1. Do you think that the hegemony of nationalist parties has been eroded by the rise of regional parties and movements ? Critically analyse with particular reference to the socio economic, cultural and political ramifications of this issue. 40.Continue Reading 25 Important Questions On Political Science Optional -Paper 1 – Part B.

 

2. Discuss the importance of the Lok Sabha in the political structure of the Indian polity. 30

 

3. Discuss the powers and functions of the Prime Minister of India. 30

 

4. Discuss the role of the Governor in an Indian state. 30

 

5. How far have women been empowered in the Panchayat Raj of India through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment ? 30

 

6. Discuss the functioning of the Committee System in the Indian Parliamentary system. 30

 

7. Is the Indian system of government “quasi-federal” in nature ? 30

 

8. Write a note on the growing importance of regional parties in Indian politics. 30

 

9. Discuss the role of interest groups in Indian politics. 30

 

10. Explore the recent trends in centre-State relations in India. 40

 

11. What are the functions of the Union Council of Ministers ? What is the relationship between the Council of Ministers and the President of India ? 40

 

12. Identify two major challenges faced by Indian democracy. How, do you think, should they be tackled ? 30

 

13. Make a critical evaluation of ideals of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. 40

 

14. Discuss the main features of the Right to Information act, 2005. 30

 

15. Examine the constitutional provisions regarding the Right to Equality in India. 30

 

16. Analyse the role of High Courts in India. 30

 

17. Write a note on the significance of public interest litigations in India. 30

 

18. Explain the meaning of Secular State. How far does the Indian Constitution establish such a State. 40

 

19. Examine the role played by the President in the Parliamentary System of India. 30

 

20. Evaluate the role of Panchayati Raj institutions in India. 30

 

21. What is Money Bill ? What is the special-procedure to be adopted in respect of Money Bills ? 30

 

22. Evaluate the position of the Supreme Court of India as a federal court, a court of appeal and guardian of the Constitution. Is it correct to say that its power are wider than that of the Supreme Court of America ? 30

 

23. Write a note on the Fundamental Duties as mentioned in the Constitution of India. Do they enjoy the same constitutional status as the Fundamental Rights ? 40

 

24. What is the constitutional basis of Judicial Review in India ? Discuss its main features with special reference to the power of Indian Supreme Court in this respect. 30

 

25. What is communalism ? Account for the growth of communalism in India in post-independence era. 30