LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Constitutional Law II Oct 2025 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. 1 Define Federalism in the Indian context.
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2. 2 What is meant by Cooperative Federalism?
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3. 3 Mention two powers of the Rajya Sabha.
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4. 4 What is an Ordinary Bill?
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5. 5 Define Judicial Activism.
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6. 6 What is the purpose of the Election Commission of India?
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7. 7 Explain the term "Financial Emergency."
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8. 8 Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
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Section II Short Notes: Attempt any two out of four (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. 1 Centre-State Legislative Relations
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2. 2 Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule)
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3. 3 Independence of Judiciary
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4. 4 Finance Commission and its functions
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Section III Situational Questions: Attempt any two out of four. Each situation has two sub-questions (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q1 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?
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2. Q2 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?
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3. Q3 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?
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4. Q4 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?
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Section IV Long Answer: Attempt any three out of five (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

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