Q.32 The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funds’ to the contemporary stage of ‘Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) (250 Words/15 Marks) Read More » January 16, 2025
Q.31 “The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self- government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process.” Comment. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2019) (250 Words/15 Marks) Read More » January 15, 2025
Q.30 “The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2017) (150 Words/10 Marks) Read More » January 15, 2025
Q.29 How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the states to improve their fiscal position? GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2021) (150 words/10 marks) Read More » January 14, 2025
Q.28 How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2018) (250 words/15 marks) Read More » January 14, 2025
Q.27 How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer.GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) Read More » January 13, 2025
Q.26 Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2014) Read More » January 11, 2025
Q.25 Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2013) Read More » January 10, 2025
Q.24 Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2021) Read More » January 9, 2025
Q.23 “The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2019) Read More » January 9, 2025
Q.22 The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far the efficacy of a government then is inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2014) Read More » January 8, 2025
Q.21 Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid 1990s. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2023) (15 Marks) Read More » January 7, 2025
Q.20 Discuss the essential conditions for the exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of the re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2022) Read More » January 6, 2025
Q.19 Instances of President’s delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time limit specified for the President to accept/reject such petitions? Analyse. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2014) Read More » January 4, 2025
Q.18 The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years, and as a result, healthy, constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention? GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2013) Read More » December 30, 2024
Q.17 “The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalization of the parliamentary supremacy:” Elucidate. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2024) Read More » December 28, 2024
Q.16 Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2021) Read More » December 28, 2024
Q.15 The ‘Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members’ as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un-enumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the ‘parliamentary privileges.’ How can this problem be addressed? GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2014) Read More » December 27, 2024
Q.14 “Once a speaker, Always a speaker’! Do you think the practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) Read More » December 26, 2024
Q.13 Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless stepneytyre’ to the most useful supporting organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as the areas in which this transformation could be visible. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) Read More » December 26, 2024
Q.12 India and the USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2018) Read More » December 26, 2024
Q.11 Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting a uniform civil code for its citizens, as provided in the Directive Principles of State Policy. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2015) Read More » December 24, 2024
Q.10 Discuss India as a secular state and compare it with the secular principles of the US Constitution. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2024) Read More » December 23, 2024
