Indian polity

Q. Bring out the differences between ‘coming together federations’ and ‘holding together federations’ with examples.

Q. Explain the importance of the Constitution in the context of a democratic country like India.

Q. Although quasi-judicial bodies have powers resembling those of the judicial bodies, there are important points of distinction between the two. Elaborate.

Q. Highlight the devolution of powers under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts. Do you think the process of devolution has been less than satisfactory so far?

Q1. Enumerate the composition and functions of the National Commission for Women (NCW). Also, highlight the initiatives taken by the Commission to give an impetus to women empowerment.

Q. Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Justice’ in the ‘Preamble’. Highlight some constitutional and legal steps taken towards each of them in India.

Q. What are the various issues pertaining to functioning and performance of state legislatures in India? In this context, suggest some measures to make state assemblies more transparent and effective.

Q. Is anti-defection law a restriction on the freedom of choice of legislators? Examine and also highlight the role played by the Speaker in this regard.

Q. For the justice delivery system to work for the ordinary citizen, it is imperative that the issues affecting the functioning of the lower courts in India be urgently addressed. Discuss.

Q. Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Justice’ in the ‘Preamble’. Highlight some constitutional and legal steps taken towards each of them in India.

Q. What are the various issues pertaining to functioning and performance of state legislatures in India? In this context, suggest some measures to make state assemblies more transparent and effective.

Q. Is anti-defection law a restriction on the freedom of choice of legislators? Examine and also highlight the role played by the Speaker in this regard.

Q. For the justice delivery system to work for the ordinary citizen, it is imperative that the issues affecting the functioning of the lower courts in India be urgently addressed. Discuss.

Q. The right to recall is a much-needed step to deepen democracy in India. Critically discuss.

Q. Throw light on the issue of subcategorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India. What are the possible challenges in its implementation at the central level?

Q. Highlighting the significance of e-courts in India, discuss the issues plaguing their functioning. Also, suggest some measures to improve their functioning.

In light of the recent Supreme Court order, comment on the challenges in the regulation of cryptocurrencies in India.

Discuss the significance of the Doctrines of Pith and Substance and Colourable Legislation with respect to Centre-state relations in India.

Making The Indian Bureaucracy More Effective.

Discuss the need for codification of parliamentary privileges in India, in light of the uncertainty and ambiguity around them.