Introduction to the Indian Constitution — DU B.A. (Hons.) Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. Analysis the composition and functions of the Constituent Assembly in the • making of the Constitution. 2. "The Preamble is the basic foundation of the Constitution." Explaining this statement, discuss the salient features of the Indian Constitution. 3. How the Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) works to strengthen the Indian democracy? Discuss. 4. Define federalism. How Cooperative Federalism in India attempts to establish 'real federalism' between the Centre and the States? 5. How the decentralization of power has worked to strengthen local self-governance? Critically analyse. 6. Explain the role and functions of the President in the Indian political System. 7. "The constitutional independence of the judiciary is a symbol of a distinct feature of democracy." Critically evaluate this statement. 8. Whether the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) expand the role and responsibilities of the State? Comment. 9. Critically examine the relationship between the Executive and the Legislature in Parliamentary form of government. 10. Write short notes on Any Two of the following: a. Fundamental Duties b. Right to Propertv c. National Emergency d. Judicial Activism