GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
1,564 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Why was parliamentary form of government adopted for independent India? Do you agree with the opinion that Indian government is increasingly transitioning towards presidential form? Justify.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Constitution and Basic StructureParliament
Examine the role of Zonal Councils in promoting cooperative federalism in India. Also discuss the major challenges faced by them and the way forward.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
FederalismCentre-State Relations
The expansion of BRICS reflects changing power dynamics in global politics. Discuss the strategic, economic, and diplomatic implications for India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations
The distinct characteristics of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the government create a unique symbiosis in improving the governance and developmental process in the country. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
How will you explain that Indian federalism is a happy mix of Unitarianism and confederalism?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismCentre-State Relations
Discuss the status of death penalty in the country. Can a governor pardon a death penalty? What are various limitations of pardoning power of governor?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ExecutiveJudiciary
Although the State has the right incentives and intentions to deliver public services efficiently, its capacity to do so is questionable. Critically discuss in the context of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
Analyze the doctrine of essentiality in the context of religious freedom in India. 2. Is the sedition law a threat to civil liberties? Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights
Mention the key roles and functions performed by Self Help Groups (SHGs) in promoting socio-economic development. What measures has the Government undertaken to support the growth of SHGs?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWelfare Schemes
Trace the evolution of the India Bhutan Friendship Treaty, with special emphasis on the significance of Bhutan to India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
How the vulnerabilities that drive the HIV epidemic are different in different parts of our country. Evaluate major interventions of government in light of its target of ending the epidemic by 2030.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthWelfare Schemes
The role of the civil society organisations (CSOs) in India is changing in contemporary times and has become increasingly more complex. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the various issues in the effective functioning of the anti-defection law. Does the law, while deterring defections, also lead to suppression of healthy intra party debates and dissent?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentElections and Representation
The recent visit of PM Modi to France has reinforced the deep ties that the two nations share.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Bilateral Relations
The constitutional conception of state governors occupying a non-partisan position with regard to the political functioning of states has come under severe strain. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Centre-State RelationsExecutive
Our Constitution doesn't acquire its secular character merely from the words in the Preamble, but from a collective reading of many of its provisions. Elucidate. Should India have a non-establishment principle like that of the U.S. Constitution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights
There is a need to reform the collegiate system of judiciary. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
JudiciaryConstitution and Basic Structure
The current composition of the UNSC, with under-representation and un-representation of key regions is detrimental to its legitimacy and effectiveness, underscoring the urgent need for reforms. Elaborate. Also, present a case for India's permanent membership in the UNSC.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global Institutions
"Central Information Commission stands as the guardian of democracy, with an unwavering relevance to good governance." Justify the context in terms of the mandate of the CIC. Has the statutory status limited the effectiveness of the commission in recent times?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Transparency and AccountabilityConstitutional Bodies
Quotas and the inclusion of a creamy layer. How does this shift the objective of caste-based reservations from social equity and justice to economic equity and justice?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SC, ST and OBCVulnerable Sections
Clarifying the significance of the recent developments on the issue of global minimum tax, discuss its prospects and challenges for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The United States and India have their own distinctive jurisprudence on freedom of speech and expression despite the similarities in constitutional provisions. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Comparative ConstitutionsFundamental Rights
Free and fair elections are the lifeblood of a democracy, and electoral reforms are at the core of political reforms. In this context, highlighting the challenges to functioning of the Election Commission, suggest the necessary reforms needed, with special reference to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Other Election Commissioners ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitutional BodiesElections and Representation
Why did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar see the CAG as "probably the most important officer in the Constitution of India"? Discuss the issues faced in the functioning of CAG.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitutional BodiesTransparency and Accountability