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PART II (50 Marks)
SECTION A
Attempt any two questions from this Section

Question 3

With reference to the Parliament and the State Legislature
answer the following:

1. Mention the judicial powers of the Parliament.[3]
2. Mention three powers which are common to both houses of the State Legislature.[3]
3. Explain any four functions of the Union Cabinet.[4]

Question. 4

With reference to the Executive of the State Government,
answer the following:

1. Mention the three financial powers of the Governor of a State.[3]
2. Mention three executive powers of the Govemor of a State.[3]
3. Under what circumstances can the Governor of a Statedismiss the Council of Ministers and dissolve the Legislative Assembly? What is meant by the 'Governor's Address?[4]

Question 5

With reference to the Judiciary, answer the following:

1. Mention three cases in which the High Court enjoys original jurisdiction.[3]
2. Under which jurisdiction can a High Court accept an appealagainst the decisions of the district courts? Mention any two advantages of resolving disputes through the Lok Adalat.[3]
3. Explain any four conditions of service of a Judge of a High Court.[4]