Indian Government and Politics by J.S. Badyal is an essential Political Science textbook for BA 2nd Year, 3rd Semester students at Panjab University, Chandigarh. Published by Raj Publisher, this comprehensive guide delves into the foundational aspects of the Indian Constitution, including federalism, fundamental rights, and the roles of key institutions such as the President, Parliament, and Supreme Court. Tailored for Punjabi-medium students, the book includes short answer questions and past university papers to aid exam preparation. Ideal for those studying political science, this textbook offers a thorough understanding of India's political system.
1.Basic feature of indian constitution
2.Preamble of the constitution
3.Indian federalism
4.Centre-state relations
5.Fundamental rights
6.Fundamental duties
7.Directive principle of state policy
8.President
9.Parliament
10.Cabinet-prime minister
11.Supreme court
12.Governor
13.State legislature
14.Council of minister at state level and chief minister
15.High court
Short answer type questions
University question paper of November 2023
Political science
Semester-3
Max. Marks: 100
Theory: 90
Internal Assessment: 10 Marks
Time: 3 Hours
Unit-1
1.Basic Features of Indian Constitution.
2.Preamble and its Perceptions.
3.Indian Federalism- Meaning & its features.
4.Centre State Relations(Legislative,Administrative & Financial)
Unit-2
1.Fundamental Rights(Art 14-Art 32)- Meaning,Explanation,Criticism & Importance.
2.Fundamental Duties- Meaning,Explanation,Evaluation(Criticism & Importance).
3.Directive Principles of state policy(Art 36-Art 51)-Liberal,Socialist,International,Gandhian Meaning,Explanation,Sanctions,Criticism & importance.
Unit-3
1.President:Election,powers,position and changing role.
2.Parliament:Composition,powers and role.
3.Cabinet-
a)Parliamentary features
b)Prime Minister: Election,powers,position and changing role.
Unit-4
1.Governor: Appointment,powers and role.
2.State Legislature: Composition, powers and role of Legislative Assembly/Vidhan Sabha.
3.Council of Ministers and Chief Minister: Election,powers,Position and role.
4.High Court: Composition.powers and its role.