INDIA: DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (MPS-003)

INDIA: DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (MPS-003)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

Course Code: MPS-003
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2023-24
Marks: 100

Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.
Each question is to be answered in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1. Elaborate upon the Communist Party of India’s perspective on Independence.
2. Assess the potential for transformative change inherent in the Directive
Principles of State Policy within the Indian Constitution.
3. “The judiciary is the most significant institution for protecting the rights and interests of citizens.” Comment.
4. Examine the circumstances and factors contributing to India’s centralisation of federal powers.
5. Write a short note on each part of the following questions in about 250 words:
a) Jurisdiction of High Courts
b) Parliamentary Sovereignty

SECTION-II

6. What is a market economy? Analyse its benefits and drawbacks.
7. Analyse the economic consequences of liberalisation in India.
8. Elaborate on the regionalisation of Indian politics.
9. Discuss the key indicators to measure and assess sustainable development.
10. Write a short note on each part of the following questions in about 250 words:
a) Gender Equity
b) Planned Economy