POLS/II/EC/02 Student's Copy
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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 the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. When did the Constitution of India come into force?
26th November, 1949
26th January, 1950
26th February, 1950
26th December, 1949
2. Preamble to the Indian Constitution aims to secure to its citizens
justice, equality, rights and freedom
justice, liberty, equality and authority
justice, fraternity, liberty and humanity
justice, liberty, equality and fraternity
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3. Who introduced objectives resolutions to guide the framing of the
Indian Constitution?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
4. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?
Right against exploitation
Right to vote in elections
Cultural and educational rights
None of the above
5. The Article 368 of the Constitution deals with
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Financial Emergency
Amendment Procedure
6. India is republic because the President of India is
hereditary ruler
elected for a fixed term
nominated ruler
ceremonial head
7. The judges of the High Court hold office till
60 years
62 years
65 years
70 years
8. Who appoints the State Governor?
The President of India
The Prime Minister of India
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
The State High Court Judge
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9. How many members are there in the Election Commission of India?
1
2
3
4
10. Communalism is a/an
lower class phenomenon
middle class phenomenon
upper class phenomenon
lower caste phenomenon
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Answer the following questions 3×5=15
1. Write a short note on the Right to Constitutional Remedies.
OR
What are the main points of distinction between the Fundamental Rights
and the Directive Principles of State Policy?
2. How is the Prime Minister of India appointed?
OR
Describe the composition of the Rajya Sabha.
3. Examine the office of the Governor as an area of tension in Centre-State
relations in India.
OR
Write a note on the procedure of Amendment in the Indian Constitution.
4. Write a note on Judicial Review in India.
OR
Describe the composition of the Supreme Court of India.
5. Write a short note on Regionalism in India.
OR
Write a note on Communalism in India.
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PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The questions are of equal value
1. Describe the salient features of the Indian Constitution.
OR
Discuss the Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. Examine the nature of Indian federalism.
OR
Examine the emergency provisions provided in the Constitution of India.
3. Discuss the composition, powers and functions of the Union Parliament.
OR
Elucidate the role of the State Chief Minister.
4. Discuss the powers and functions of the Supreme Court of India.
OR
Discuss the composition and functions of the Election Commission of India.
5. Examine the role of Caste in Indian polity.
OR
Discuss the Panchayati Raj System with special reference to the 73rd
Constitutional Amendment of 1992.