Kerala University 2009 M.A Sociology Indian Government and Politics - Question Paper
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4658
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Second Semester M.A. (Public Administration) Degree Examination, August 2009
221 : INDIAN GOVT. AND POLITICS
Max. Marks: 75
Time: 3 Hours
PART - A
Answer any six questions :
(6x5=30 Marks)
1. Examine the impact of British colonial administration upon the Indian state and society.
2. Discuss the significance of the cardinal objectives listed in the preamble of the constitution of India.
3. The constitution of India is a mixture of Rigidity and Flexibility. Examine.
4. Analyse the history of preventive detention legislations in India.
5. Review the working of Parliamentary Democracy in India Since 1977.
6. Evaluate the role of the Governor in state politics in India.
7. Briefly explain the position of the Prime Minister of India.
8. Bring out the financial powers of the President of India.
9. Discuss the reasons for the adoption of a federal system with a strong centre.
10. Examine the scope and limitations of Judicial Activism.
PART - B
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Answer any three questions : (15x3=45 Marks)
11. The makers of the constitution of India have ransacked all the known constitutions of the world and most of its provisions are substantially borrowed from other countries. Examine.
12. The Realisation of Directive Principles of state policy depends upon the sweet will of the legislature. Comment.
13. Evaluate the significance of secularism as a basic feature of the Indian constitution.
14. Identify the important tension areas of the Indian Federal system.
15. Critically examine the working of the system of Judicial Review in India.
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