LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Constitutional Law II Oct 2025 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Short Answer: Attempt any six out of eight (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Define Federalism in the Indian context.
2. Q2 What is meant by Cooperative Federalism?
3. Q3 Mention two powers of the Rajya Sabha.
4. Q4 What is an Ordinary Bill?
5. Q5 Define Judicial Activism.
6. Q6 What is the purpose of the Election Commission of India?
7. Q7 Explain the term "Financial Emergency."
8. Q8 Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

SECTION II - Short Notes: Attempt any two out of four (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q9 Centre-State Legislative Relations
2. Q10 Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule)
3. Q11 Independence of Judiciary
4. Q12 Finance Commission and its functions

SECTION III - Situational Questions: Attempt any two out of four. Each situation has two sub-questions (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q13 Parliament passes a law on a subject in the State List. (a) Can the law be valid? (b) What provisions of the Constitution regulate this situation?
2. Q14 A Governor refuses to give assent to a Bill passed by the State Legislature. (a) What are the Governor's options in such a case? (b) Can the President intervene?
3. Q15 During a declared National Emergency, a citizen's Fundamental Rights are curtailed. (a) Which rights can be suspended? (b) What role can the Judiciary play?
4. Q16 The Election Commission disqualifies a sitting MLA for electoral malpractices. (a) Under what authority can it do so? (b) Can the decision be challenged in court?

SECTION IV - Long Answer: Attempt any three out of five (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. Q17 Discuss the features of Indian Federalism and compare it with the U.S. model.
2. Q18 Explain the powers and functions of the Union Council of Ministers.
3. Q19 Examine the concept and evolution of Judicial Review in India.
4. Q20 Analyse the Basic Structure Doctrine with reference to landmark cases.
5. Q21 Explain the provisions relating to Interstate Trade and Commerce under the Constitution.

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