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48<br />

49<br />

50<br />

Examine the role <strong>and</strong> functions of the State Governors as set out in the<br />

<strong>Constitution</strong> of India.<br />

Explain the <strong>Constitution</strong>al responsibilities of the Election Commission of<br />

India.<br />

Define the duties <strong>and</strong> powers of the Comptroller <strong>and</strong> Auditor-General of<br />

India in regard to Audit <strong>and</strong> show how the <strong>Constitution</strong> provides for his<br />

independence from Executive control.<br />

1988<br />

1988<br />

1989<br />

51<br />

Discuss the value of the consultative committees attached to the different<br />

Ministries of the Government of India.<br />

1989<br />

52 Discuss the powers, privileges <strong>and</strong> immunities of the <strong>Indian</strong> Parliament. 1989<br />

53 Examine the powers <strong>and</strong> functions of the speaker of the Lok Sabha. 1989<br />

54<br />

Explain the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber in the federal<br />

set up of <strong>Indian</strong> Parliamentary System.<br />

1989<br />

55<br />

56<br />

57<br />

58<br />

59<br />

Discuss the relationship between the Executive <strong>and</strong> the legislative wings<br />

with reference to India.<br />

Describe the organization <strong>and</strong> functions of the committee system in<br />

<strong>Indian</strong> Parliament.<br />

What is meant by a 'Cut Motion' in Parliament? Mention its different<br />

kinds.<br />

Distinguish between a starred question <strong>and</strong> an unstarred one asked in the<br />

Parliament.<br />

How is breach of Parliamentary Privilege different from Contempt of the<br />

House?<br />

1989<br />

1989<br />

1989<br />

1989<br />

1989<br />

60<br />

"There are certain spheres where the Rajya Sabha alone has the<br />

authority". What are they?<br />

1989<br />

61 Explain what is a point of order? When can it be raised? 1989<br />

62 State the significance of Article 370 of our <strong>Constitution</strong>. 1990<br />

63<br />

What are the "reasonable restrictions" mentioned in the <strong>Indian</strong><br />

<strong>Constitution</strong> accompanying the fundamental rights?<br />

1990<br />

64 Define Writ of M<strong>and</strong>amus. Explain its importance. 1990<br />

65<br />

What are the major recommendations of the National Perspective Plan<br />

for Women, 1988 <strong>and</strong> what are the relevant recommendations as<br />

1990<br />

envisaged in the <strong>Constitution</strong>al Amendment Bill (6th Amendment)?<br />

66 What is contempt of Parliament? Mention its various kinds. 1990<br />

67<br />

What are the functions of the Business Advisory Committee of the Lok<br />

Sabha?<br />

1990<br />

68<br />

Explain the nature <strong>and</strong> extent of discretionary powers <strong>and</strong> special<br />

responsibilities of the Governor in the <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>Constitution</strong>.<br />

1990<br />

69<br />

Describe the procedure for the creation of Second Chamber of the State<br />

Legislature.<br />

1990

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