IGNOU BAFEDU BPSM 162 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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BPSM 162 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

BPSM-162 INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

(TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENTS)

Course code: BPSM-162

Assignment Code: BPSM-162/ASST/TMA/2025

Marks: 100

Answer all questions in the three Assignments and submit them together.

Assignment - I

Answer the following in about 500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks.

1. Critically examine the Liberal, Marxist and Gandhian approaches to the study of Indian politics. How do these approaches differ in their understanding of political processes, state, society and change?

2. Discuss the essential features of the Indian Constitution. Explain how sovereignty, democracy, federalism, fundamental rights and emergency provisions together shape the functioning of the Indian political system. 

Assignment - II

Answer the following questions in about 250 words each. Each question carries 10 marks.

3. Explain the relationship between caste and politics in India. How has the nature of caste changed in the post-Independence period?

4. Discuss the structure and functions of the Indian Parliament. Explain the role of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President in the legislative process.

5. Explain the meaning of secularism in the Indian context. Discuss the major debates associated with secularism and its relationship with democracy and equality.

Assignment - III

Answer the following questions in about 100 words each. Each question carries 6 marks.

6. What are Fundamental Rights? Explain their significance in the Indian Constitution.

7. Explain the concept of separation of powers in the Indian political system.

8. Distinguish between caste and class as forms of social identity in India.

9. What is meant by a dominant party system? Explain with reference to the Congress system in India.

10. What is meant by Directive Principles of State Policy? Explain their role in governance.

BPSM 162 (January 2025) - ENGLISH

Course code: BPSM-162

Assignment Code: BPSM-162/ASST/TMA/2025-26

Marks: 100

Answer all questions in the three Assignments and submit them together.

Assignment - I

Answer the following in about 500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks.

1. Analyse the powers of the Indian Parliament to amend the Constitution.

2. Critically examine the limitations of the Trade Union Movement in India.

Assignment - II

Answer the following questions in about 250 words each. Each question carries 10 marks.

3. Discuss the relationship between Gender and Development.

4. Elucidate the legislative powers of the President of India.

5. Discuss the special powers and functions of the Rajya Sabha.

Assignment - III

Answer the following questions in about 100 words each. Each question carries 6 marks.

6. Define and explain the concept of Judicial Review.

7. What is the significance of Articles 20 and 21 of the Indian Constitution?

8. How does the concept of Collective Responsibility operate in the Indian parliamentary system?

9. Briefly describe the procedure for removing a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

10. What is Question Hour in Parliamentary procedure, and what purpose does it serve?

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