CCSU BA LLB - Political Science IV - 2019 - Old question paper

BA LLB 4th Semester Examination, May 2019
Political Science - IV
(Indian Government and Politics)
(BL-4003)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Who said, "The Indian constitution wonderfully cuts the via media between the American System of Judicial Supremacy and the English Principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty."
2. In the absence of the President and the Vice-President who holds the post of President?
3. How many languages are recognised in the Indian Constitution?
4. Who gives approval to the political parties?
5. Who presides over the Joint Session of Indian Parliament?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Describe some important features of Indian Constitution.
7. Difference between Cabinet and the Council of Ministers.
8. Judicial Review

Section C
Note: Attempt any three question. Each question carries 20 marks

9. "Indian Constitution is federal but its soul is unitary". Critically examine.
10. Discuss the role of communalism in Indian Politics.
11. Discuss the role of Supreme Court of India as guardian of fundamental rights.
12. Describe the constitutional relationship between the President and the Prime Minister of India in theory and practice.
13. Describe the different methods of attaining citizenship in India. How can it be terminated?