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BA (II Semester) Examination
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Paper : BPOL–202 (New Course)
( Indian Political System )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
Section—A
1. Answer any five of the following questions : 2×5=10
(a) Define Constitution.
(b) What do you mean by fundamental right?
(c) Who is the real executive head in India?
(d) Name the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
(e) Write down the name of the highest court in India.
(f) Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
(g) What is Preamble?
Section—B
2. Answer any four of the following questions : 5×4=20
(a) Discuss the role of Constituent Assembly.
(b) Write a brief note on Directive Principles of State Policy.
(c) Describe the composition and powers of the Rajya Sabha.
(d) Discuss the powers of the Governor of a State.
(e) Examine the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
(f) Discuss the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
(g) Discuss the executive powers of the Chief Minister of a State.
Section—C
3. Answer any five of the following questions : 10×5=50
(a) Discuss the Government of India Act, 1935.
(b) What do you mean by fundamental rights? Discuss right to equality as provided under the Constitution of India.
(c) Discuss the philosophy of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
(d) Discuss the powers and functions of the President of India.
(e) Explain the powers of the Supreme Court of India.
(f) Discuss the powers and functions of the Prime Minister of India.
(g) What is fundamental duty. Discuss its importance.
(h) Discuss the powers and functions of the Lok Sabha in India.
