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UNIT A: Indian Constitution -

.
✓ Historical underpinnings,
. ✓ Evolution,
. ✓ Features,
✓ Amendments,
✓ Significant provisions and
✓ Basic structure

1. Explain the term Welfare state. Discuss to what extent 2021 10 DPSP
India fulfils the criteria of being a welfare state.
2. There is a need to abolish the sedition law on the 2021 20 Fundamental
ground that it is used to curb freedom of expression and Rights
speech. Discuss.
3. What do you understand by Uniform Civil Code? 2021 20 DPSP
Examine its relevance for a secular country like India and
the challenges in its implementation.
4. Discuss the provisions related to the Reservation of seats 2019 10 Fundamental
provided in the Constitution of India. Rights
5. The right to constitutional remedies is often described as 2018 10 Fundamental
the most fundamental of all the fundamental rights. Rights
Explain
6. Examine the relevance of the Fundamental duties of an 2018 10 Fundamental
Indian citizen as contained in Part IVA of Indian Duties
Constitution.
7. Discuss the basic structure of Indian Constitution 2018 10 Basic Structure
8. ‘Indian Secularism is a type by itself’- Show, how? 2017 10 Preamble
9. Trace out the weaknesses of the Directive Principles of 2017 10 DPSP
State Policy
10.Examine the constitutional significance of the Right to 2017 10 Fundamental
Information in India. Rights
11.Comment on 91st Amendment Act of 2002 2017 10 Amendment
12.Use of third-degree method by the police is a gross 2017 10 Fundamental
violation of human rights. Briefly discuss Rights
13.The secular spirit of the Constitution of India has not 2017 10 Preamble
been able to maintain communal harmony in its true
spirit.
14.Explain the ideals contained in the Preamble of Indian 2016 10 Preamble
Constitution
15.Bring out the differences between Fundamental Rights 2016 10 Fundamental
and Directive Principles of State Policy. Rights + DPSP
16.Describe various changes made in the Constitution by 2016 10 Amendment
42nd and 44th Amendment Act

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17.What constitutes the Doctrine of Basic Structure with 2016 10 Basic Structure
reference to the Constitution of India?
18.Critically examine the extent to which Directive 2016 10 DPSP
Principles of State Policy have been implemented, so far
19.What do you mean by Preamble? Why is the Preamble 2015 10 Preamble
prefaced to our Constitution is so significant? Is the
Preamble a part of our Constitution? Show, how?
20.“Article 32 is the soul of our Constitution’- (Ambedkar)- 2015 10 Fundamental
Examine the truth in this statement Rights
21.Comment on the 86th amendment act, 2002 2015 5 Fundamental
Rights
22.Briefly explain the significance of the phrase “Procedure 2015 5 Fundamental
established by law” as stated in Article 21 of our Rights
Constitution

UNIT B:
✓ Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States,
✓ Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure,
I.
23. 2022 8+12 Centre State
I. a) Examine the background of Sarkaria Commission. relations
b) Examine the major recommendations of Sarkaria
Commission.
24. 2022 8+12 Centre State
a) Explain Article 35A of Indian Constitution. relations
b) “Revocation of Special Status and Domicile law in Jammu
and Kashmir is a positive step towards National
integrity.” Discuss.
25. 2022 5+10 Federal
a) Explain federal form of government. System
b) Examine the issues in Indian federalism.
26.Why was the Parliamentary system of Government in 2019 10 Parliamentary
India preferred and adopted? Discuss the above keeping system
in mind the advantages and disadvantages of the
system.
27.Find out the unitarian features of Indian Federation. 2018 10 Federal
System
28.Examine the provisions under Art-356 of Indian 2018 10 Emergency
Constitution

UNIT C: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the

Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government;
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29. 2022 6+9 Governor

a) Examine the role of the Governor with reference to
passage of Bills
b) What are the challenges associated with Governor’s
office? Examine
30.The efficacy of the collegium system has been challenged 2021 20 Judiciary
time to time in terms of its independence and
transparency of judicial appointments. Examine.
31.Explain the judicial endeavour in India for the protection 2020 20 Judiciary
of human rights.
32.Examine the functions of the Governor of Odisha 2019 5 Governor
33.Discuss the functions of the Western Odisha Development 2019 5 State
Council Executive
34.How have the judiciary helped in the consolidation of 2019 10 Judiciary
democracy in India?
35.Examine the role of Chief Minister of Odisha 2018 5 Chief
Minister
36.Examine the nature of judicial review system in India 2018 10 Judicial
Review
37.Discuss, in brief, the appellate jurisdiction of State High 2018 10 High Court
Court
38.Is it correct to say that ‘Governor of a State is like a bird in 2018 10 Governor
the golden cage’?
39.‘In India judicial activism is on rise’- Examine 2017 10 Judicial
Activism
40.What is Lok Adalat? What purposes does it serve? 2017 5 Alternative
dispute
redressal
mechanisms
41.‘The President of India has a right to warn, encourage and 2017 10 President
be consulted’- Explain
42.State briefly the procedure of election of the President of 2017 10 President
India. Can it be truly called a Proportional Representation
System? Give reasons.
43.Examine the constitutional role of the Governor when a 2017 10 Governor
sitting Chief Minister proceeds for treatment of his/her
prolonged illness. Cite relevant constitutional provisions
44.Evaluate the position of President of India 2017 10 President
45.Critically analyse the changing role of the Governor of a 2016 10 Governor
state
46.Describe the powers and functions of the Chief Minister 2016 10 Chief
Minister

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47.What is judicial activism? Evaluate the role in the context 2016 10 Judicial
of the functioning of Indian polity Activism
48.Explain the procedure and grounds of impeachment of the 2015 10 President
President of India. Are the grounds justifiable in the Court
of Law?
49.State briefly what happens to the Bill when it reaches the 2015 10 President
President of India after being passed in the Parliament for
his assent? Does our President enjoy the pocket veto
power? If so, how?
50.The President of India is the fountain of “Mercy and 2015 10 President
Justice”- Comment
51.Explain the nature and scope of the Governor’s 2015 10 Governor
discretionary power. Can its misuse or abuse be
prevented? Show, how?
52.What is Public Interest Litigation? What purpose does it 2015 5 Judiciary
serve?
53.Explain the relation of our President with the Union 2015 5 President +
Council of Ministers in the context of “Doctrine of Council of
Pleasure” as stated in Article 75 (1) of our Constitution. Ministers
54.“The relationship between the Governor of a state with 2015 5 State
the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers is more of Executive
trust and confidence than aid and advice”- Comment.
55.Write a brief note on Caretaker Government 2015 5 Executive

. UNIT D: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct

. of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these

56.Write a short essay on the changing socio- economic 2019 10 Parliament

background of the Indian Parliament
57.Discuss the role of the Speaker of the Odisha Vidhan 2019 5 State
Sabha Legislature
58.Discuss the composition of Odisha Vidhan Sabha 2018 5 State
Legislature
59.What is cut motion? What purposes does it serve? What 2017 10 Functioning of
are the different types of Cut motions? Parliament
60.Discuss the role and powers of the Speaker of the Odisha 2016 10 Presiding
Legislative Assembly Officer of the
State
Legislature
61.Write a brief note on the Speaker Pro Tem 2015 5 Presiding
Officer of the
Parliament

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UNIT E: Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal

mechanisms and institutions.

62.Judicial legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of 2020 20 Delegated

separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Legislation
Constitution. How do you justify large number of public
interest petition of praying for issuing guidelines to the
executives? Is it healthy for a democracy?
63.Ordinance making powers are misused at times. Evaluate 2020 20 Delegated
the constitutional and judicial safeguards in preventing the Legislation
same.
64.In India there is a balance between Parliamentary 2015 10 Separation
supremacy and judicial review- Explain of powers

. UNIT F:
✓ Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges
therein.
✓ Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs) in Odisha.

65. 2022 3+6+6 Panchayat+

(a) (i) Explain democratic decentralisation. Municipalities
(ii) Examine the impact of 73rd Constitutional
Amendment on decentralisation of power and
functioning of Panchayats.
(b) Examine the impact of 74th Constitutional Amendment
on decentralisation of power and functioning of
Municipalities.
66.PRIs are level players in development of a country. In 2020 10 Panchayati
the light of the above sentence examine the structure Raj in Odisha
and function of Panchayat Samiti in Odisha.
67.What are the weaknesses of the Panchayati Raj system 2019 5 Panchayati
in Odisha? Raj in Odisha
68.Highlight the changes introduced by the 73rd 2019 10 Panchayat
Amendment Act in the Panchayati Raj system
69.Write a brief note on the functions of the Chairman of 2018 5 Panchayati
a Panchayat Samiti in Odisha Raj in Odisha
70.Examine the sources of revenue for a Gram Panchayat 2018 5 Panchayati
in Odisha Raj in Odisha
71.How does the government exercise control over Gram 2018 5 Panchayati
Panchayat in Odisha? Raj in Odisha

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72.Explain the composition of a Zilla Parishad in Odisha 2018 5 Panchayati

Raj in Odisha
73.Briefly explain the constitutional significance of 73rd 2017 5 Panchayat
Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
74.Examine the role of Panchayati Raj Institution in Odisha 2016 10 Panchayati
Raj in Odisha

UNIT G:
. ✓ Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and
responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
✓ Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
✓ Odisha Right to Public Services Act and Odisha Lokayukta Act.

75.Describe the composition and functions of the Election 2019 10 Constitutional

Commission of India Bodies
76.Write about corruption and Lokpal 2019 10 Statutory
Bodies
77.Examine the functions of State Information Commission 2018 5 Statutory
in Odisha. Bodies
78.State briefly the role of the Attorney General of India 2017 5 Constitutional
Bodies
79.Briefly discuss the constitution and function of the State 2017 5 Statutory
Human rights commission in Odisha Bodies
80.Briefly state the organisation and functions of the Union 2015 10 Constitutional
Public Service Commission Bodies
81.State briefly the role of the Comptroller and Auditor 2015 5 Constitutional
General of India. Show, why this office is important in Bodies
the recent years?
.
UNIT H: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

82. 2022 8+7 Political

a) “Power worship blurs political judgement.” Comment on Parties
this statement in the light of Indian electoral politics.
b) “Democracy governed by a dominant party appears very
different from a democracy with no dominant party.”
Comment in Indian experience.
83. 2022 6+9 Political
a)What is Freebie? Draw the difference between Freebies Parties
and Welfare.
b) “Freebies culture by political parties is a double-edged
sword.” Examine this statement.

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84.Describe the different types of regional parties in Odisha. 2019 5 Regional

Parties in
Odisha
85.Critically analyse various challenges confronting the 2019 10 Political
Indian political parties in the present times. Parties
86.Explain any three weaknesses in the Indian electoral 2019 10 Election
system and any two reforms that have been suggested in
the Indian electoral system.
87.What to you are the reasons behind the movement for 2019 5 Regional
separate state in western Odisha? Parties in
Odisha
88.‘In India there are political parties, but there is no party 2017 10 Political
system’- Comment Parties
89.Give reasons for and against the introduction of 2017 5 Election
Compulsory voting in India as a step for improving voter’s
turn out.
90.Explain briefly the politics of opportunistic alliances in 2017 5 Political
India with examples Parties
91.Suggest steps for reducing the votes-seats gap in Indian 2017 5 Election
Electoral process

UNIT I: Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in

the Polity.

92.Critically examine the roles of pressure groups in political 2020 10 Pressure

process of Odisha. Group

UNIT J: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other

countries.

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