Name of the University : Karnataka State Law University
Degree : LLM (Constitutional Law)
Subject Code/Name : Constitutionalism, Pluralism & Federalism
Semester : IV
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KSLU Constitutionalism, Pluralism & Federalism Question Paper
Third Semester LL.M. Examination, June/July 2012
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
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Instructions
1. Answer all questions.
2. Figures in the right indicate marks.
Q. No.1. (a) ‘Constitutions spring from a belief in limited government’ – Comment. Marks : 10 OR
What are the advantages and impediments in the implementation of doctrine of separation of powers under the Indian Constitution ?
(b) Explain the textual basis of Constitutionalism under the Indian Constitution. Marks : 6 OR
Write a note on : Fundamental rights and human rights.
Q. No.2. (a) What are the observations with respect to Centre-State distribution of powers between Indian and U.S. Federation ? Marks : 10 OR
What are the constraints in the path of development of co-operative federalism in India ?
(b) Write short notes on :
New trends in federalism. Marks : 6 OR
Difference between confederation and federation.
Q. No.3. (a) What are the constitutional mandates and judicial creativity in promoting compensatory discrimination in India ? Marks : 10 OR
‘India cannot adopt any readymade solutions from outside for its linguistic, problem but has to hammer out its own solutions consistent with the national perspective and regional pressures’ – Elucidate.
(b) Write short notes on :
Rights of religious minorities. Marks : 6 OR
Special protection to women.
Q. No.4. (a) Underline the constitutional principles dealing with secularism. Marks : 10 OR
Analyse comparative arguments in favour and against uniform civil code.
(b) Equality in plural society. Marks : 6 OR
Tribal groups and equality.
Q. No.5. (a) The body of international human rights law continue to elaborate and further fundamental rights and freedoms under the constitution – Explain. Marks : 10 OR
Highlight the provisions of convention on prevention and punishment of the crime of Genocide 1948.
(b) Right of self-determination. Marks : 6 OR
Universal declaration of human rights.
June 2013
Q. No. 1. (a) Explain how ‘rule of law’ promotes constitutionalism. OR
“A notable feature of the constitution is that it accords a dignified and crucial position to the judiciary” – Critically evaluate.
(b) Write a note on constitutional conventions. OR
Marxist concept of constitutionalism.
Q. No. 2. (a) Comparatively evaluate the role of judiciary in different federal systems. OR
Critically evaluate the need for co-operative federalism.
(b) Write a note on federal system. OR
Status of Jammu and Kashmir under the constitution.
Q. No. 3. (a) How individuals rights are sought to be reconciled with interests of a pluralistic society under the Indian Constitution ? OR
Critically evaluate the provisions relating to compensatory discrimination.
(b) Explain why right to dissent is to be respected. OR
Limitations on freedom of press.
Q. No. 4. (a) Critically evaluate the test of reasonable classification. OR
“Art. 44 is based on the concept that there is no necessary relation between religion and personal law in a civilised society”. Examine.
(b) How ‘permissible classification’ can be reconciled with ‘prohibition of discrimination’ ? OR
Constitutional safeguards to Tribal Groups.
Q. No. 5. (a) Explain the provisions of Universal Declaration of Human Rights relating to pluralism. OR
Analyse the provisions of international instruments relating to right of self determination.
(b) Write a note on genocide. OR
Protection of religious minorities.
June/July 2014
Q.No. 1. (a) A Constitution means a written organic document, under which governmental powers are both conferred and circumscribed. Discuss. OR
How far the principles of Constitutionalism has been ingrained into the Constitution of India ?
(b) Concept of Constitutionalism. OR
Constitutional conventions.
Q. No. 2. (a) ‘The federal principle in a federation has two aspects – national unity and state rights’ – Comment. OR
The federal Constitution pre-supposes that the Constitution should impose mutual obligations between the Centre and the states. How far this has been achieved in the Constitution of India and U.S.A.
(b) New trends in federalism. OR
Coperative federalism.
Q. No. 3. (a) ‘The right to know receive and impart imformation has been recognized within the right of freedom of speech and expression’ – Explain. OR
‘The concept of secularism is not merely a passive altitude of religious tolerance, it is also a positive concept of equal treatment of all religions’ – elucidate.
(b) Compensatory discrimination for backward classes. OR
Women and special protection.