B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
– HISTORY
SIXTH SEMESTER
– APRIL 2006
HT 6604 - INDIAN POLITY AND THE CONSTITUTION
(Also equivalent to HIS 604)
Date & Time : 21-04-2006 /FORENOON Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
PART A (10
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2 = 20 marks)
Answer any TEN of the following in not exceeding TEN lines each .
01. Indian Democracy
02. Unitary
03. Adult Franchise
04. First General Election
05. 12 th
General Election
06. Social Justice
07. 42 nd
Amendment
08. Welfare State
09. Vice President
10. Cabinet
11. Residuary Powers
12. 93 rd
Amendment
PART B (4
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10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following in not exceeding ONE page each.
13. Describe the importance of the Election Campaigns
14. Give an account on the ‘voters and the Parties.’
15. Explain the functioning of the Indian Democracy.
16. Highlight the ‘right to freedom under the fundamental rights of the Indian
Constitution.
17. Explain the powers and functions of the High Court.
18. Write a note on the ‘Emergency Provisions’.
PART C (2
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20 = 40 marks)
Answer any TWO of the following in not exceeding FOUR pages each.
19. Discuss the role of the Pressure Groups in the Indian Politics.
20. Enumerate the salient features of the Indian Constitution.
21. Critically examine the powers and functions of the President of India.
22. Assess the relationship between the Centre and the States in the Indian
Administration.
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