Date: March 2015
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Name the two houses of the Union Parliament.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
How many members are nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha? Which community do they represent?
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
What is the required quorum to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha?
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
Mention one provision of the Constitution which clearly establishes the supremacy of the Lok Sabha with regard to money bills.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
Who has the power to promulgate an Ordinance at the Centre? When can it be promulgate
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
Mention any one discretionary power of the President.
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
State any one qualification necessary for the election of the President of India.
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
What happens if a Vote of No-confidence is passed against a Minister in the Lok Sabha?
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
Mention one reason to state that the Lok Adalat has its own advantage.
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
Mention two administrative changes that the British Government brought about regarding the East India Company’s rule in India.
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
Mention any two contributions of Jyotiba Phule in preparing the ground for the National Movement.
Chapter: [0.03] First Phase of the Indian National Movement
Who founded the Home rule League in India? What was its objective?
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
Who is regarded as the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi? Give a reason for him being considered as the Mahatma’s guru.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Mention any two causes for the rise of Assertive Nationalism.
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
Why was the Simon Commission rejected by the Congress?
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Who founded the Forward Bloc? Mention any one of its objectives
Chapter: [0.08] Forward Bloc and The I N A
What is the meaning of 'Fascism'?
Chapter: [0.11] Rise of Dictatorships
Name the two rival blocs formed in Europe before World War I.
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
What is meant by the term 'Non-Aligned Movement'
Chapter: [0.15] Non-Aligned Movement
The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:
It's composition
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:
Qualifications for membership.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:
A term of the House and any two of its legislative powers.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The makers of our Constitution adopted the Parliamentary and the Cabinet form of Government. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
Who is the Constitutional head of the Union Government?
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
The makers of our Constitution adopted the Parliamentary and the Cabinet form of Government. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
What is meant by the collective and Individual Responsibility of the members of the Cabinet?
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
The makers of our Constitution adopted the Parliamentary and the Cabinet form of Government. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
Explain briefly the position and power of the Prime Minister in relation to the Cabinet.
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Distinguish between the Cabinet and Council of Ministers.
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following
Why is the Judiciary kept independent of the control of the Executive and the Legislature
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following:
What do we mean when we refer to the Supreme Court and the High Court as a 'Court of Record'?
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following:
Name the Writs that the High Courts are empowered to issue. What is meant by the Advisory Jurisdiction of the High Court?
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:
The immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:
Two contributions of Dadabhai Naoroji
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:
The impact of the Swadeshi and the Boycott Movement.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi's demands were rejected by the British, as a result of which he launched the Civil Disobedience Movement. In this context explain the following:
Name the famous march undertaken by Gandhiji. Where did he begin this march? State two of its features.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi's demands were rejected by the British, as a result of which he launched the Civil Disobedience Movement. In this context explain the following:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact as a consequence of this Movement.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi's demands were rejected by the British, as a result of which he launched the Civil Disobedience Movement. In this context explain the following
Significance of the Second Round Table Conference.
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
With reference to the transfer of power to India, answer the following:
Explain the Cabinet Mission’s proposals regarding the setting up of a Constitution making body
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
With reference to the transfer of power to India, answer the following:
Mention any two clauses of the India Independence Act, 1947.
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
With reference to the transfer of power to India, answer the following:
Why did the Congress accept the Mountbatten Plan?
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
The War that broke out in 1914 was different from the previous wars in many ways. In this context discuss the following points briefly:
Militant Nationalism as a cause of the War.
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
The War that broke out in 1914 was different from the previous wars in many ways. In this context discuss the following points briefly:
How did the treaty of Versailles seek to cripple Germany’s military strength?
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
The War that broke out in 1914 was different from the previous wars in many ways. In this context discuss the following points briefly:
What was the territorial rearrangement of Europe as a result of this War?
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
The United Nations Organisation was established to be an effective peacekeeping international organisation. In this context explain the following:
Its objectives and purposes.
Chapter: [0.13] United Nations
The United Nations Organisation was established to be an effective peace keeping\ international organisation. In this context explain the following:
The meaning of Human Rights as incorporated in the Human Charter.
Chapter: [0.14] Major Agencies of the United Nations
The United Nations Organisation was established to be an effective peacekeeping international organisation. In this context explain the following:
Name the agency that the UN set up to deliver relief to children and mothers after World War II. State any three of its functions.
Chapter: [0.14] Major Agencies of the United Nations
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