Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : B.A
Department : Political Science
Subject Code/Name : PS04 Indian Politics An Introduction
Year : II
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UOU Indian Politics An Introduction Question Paper
B.A- 10 (Bachelor of Art)
Second Year, Examination 2012
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Note- The Question paper is divided into three section A,B,and C .
Section-A
(Long Answer Question)
December 2012
Note- Answer any two question.Each Question carries 15 marks.
1. Examine the Salient features of Indian Constitution.
2. Discuss the Fundamental Rights which are give in Indian Constitution. Are they unlimited?
3. Write an essay on the role of Indian Judiciary in present context.
4. Discuss the Powers of Governor.
Section-B
(Short Answer Question)
Note- Answer any four questions.Each Question carries 5
marks. 4- 5- 20
1. Write an article on Indian Political Parties .
2. Describe Role of Election in Indian Political System.
3. What is Gender system.
4. What is the system of Panchayati Raj.
5. Discuss any two Directive Principles of state policy.
6. What is Regionalism.
7. Write short notes on rights of Lok Sabha.
8. Discuss the relation between the union and the states.
Section-C
(Objective Question)
Note- Answer all questions.Each Question carries 1 mark.
Write True/False against the following :
1. Indian constitution is flexible as well as rigid.
2. President can appoint two members in Rajya Sabha.
3. The Governor is the first executive in state
4.Local government is not in the list of state .
5. Community development programme was started by Nehru. True/False
6. How many amendments have been done in Indian constitution till now.
A. 75
B. 90
C. 100
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7. In which part of Indian constitution, Directive Principles are described.
A. First
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Last
8. When was Defection Act passed.
A. 1977
B. 1985
C. 1990
D. 1997
9. What is the women’s reservation percentage in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
A. 22%
B. 33%
C. 43%
D. 50%
10. What is the age of the voter to cast vote in India.
A. 17
B. 18
C. 22
D. 21
May 2014
Second Year Examination-2014 :
PS-04 Indian Politics : An Introduction :
Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections. Learners are required to attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Discuss that Indian constitution is federal in form but unitary in spirit.
2. Write a detailed note on the right to constitutional remedies.
3. Describe the appointment, functions and powers of the Governor.
4. Write an essay on the politics of north-eastern states.
Section – B : (Short Answer type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
1. Write a short note on the regional political parties in Uttarakhand.
2. Describe the composition of Rajya Sabha.
3. Explain the emergency powers of the President.
4. Discuss Sarkari Commission Report on Centre state relations.
5. Write a note on Vice-President.
6. Dicuss the role of Blackmoney in Indian election system.
7. Panchyati Raj is a grass root democracy.Explain it.
8. Write a review of the working of the Judicial Review in India.
Section – C : (Objective type Questions)
Note : Section ‘C’ contains ten (10) objective-type questions of one (01) mark each. All the questions of this section are compulsory. (10×1=10)
1. What is the tenure of Vice President of India –
(a) 5 Years (b) 3 Years
(c) 2 Years (d) None the above
2. Emergency Powers of the President are mentioned in the articles ………
(a) Articles 352, 356 and 360
(b) Article 342, 350 and 358
(c) Article 340, 342, 420
(d) None the above
3. Methods to remove the President is known as —
4. Chairman of Union Public Source Communication is appointed by-(The Prime Minister/The President)
5. Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. (True/False)