Punjab University 2009 B.A Political Science : A, : Part - II - Question Paper

POLITICAL SCIENCE - Paper : A
(Indian Government and Politics)

B.A. 2nd Year

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 90

Note: Attempt 5 ques. in all. every ques. carries 18 marks.The
first ques. is compulsory.

1. Give short answers to any nine ques. in about 25 to 30 words every.
Each ques. carry carries two marks.

(1) What was the greatest weakness of the Act of 1909 according to
your view point ?

(2) What was Provincial Autonomy under the Act of 1935 ?

(3) Write down 4 recommendations of Mountbatten plan.

(4) When and who introduced Objective Resolution in the constituent
Assembly ?

(5) What is the source of power in India according to Preamble ?

(6) How the division of subjects ranging from centre and states has been
made in India ?

(7) Write any 6 sources of revenue of Union Govt.

(8) What is the significance of Art-21A ?

(9) What is the significance of December 10?

(10) Write down the tenure of members of National Human Rights Commission.

(11) What are the sanctions behind Directive Principles of state policy ?

(12) Under what circumstances the National Emergency is declared ?

(13) Write down the tenure of Rajya Sabha.

(14) What is Vote on Account ?

(15) Write down 2 conventions related to the appointment of Governor.


UNIT-I

2. Critically examine the Govt. of India Act 1919.[Marks 18]
OR
'Indian Federation is quasi-federal.'Comment in detail.[Marks 18]


UNIT-II

3. Write in detail the Fundamental Rights provided in the Indian
Constitution.[Marks 18]
OR
Describe the composition, functions and position of National Human
Rights Commission.[Marks 18]


UNIT-III

4. Critically examine the method of election of the Indian President.[Marks 18]
OR
'How a bill becomes an Act'? explain.[Marks 18]

UNIT-IV

5. Discuss the power and position of State Chief Minister in India.[Marks 18]
OR
Discuss the composition, powers and functions of your State Legislative
Assembly.[Marks 18]

Earning:   Approval pending.