COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (MAIN)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Paper-II
Time 3 hours Full Marks 200
Note: The figures in the right-hand margin indicate full marks for the questions.

Attempt five questions in all.


Question No.1 is compulsory.


1. Answer any ten questions 4xlO=40

What are the basic objectives' of the'Indian Constitution?


What are fundamental duties of citizens?


What is parliament?


What is judicial review?


What is political defection?


What is local self-government?


What are the main features of traditional village council in Arunachal Pradesh?


What is modern local self-government in Arunachal Pradesh?


What is foreign policy?


What are the principal organs of the United Nations?


Why was Non-Aligned Movement formed?


What is arms race?


2. Answer any eight questions 5x8=40

Discuss the ideological basis of the Indian Constitution.


What is the latest development with regard to Lhe Planning Commission of India?


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What is -Lok Adalat?


Explain the functions of the Election Commission of India.


Explain the powers and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor­General of India.


- What are the main features of autonomy?


What are the changing patterns of traditional system of governance vis-a-vis modernity?


Highlight the main features of the Constitution of the United Kingdom. ."".


What is nationaliriterest?


Explain system theory in international politics.


3. Write on any five of the following 8x5=40

Powers and functions of High Court


National integration


paying Ering Committee Report


Basic principles of Indian foreign policy


Meaning and significance of balance of power


Bolshevik Revolution


Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)


4. Answer any four questions lOx4=40

Critically examine the main provisions of the Directive Principles of State Policy.


Explain the areas of Centre-State relations.


Examine the functioning of urban local self-government in Arunachal Pradesh.


Explain the powers and functions of the Union Public Service Commission.


Explain the functioning of collective security system in international politics.


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5. Answer any two questions: 20x2=40

Critically examine the role and functions of pressure groups in Indian politics.


Highlight the impact of nuclear weapons on international relations.


Critically explain the powers and functions of the Supreme Court of India.


6. Answer any four questions 10x4=40

Discuss the powers and functions of the President of India.


Examine the emerging trends in India-China relations.


Explain the methods of amendments to the Constitution of India.


What is communalism? Discuss various factors responsible for communal disharmony in India.


Trace the growth of regionalism in Indian politics.


7. Answer any two questions 20x2=40

Critically explain the Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.


What is national power? Explain various elements of national power with special reference to technology.


Discuss the impact ofThird World countries in international politics.


8.
What is secularism? Do you think there are challenges to secularism in Indian politics? Explain. 40

9.
Explain the functioning of local self-government in rural areas of Arunachal Pradesh. 40

10.
Critically explain the powers, functions and role of the Prime Minister of India. 40



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