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Academic Year: 2015-2016
Date & Time: 4th March 2016, 11:00 am
Duration: 2h
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Attempt all questions From Question 1 and Question 2
Attempt any Five Question From Question 3 to Question 10
What is meant by ‘Residuary Powers’ of the Parliament?
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
What is the normal term of office of the Lok Sabha?
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
State any one subject wherein the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha enjoy co-equal powers in the legislation of laws.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
Who presides over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Vice- President of India?
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
By whom and on whose advice are the Council of Ministers appointed?
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Name the official procedure by which the President can be removed.
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
Mention any one important occasion when the President addresses a Joint session of Parliament.
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
Name the highest Civil Court in a District.
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
With reference to the powers and functions of the High Court, explain briefly the meaning and scope of the following:
Judicial Review
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
What is meant by Lok Adalats?
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
What impact did the uprising of 1857 have on the Mughal rule?
Chapter: [0.01] The First War of Independence, 1857
Name the two Presidents under whom the first two sessions of the Indian National Congress were held.
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
State two reasons were given by Lord Curzon to justify the Partition of Bengal.
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
Name the famous Pact that demonstrated the unity between the Congress and the Muslim League. When was it signed?
Chapter: [0.05] The Muslim League
Why was the Congress session held at Lahore significant to the National Movement?
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Mention any two contributions of the INA to the National Movement.
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
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Why was the Mountbatten Plan finally accepted by the Congress?
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
What made Japan surrender to the Allies in August 1945?
Chapter: [0.12] The Second World War
State the full form of the foreign agencies of the United Nations: UNICEF
Chapter: [0.14] Major Agencies of the United Nations
Give the full form of UNESCO.
Chapter: [0.14] Major Agencies of the United Nations
Give any two examples of Human Rights violations.
Chapter: [0.13] United Nations
With reference to the Union Legislature, answer the following questions:
How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected?
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
State any two Disciplinary Functions of the Speaker.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
Explain any two conditions under which a member of Parliament can be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
With reference to the Union Legislature, answer the following questions:
Give reasons to justify why the Lok Sabha is considered to be more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The President of India is the Constitutional Head of the Indian Republic. In this context, answer the following question:
How is the President elected?
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
The President of India is the Constitutional Head of the Indian Republic. In this context,
answer the following questions:
Mention three types of Emergencies that the President is empowered to proclaim.
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
The President and the Vice-president are part of the Union Executive in this context, answer the following questions:
Explain briefly any two Executive powers of the President.
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
The Supreme Court has extensive jurisdiction. In the light of this statement, answer the following questions:
What are the qualifications of the Judges of the Supreme Court?
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
Explain the composition of Supreme Court.
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
How are the judges of the Supreme Court appointed?
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
Explain the cases in which the Supreme Court enjoys Original Jurisdiction.
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any three political causes
Chapter: [0.01] The First War of Independence, 1857
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Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any three military causes
Chapter: [0.01] The First War of Independence, 1857
Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:
Any four economic causes
Chapter: [0.01] The First War of Independence, 1857
Through various national movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following:
Any three causes for Gandhiji to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Through various national movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following:
The name was given to the uprising of 1942. Two reasons for launching this mass uprising.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Through various national movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following:
The impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement in India’s freedom struggle.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
The partition of Bengal and the formation of the Muslim League were two important events that had an impact on the national struggle for independence. In this context, explain the following:
Impact of the Swadeshi and Boycott movements as part of the Anti-Partition Movement.
Chapter: [0.05] The Muslim League
The partition of Bengal and the formation of the Muslim League were two important events that had an impact on the national struggle for independence. In this context, explain the following:
Any three factors relating to the formation of the Muslim League.
Chapter: [0.05] The Muslim League
State any two objectives of the Muslim League.
Chapter: [0.05] The Muslim League
Identify the leader in the picture. Give two examples to state that the leader followed an expansionist policy.
Chapter: [0.11] Rise of Dictatorships
State three factors that led to the rise of Fascism.
Chapter: [0.11] Rise of Dictatorships
Give any two similarities between the ideologies of Nazism and Fascism.
Chapter: [0.11] Rise of Dictatorships
With reference to the United Nations and its related agencies, answer the following questions:
Explain any three functions of the WHO.
Chapter: [0.14] Major Agencies of the United Nations
With reference to the United Nations and its related agencies, answer the following questions:
State the composition of the International Court of Justice.
Chapter: [0.13] United Nations
State any four functions of the General Assembly.
Chapter: [0.13] United Nations
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