B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Constitutional Law II 2022 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 (a) Explain the scheme of distribution of legislative powers between union and states.
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2. Q1 (b) Write a note on Federalism.
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1. Q2 (a) 'Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free' - Discuss.
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2. Q2 (b) Write a note on special provision relating to Article 371 - J.
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1. Q3 (a) Explain the powers of the President.
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2. Q3 (b) Position of Prime Minister.
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1. Q4 (a) Write about composition of Parliament in India.
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2. Q4 (b) Bicameralism.
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1. Q5 (a) What is ordinary Bill ? How is it passed in Parliament ? Explain.
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2. Q5 (b) 'A' was acquitted by sessions judge on charges of attempting to corrupt a responsible public servant under IPC. The High Court on appeal convicted 'A' of the offence. Does an appeal by 'A' lie to the Supreme Court as a matter of right ?
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1. Q6 (a) Explain appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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2. Q6 (b) President of India appointed a judge for the Supreme Court without consultation of chief justice of India. Does it amount to violation of the Constitutional provisions ? Decide.
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1. Q7 (a) Explain the Constitutional safeguards provided for a person in the service of the union or the states.
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2. Q7 (b) A Military truck, while carrying a football team of Jawans, caused an accident 'A', a pedestrian died in the accident. His wife sued the central Government for compensation. Decide.
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1. Q8 (a) Explain powers and functions of Election Commission.
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2. Q8 (b) 'Contractual Liability' under Indian Constitution.
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1. Q9 (a) What is an amendment ? State the types and procedure for amending the Constitution of India.
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2. Q9 (b) The Governor of a state dismisses the government of Mr. 'X', without giving him an opportunity to prove his majority on the floor of the house. Is the Governor's action valid ? Decide.
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1. Q10 (a) Discuss the state emergency under the Constitution of India.
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2. Q10 (b) Write a note on Basic structure theory.
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