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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Indian Politics An introduction :
B.A.10 (Bachelor of Art) Political Science
Second Year Examination 2013
Time : 3 Hrs.
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Max. Marks: 60
Note : The Question paper is divided into three sections A, B and C. Attempt Questions of each section according to given instructions.
Section-A
(Long Answers Question)
Note : Answer any two questions. Each Question carries 15 marks. 2 x 15 = 30
1. What are the salient features of the Indian Constitution- Describe it.
2. Explain the powers and position of the prime Minister of India.
3. Discuss the role of political parties in India.
4. Describe the burning issues in Indian Politics.
Section-B
(Short Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer any 04 Question. Each question carries 5 marks. 4 x 5 = 20
1. Describe the nature of directive principles of state policy.
2. Write short note on collective responsibility
3. Write a short note on secularism in India.
4. Describe any one regional political party of Uttarakhand.
5. Describe the demerits of Indian election system.
6. Discuss the political problems in the North-Eastern states of India.
7. Discuss the Panchayat Raj institutions in Uttarakhand.
8. Explain the types of amendment in the Indian constitution.
Section-C
Objective Question (Compulsory)
Note : Answer all questions. Each question carries 01 mark. 10 x 1 = 10
1. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee for the constitution of
(A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (C) Jawahar Lal Nehru
2. Who was the chairman of the constituent assembly in 1946-
(A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) None of the above
3. The Indian Constitution proposes to establish is in given below
(A) Socialist state (B) Secular state
(C) Sovereign state (D) All of the above
4. Meaning of no Confidence Motion is
(A) No Confidence in P.M. (B) No Confidence in council of Minister
(C) No confidence in Parliament (D) none of the above
5. Vice President of India is the ex-offices chairman of Rajya Sabha (True/False)
6. The speaker presides over the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
7. The power of judicial review in India is vested in
(A) Supreme Court (B) High Court
(C) Both (A) & (B) (D) None of the above
8. UKD is the regional party of
(A) Assam (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Uttarakhand (D) None of the above
9. Write the full name of the ruling alliance at the centre in India.
10. Write the name of the political party launched by Arvind Kejriwal.
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.