2016 TEST PAPER

1. Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?

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2. To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note "temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.

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3. "The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss.

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4. Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction.

[200 words] 12½

5. Discuss each adjective attached to the word "Republic” in the "Preamble’. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?

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6. What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?

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7. Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.

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8. What is quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.

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9. Evaluate the economic the strategic dimensions of India’s Look East policy in the context of the post Cold War international scenario.

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