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Ignou Sure Success Questions Paper for Term End Examination, December-2012

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination- December, 2012
POLITICAL SCIENCE
EPS-12: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
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 Note: (i) Section - I -Any two questions to he answered.
(ii)Section - II -Any four questions to be answered.
(iii)Section - III -Any two parts to be answered.
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SECTION-I
Answer any two of the following questions in about 500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks. 2x20=40
Q. Discuss the main characteristics of federalism in India. 20
Q. Examine the impact of liberalization on Indian bureaucracy.20
Q. Why were the special provisions introduced for north-east India? Discuss. 20
Q. Discuss the impact of crime on politics in India.
Q. Write an essay on the nature of extremist nationalism in the colonial india. 20
Q. Describe the relationship between president and prime minister in the Indian political system.20
Q. Write a note on communist parties in India. 20
Q. How do communalism and casteism effect unity of women’s movement. 20
Q. Analyze the impact of colonialism on the Indian peasantry.
Q. Critically examine the essential features of the constitution of India.
Q. Discuss the features of the parliamentary system of government.
Q. Compare the main features of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
SECTION-II
Answer any four of the following questions in about 250 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.  4x12=48
Q. Enumerate the reasons for the rise of modern Indian intelligentsia.12
Q. Explain the significance of the Inter-state Council.12
Q. What are the special powers of the Rajya Sabha? Explain.12
Q. Comment on the role of caste in Indian politics.12
Q. Discuss the impact of environment movements in India.12
Q. What do you mean by social base of a party? Explain with some examples.12
Q. Discuss the impact of reservation on social change in India.12
Q. Explain the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of state policy.12
Q. Describe the response of the peasantry to the colonial rule in India. 12
Q. How is citizenship acquired in India? 12
Q. Describe the special powers of the Rajya shaba. 12
Q. Describe the basic features of the 73 constitutional amendment acts. 12
Q. Discuss the special provisions for the state of Jammu and Kashmir under article 370.
Q. Write a note on the Dravida Munnerta Kazhagam(DMK). 12
Q. Discuss the impact of elections on indias weaker sections. 12
Q. Write a note on Chipko Movement. 12
Q. Discuss the factors which led to the growth of modern industry in India.
Q. Analyze the composition of the Constituent Assembly.
Q. What were the essential features of the Government of India Act of 1935? Explain.
Q. Discuss the states reorganization of 1956.
Q. Why do we call certain parties as regional parties? Explain.
Q. Evaluate the role of women in the social movements in India.
Q. Comment on the cultural impact of globalization in India.
Q. What are the main challenges to secularism? Explain.
SECTION –III
13. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 100 words each. Each part carries 6 marks.  2x6=12
(Q)Caste and voting behaviour (Q)The V schedule of the constitution (Q)Regionalism (Q)Money Bill(Q) Question hours
(Q) Inter-state council(Q) Election commission.(Q) Gender equality (Q) The Finance Commission(Q) The Right to Freedom.(Q) Election Commission.(Q) Communalism.(contact for  Sure Success Question Papers for every Term End Examination. Interested Candidates may contact at ignousolutions99@gmail.com)