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POLITICAL SCIENCE
317
(APRIL - 2023)
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note:
(i) This Question
Paper consists of two Sections, viz., 'A' and 'B'.
(ii) All
questions in Section 'A' are compulsory.
(iii) Section 'B'
has two options. Candidates are required to attempt questions from one option
only.
(iv) Marks of each question are indicated against it.
SECTION - A
1. Describe the composition of the Constituent Assembly of
free India as on 31st December, 1947. 2
2. State any two financial powers of the Governor of a
State. 2×1=2
3. Examine the role of a High Court in the case of an
accused who is awarded death sentence by the Sessions Court. 2
4. State the importance of separation of powers in a
democracy. 2
5. Why was India not called a state before 15th August,
1947? 2
6. Identify any two areas of common interest between India
and Sri Lanka. 2×1=2
7. Who propounded the Two Nation Theory during the freedom
struggle? Why did M.A. Jinnah insist on the formation of two separate states?
1+1=2
8. Explain the concept of a 'Multi-member constituency'. 2
9 Describe the role played by caste in the electoral
politics of India. 2
10. Describe the legislative relations between the Centre
and the States. 5
11. How does the State legislature keeps control over the
state executive? Explain. 5
12. Define 'State' and explain any four essential elements
of a state. 1+4=5
13 Highlight any five differences between 'state' and the
'government'. 5×1=5
14. What is meant by regionalism? Describe any three reasons
for the rise of regionalism. 2+3=5
15 Highlight any five shortcomings of the Indian electoral
system. 5×1=5
16 Justify the urgent need to protect and conserve
environment with the help of any two arguments. 5
17. Analyse the financial and judicial powers of the
President of India. 4+4=8
Or
Evaluate the
role of the Supreme Court of India as a guardian of the Constitution and the
protector of Fundamental Rights.
18. When and how were the Fundamental Duties added to the
Constitution of India? Highlight any six important fundamental duties. 2+6=8
Or
Explain any four
effects of the declaration of National Emergency. 4×2=8
19 Highlight India's contribution to the UN efforts for
peace keeping and disarmament. 4+4=8
Or
Explain the
contemporary Indo-US relations after the end of the Cold War.
20. "National Human Rights Commission has been
discharging a role complementary to that of the Supreme Court of India."
Give any four arguments to support the statement. 4×2=8
Or
Assess the need
and importance of people participation for good governance.
SECTION - B
OPTION - I
(World Order and
the United Nations)
21. Give any two suitable arguments to support India's
demand for the permanent membership of the U.N. Security Council. 2×1=2
22. How has globalization adversely affected India? Explain
any five negative consequences. 5×1=5
23. What is meant by binding sanctions? Write any two
examples of non-military sanctions of the UN Security Council. Why and which
sanctions were imposed on South Africa in 1977? What were the final results?
2+2+2+2=8
Or
Write the full
form of UNCTAD. Why was it formed? Describe any three ways in which it served
the developing countries. 1+1+6=8
OPTION - II
(Administrative System
in India)
21 Suggest any two measures for the redressal of public
grievances. 2×1=2
22. Explain any five hindrances that hamper the process of
streamlining the relationship between the ministers and the civil servants.
5×1=5
23. Describe any eight main functions of the Cabinet
Secretariate. 8×1=8
Or
Who advocated
the concept of 'committed bureaucracy' in India and why? Describe the criticism
raised against this concept. 4+4=8
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