Political Process in India — DU B.A. (Hons.) Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. What do you understand by the 'Congress system'? Explain its distinctive features. 2. 'Indian politics was synonymous with coalition politics between 1989 and 2014°. Do you agree with this statement. Give reasons. 3. Critically examine the functioning of Election Commission of India towards electoral governance. 4. How has the 'sccond democratic upsurge' impacted India's political and social landscape? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples. 5. Write an essay on the historical evolution of secularism in India. To what extent have secularism been successful in preventing communalism? 6. The litmus test for any agenda for reforming the system of political representation is its ability to deepen the ongoing process of democratization for the social groups and communities that have historically been denied access to political power'. Explain this statement with reference to political representation in India. 7. What are the major characteristics of Forest Rights Act, 2006 and how far it has contributed towards the development of tribal areas? Identify the challenges in its implementation. 8. Critically evaluate the coercive dimension of the Indian state. 9. Discuss the intersectionality of caste, class, and gender in Indian politics. 10. Write short notes on Any Two of the following : (a) Welfare State in India (b) Electoral reforms in India (c) Affirmative action policies in India (d) Fifth and Sixth Schedules