PSC/II/02 Student's Copy
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Pre-CBCS
2nd Semester
POLITICAL SCIENCE
SECOND PAPER
Indian Government and Politics
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 25
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Tick mark against the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. The Cabinet Mission arrived in India on 24th March
1945
1946
1947
2. Fundamental Rights is mentioned in
Part II of the Indian Constitution
Part III of the Indian Constitution
Part IV of the Indian Constitution
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3. Members of Legislative Assembly are elected for a term of
3 years
6 years
5 years
4. Governor of State is appointed by
the Chief Justice of Supreme Court
the Prime Minister of India
the President of India
5. Impeachment against the President can be initiated by the
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Either House of Parliament
6. The power to issue is enjoyed by the
Supreme Court
High Court
Both and
7. Headquarters of the Supreme Court of India is located at
Mumbai
New Delhi
Chennai
8. Panchayati Raj System is introduced to have
decentralization of power
people's participation
division of power
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9. The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the
Prime Minster
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
President
10. Who is the Head of State in India?
President
Prime Minister
Army Chief
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Answer/Write on the following in a few sentences each 3×5=15
1. Mention the three methods of constitutional amendment.
2. Three sources of Indian Constitution
3. Judicial review
4. What is communalism?
5. Appointment of Chief Minister.
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PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The questions are of equal value
1. Discuss the making of the Indian Constitution.
OR
Write a note on Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. Describe the federal features of the Indian Constitution.
OR
Examine the emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution.
3. "The Prime Minister is the real executive authority." Discuss the statement.
OR
How is the Governor of a State appointed? Examine his powers and functions.
4. Discuss the composition, powers and functions of the Election Commission
of India.
OR
Explain the powers and functions of the Supreme Court of India.
5. Discuss how communalism hampers national unity.
OR
Describe the powers and functions of Panchayati Raj.