Which are the two models of development? Which model of development was adopted by India?
Mention any two issues of concern related to developmental projects such as Sardar Sarovar project.
List any four ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ given in the Constitution of India for the promotion of international peace and security.
Explain any four reasons for the dominance of the Congress Party in the first three General Elections.
Where and when was the organization ‘Dalit Panthers’ formed? Describe any three of its activities.
Why is the ‘Emergency’ and the period around it known as the period of Constitutional crisis? Explain.
(i) Conflict between Parliament and the Judiciary on the question ‘can the Parliament abridge the Fundamental Rights’.
(ii) Can the Parliament curtail the right to property? Court responded by stating it cannot amend the Constitution to curtail the rights.
(iii) The Parliament amended the Constitution saying that it can abridge no Fundamental Right for giving effect to Directive Principles, but the Supreme Court also rejected it.
Due to these conflicts, this period is called the period of Constitutional Crisis.