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- Right to privacy relating to self-identity is very dear to every human being and well protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. In this context, examine the effect of the amendment in 2026, to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Privacy, Gender Identity and Transgender Rights
- Examine whether the constitutional office of the Lok Sabha Speaker has become vulnerable to partisan politics under the current anti-defection regime. What institutional changes are required to ensure the neutrality of the Lok Sabha Speaker in managing a polarised House?2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Speaker and Anti-Defection
- Is the right to vote a fundamental right? Discuss the position of the Election Commission of India while undertaking the revision of electoral rolls. Can it also examine the question of citizenship of voters?2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Right to Vote, Electoral Rolls and Citizenship
- Do constitutional bodies like the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) possess adequate enforcement powers to secure substantive social equality? Suggest measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness.2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · NCSC and NCST Institutional Effectiveness
- Discuss the position of the Governor in the federal polity of India. What is the nature of his power while giving assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature? Is he bound by the aid and advice of his Council of Ministers in all his functions?2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Governor, Assent to Bills and Aid and Advice
- What is meant by judicial legislation? In this context, discuss the verdicts of the apex court allowing “passive euthanasia” and a “living will”.2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Judicial Legislation, Passive Euthanasia and Living Will
- How far has the Indian federal framework been successful in accommodating regional and cultural diversities? Highlight the role of asymmetric federalism and suggest measures to make dispute resolution mechanisms more effective.2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Asymmetric Federalism and Diversity
- Examine how the separation of powers is practised in India compared to the rigid presidential model of the United States of America. In this context, compare the actual authority of the Indian Prime Minister with that of the President of the USA.2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Separation of Powers: India and USA
- To what extent do pressure groups, social movements and corporate lobbies deepen pluralistic democracy in India by representing excluded interests? Analyse whether the growing convergence of corporate wealth and political power poses a threat to the autonomy of formal democratic institutions.2026 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Pressure Groups, Corporate Power and Democracy
- Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute undue influence and consequently a corrupt practice.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Representation of the People Act
- Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Administrative Tribunals
- Compare and contrast the President’s power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are preemptive pardons?2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Pardoning Power
- Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization
- The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel. Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Attorney General of India
- Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike. In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Constitutional Morality
- Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Constitutional Amendment
- Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Collegium System
- Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?2025 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Fiscal Federalism
- Examine the need for electoral reforms suggested by committees with reference to the one nation-one election principle.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Electoral Reforms
- Distinguish Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals and explain whether they entertain civil and criminal cases.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Explain how the growth of the cabinet system has marginalised parliamentary supremacy.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Cabinet System
- Comment on the CAG’s duty to ensure not only legality but also propriety of expenditure.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Comptroller and Auditor General
- Explain right to privacy under Article 21 and discuss DNA testing of an unborn child to establish paternity.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Right to Privacy
- Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2024 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Constitutional Bodies
- What recent changes has the Union Government made in Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to strengthen federalism.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Centre-State Relations
- Explain reasons for growth of PIL in India and whether the Supreme Court has become the world’s most powerful judiciary.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Public Interest Litigation
- Discuss India as a secular state and compare it with secular principles in the US Constitution.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Secularism
- Identify factors hindering the Citizens’ Charter initiative and suggest measures to realise its promise.2024 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Citizens Charter
- Comment on the statement that constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Judicial Independence
- Who is entitled to free legal aid? Assess the role of NALSA in providing free legal aid in India.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Legal Aid
- Compare and contrast British and Indian approaches to parliamentary sovereignty.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Parliamentary Sovereignty
- Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order, impartiality and democratic practice.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · State Legislatures
- Illustrate the Constitution of India as a living instrument with special reference to the expanding right to life and personal liberty.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Right to Life
- Explain constitutional perspectives on gender justice with relevant constitutional provisions and case law.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Gender Justice
- Account for legal and political factors behind the reduced use of Article 356 since the mid-1990s.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Article 356
- Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment and how far it reflects accommodative federalism.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · GST and Federalism
- Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system and the contribution of financial committees to institutionalising Parliament.2023 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Parliamentary Committees
- Consider the following statements regarding Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Parliamentary Committees
- The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court. Discuss with relevant case laws.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Environmental Constitutionalism
- Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. Comment.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Freedom of Movement and Residence
- To what extent has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Decentralisation
- Discuss the role of the Vice President of India as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Vice President
- Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes after its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · NCBC
- Discuss the procedures to decide disputes arising out of election of a Member of Parliament or State Legislature under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which election of a returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party?2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Election Disputes
- Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Governor Ordinance Power
- While national political parties in India favour centralisation, regional parties are in favour of state autonomy. Comment.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Centralisation and State Autonomy
- Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Presidential Elections
- Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.2022 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Election Commission
- Constitutional Morality is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of Constitutional Morality with the help of relevant judicial decisions.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Constitutional Morality
- Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Women in Judiciary
- How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the states to improve their fiscal position?2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Finance Commission
- To what extent, in your view, is the Parliament able to ensure accountability of the executive in India?2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Parliamentary Accountability
- Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policymaking in India. Explain how business associations contribute to public policies.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Business Associations as Pressure Groups
- Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through the microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Women SHGs
- The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probes within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · CBI and Federalism
- Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analysing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Human Rights Commissions
- Analyse the distinguishing features of the notion of Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Equality in Constitutions
- Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Legislative Councils
- 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.2021 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Parliamentary Standing Committees
- There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act. Comment.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · RPA — Corrupt Practices & Disqualification
- Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission. Discuss.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Constitutional Bodies
- 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.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Indian Federalism
- The judicial system in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Judiciary
- Once a Speaker, always a Speaker. Do you think this practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implication for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India?2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Speaker
- Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Centralisation
- Judicial legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context, justify the filing of a large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Separation of Powers
- 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.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Local Government
- Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a useless Stepney tyre to the most useful supportive organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as areas in which this transformation could be visible.2020 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Rajya Sabha
- The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority. Explain.2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Administrative Tribunals
- What are the methods used by the farmers' organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods?2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Pressure Groups
- From the resolution of contentious issues regarding the distribution of legislative powers by the courts, the Principle of Federal Supremacy and Harmonious Construction have emerged. Explain.2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Federalism
- What can France learn from the Indian Constitution's approach to secularism?2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Secularism
- On what grounds can a people's representative be disqualified under the Representation of the People Act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · On What Grounds Can
- Parliament's power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power. In light of this statement, explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power.2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Basic Structure
- The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India. Discuss.2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Attorney General
- Individual parliamentarians' role as national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.2019 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Parliamentary Performance
- In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · EVM and Elections
- Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in religious minority institutions? Examine.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · NCSC
- Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Financial Emergency
- Why do you think the committees are considered useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Parliamentary Committees
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · CAG
- Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate protection and prevention of degradation to the environment. Comment with relevant illustrations.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Environmental Governance
- E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology but also much about the critical importance of the use value of information. Explain.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · E Governance
- Whether the Supreme Court judgement of July 2018 can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Delhi Governance
- How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? Discuss the constitutional validity and competency of tribunals in India.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Tribunals
- India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · India USA Political Systems
- How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Finance Commission
- Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources can Panchayats look out for financing developmental projects?2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Panchayati Raj Finance
- Multiplicity of various commissions for vulnerable sections of society leads to overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Commissions and Human Rights
- The Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of Citizens’ Charters.2018 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Citizens Charter
- With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. Which statement(s) is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Parliament
- The local self-government system in India has not proved to be an effective instrument of governance. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Local Self Government
- Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014 with reference to the appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · NJAC
- 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Government Schemes
- Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people. Discuss.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Simultaneous Elections
- One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Equality
- Which principle was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Constitutional Amendments
- Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure an effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in society? Discuss.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Disability Rights
- Which one of the following statements is correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Fundamental Rights
- Hunger and poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Hunger and Poverty
- Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for a common national market for goods and services?2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · GST Constitutional Amendment
- Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Right to Privacy
- The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding a joint session of the two houses of Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Joint Sitting
- To enhance the quality of democracy in India, the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Electoral Reforms
- Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · National Commission for Women
- Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Local Government
- With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function 2. executive function. Which statement(s) is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Directive Principles
- Initially, Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seem to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Civil Service Reforms
- With reference to the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, consider: 1. A property transaction is not benami if the owner is unaware of the transaction. 2. Benami properties are liable to confiscation by Government. 3. The Act provides three investigative authorities but no appellate mechanism. Which are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Benami Property Law
- Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Fundamental Duties
- Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Preamble
- Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Democracy
- The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Parliamentary Government
- In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Rights and Duties
- The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Preamble
- The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through 1. Adjournment motion 2. Question Hour 3. Supplementary questions.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Parliamentary Control
- For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Elections
- With reference to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which statements are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An expected outcome is mobility between vocational and general education.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Skill Development
- Consider: 1. In Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections, the winning candidate must get at least 50% of votes polled. 2. Constitution provides that Lok Sabha Speaker goes to majority party and Deputy Speaker to Opposition. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Elections and Parliament
- Right to vote and to be elected in India is a2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Electoral Rights
- Consider: 1. Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Home Ministry decides election schedules for general and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Election Commission
- In India, Judicial Review implies2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Judicial Review
- Which of the following are not necessarily consequences of proclamation of President's Rule in a State? 1. Dismissal of State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of Council of Ministers 3. Dismissal of local bodies2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · President's Rule
- Which are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Right against Exploitation
- Which statement best brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Cabinet Government
- Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Federalism
- Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in Delhi. Do you think this will give rise to a new trend in Indian federal politics?2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · 69th Constitutional Amendment
- To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Article 370
- The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Indian Party System
- Water disputes between states in federal India.2016 · Essay · Polity · Water Disputes
- Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s policy implementation could amount to overstepping CAG’s jurisdiction.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · CAG and Policy Audit
- Discuss each adjective attached to the word Republic in the Preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Preamble and Republic
- Cooperative federalism: Myth or reality.2016 · Essay · Polity · Cooperative Federalism
- What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Judicial Review
- Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Government of India Act 1935
- Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.2015 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Uniform Civil Code
- The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasised in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.2015 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Cooperative Federalism
- Khap panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human right violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard.2015 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Khap Panchayats
- It would have been difficult for the Constituent Assembly to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India in just three years, but its experience gained with the Government of India Act, 1935. Discuss.2015 · Mains GS1 · Polity · Constitutional Development
- Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of power doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate, analyse whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances be repealed?2015 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Ordinance Power
- Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulation on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of Indian Constitution and judgements of the apex court in this regard.2015 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Article 21 and Environment
- Starting from inventing the basic structure doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.2014 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Judicial Activism
- Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, 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. Discuss.2014 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Federalism
- 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 parliamentary privileges. How can this problem be addressed?2014 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Parliamentary Privileges
- What do you understand by the concept freedom of speech and expression? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss.2014 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Freedom of Speech
- Instances of President’s delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time specified for the President to accept or reject such petitions? Analyse.2014 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Death Sentence Commutation
- 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 is the efficacy of a government inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.2014 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Cabinet Size
- 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?2013 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Anti-defection Law
- Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution.2013 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Section 66A
- Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the ‘Nagas’ as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.2013 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Article 371A
- ‘The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.’ Discuss critically.2013 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Constitutional Amendment
- 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.2013 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Inter-state Water Disputes
- Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances.2013 · Mains GS2 · Polity · 13th Finance Commission