Short Answer TypeThe makers of our Constitution adopted the Parliamentary and the Cabinet form of Government. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
b. Explain briefly the position and powers of the Prime Minister in relation to the cabinet?
The makers of our Constitution adopted the Parliamentary and the Cabinet form of Government. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
c. Distinguish between the cabinet and the Council of Ministers.
With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following:
a. Why is the Judiciary Kept independent of the control of the executive and the Legislature?
The basic need for the independence of the judiciary rests upon the following points:
(i) To check the functioning of the organs: Judiciary acts as a watchdog by ensuring that all the organs of the state function within their respective areas and according to the provisions of the constitution. Judiciary acts as a guardian of the constitution and also aids in securing the doctrine of separation of powers.
(ii) Interpreting the provisions of the constitution: If the judiciary is not independent, the other organs may pressurize the judiciary to interpret the provision of the constitution according to them. Judiciary is given the job to interpret the constitution according to the constitutional philosophy and the constitutional norms.
(iii) Disputes referred to the judiciary: It is expected of the Judiciary to deliver judicial justice and not partial or committed justice. By committed justice we mean to say that when a judge emphasizes on a particular aspect while giving justice and not considering all the aspects involved in a particular situation. Similarly judiciary must act in an unbiased manner.
With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following:
b. What do we mean when we refer to the Supreme Court and the High Court as a ‘Court of Record’?
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?
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. Its composition.
The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:
Qualification for membership.
The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:
Terms of the House and any two of its legislative powers.
Mention two administrative changes that the British Government brought about regarding the East India company's rule in India.
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