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Constitutional Law of India-II 2022 Question Paper
Chaudhary Charan Singh University · LLB · Constitutional Law of India-II · 13 questions
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A5 Q
Section A
Very Short Answer Questions
- 1What is the procedure of the election of the President?
- 2What do you understand by the doctrine of colourable legislation?
- 3When may an emergency under Art. 360 be declared?
- 4What is the constitutional position of the Speaker of the House of the People?
- 5Appropriation.
B3 Q
Section B
Short Answer Questions
- 6Discuss the term and appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court. Briefly state the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
- 7"At a time membership of both houses is restricted." Regarding this statement, what are the provisions in the Constitution? Explain.
- 8Discuss the scope of the ordinance making power of the President. When can he issue an ordinance with respect to a matter in the State List?
C5 Q
Section C
Detailed Answer Questions
- 9What do you understand by President's Rule under Art. 356? Why is it called the most abused provision of the Constitution? Has it caused a dent on our federal structure? Cite examples to support your answer.
- 10Explain the threefold constitutional, civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. When is a person entitled to appeal to the Supreme Court as a matter of right?
- 11A constitution which may be prima facie rigid may in practice prove to be very flexible, as happened in India. Explain the procedure of amendment of the Indian Constitution under Art. 368.
- 12Discuss the interrelation of the two Houses of Parliament in the legislative process. When does a joint sitting of both Houses take place? Give an example of such a joint sitting. Is the role of the upper House lower than the lower House in the legislative process?
- 13Discuss the scheme of distribution of legislative powers with regard to subject matter of legislation in our Constitution. When can the Centre legislate on a subject matter of the State List? How does the Centre control State legislation? Cite relevant constitutional provisions.