.
Question 4
(@) Explain two special powers of the Rajya ‘Sabha.
(b) Explain why the United States Senate is considered to be the world’s most
powerful second chamber.
Question 5
(a) Discuss any three key functions of the Prime Minister of India.
(©) Explain two constitutional limitations on the powers of the President of the
United States.
Question 6
(@) Explain the Special Leave Petition and Advisory Jurisdiction with respect to the
Supreme Court of India.
(b) How is judicial independence ensured in the Constitution of India?
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1221-852 SECTION B
Answer any two questions.
Question 7
(@) Explain shree reasons for the importance of the Preamble to the Constitution of
ia,
(b) What rights are conferred under the Right against exploitation in the
Constitution of India (Part III: Article 23-24)?
Question 8
(a) Explain the key features of the 73 Amendment to the Constitution of India,
telating to rural-local self-government institutions.
(6) —_ Explain three functions of the Urban Municipal Corporation.
Question 9
(@) __ Discuss any three kinds of regional aspirations that have been seen in India.
(b) Critically evaluate the role of caste in the functioning of Indian democracy.
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