Que-1(All Questions Compulsory. 100 words.

10 marks each)

a. The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation.’

b. PESA failed to secure socio-economic and political Rights of Tribal community, Comment.
c. The character of national movement as a communal challenge to Indian Secularism
d. Recognition of Transgender as third gender by Supreme Court is not enough to address their
problems.

Que-2

(a)- What are the important determinants of electoral behavior in India? Critically discuss the role of caste
as a determinant of voting behavior. 250 words 20 marks

(b)-Why fundamental rights are considered essential in Indian context? Discuss nature of fundamental
rights. (200 words, 15 Marks)

©-Discuss pardoning power of president, what are major guideline laid down by Supreme court in
difference cases? (200 words, 15 Marks)

Que-3

(a)-what are new challenges to secularism, briefly discuss anti modernist challenge to secularism.
(200 words, 15 Marks)

(b)-Discuss socio-economic content of national movement with special reference to socialist agenda
discussed during 30s and 40s. . 250 words 20 marks

©-M N Roy conception of radical humanism is critiques of communism and prevailing values of national
movement. (200 words, 15 Marks)

Que-4

(a)-How far Judiciary played active role in provide protective legal framework to address issues of
women’s? 250 words 20 marks

(b)-what was the congress/Nehruvian consensus regarding the social-economic development of free
India? Explain. 200 words. (200 words, 15 Marks)

©-'Decentralisation is a prime mechanism through which democracy becomes truly representative and
responsive'. In the light of above statement, examine the constitutional dimension of democratic
decentralisation in India. (200 words, 15 Marks)

Que-5. (All Questions Compulsory. 100 words. 10 marks each)

a. Preamble and DPSP cherish same values with certain differences, discuss
b. Legal, ethical and economic issues around surrogacy
c. Judicial reforms
 d. Communal Interpretation of History

Que-6

(a)-What are the major factors contributing in decline of legislature, how far it is correct to say regular
use of ‘ ordinance making power’ is undermining constitutional legislative authorities? (200 words, 15
Marks)

(b)-What kinds of inter-state conflicts are envisaged in the Constitution of India? What are the
mechanisms prescribed for solution of such conflicts? (200 words, 15 Marks)

©-India constitution is product of evolution rather than revolution, examine . 250 words 20 marks

Que-7

(a)-Working of election commission and ongoing electoral reforms is a step forward in Indian
democracy, elucidate. (200 words, 15 Marks)

b)-What is judicial review, how far it successfully address the issue of executive and legislature
encroachment against fundamental rights. (200 words, 15 Marks)

(c)-Discuss evolution of women movement in India, how far it is correct to say it is not an
independent, autonomous movement? 250 words 20 marks

8.

a) What are the inherent drawbacks and weaknesses of the Indian Electoral system. How far
the efforts till now have succeeded in addressing them and also suggest future areas of
improvement? (300 words, 25 Marks)

b) Comment on the trends in coalition politics in India after 1967. How has disappearance
of Congress Dominance and emergence of coalition politics impacted contemporary
Indian politics ? (300 words, 25 Marks)