GS2 · Practice questions
Constitution and Basic Structure
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Considering the non-enforceable nature of fundamental duties and directive principles of state policy, critically examine their impact in socio-political norms.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Directive Principles and DutiesConstitution and Basic Structure
Despite its vital role for the smooth functioning of the body politic, constitutional punctuality remains conspicuous by its absence. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
Anti-defection law has failed to address and resolve the evil of political defection satisfactorily. Discuss various issues surrounding the Anti-defection law and recommend some corrective measures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
ParliamentElections and Representation
Frequent reliance on the ordinance making power by the government, not only dilutes the basic tenets of executive accountability in a parliamentary democracy, but also overlooks the democratic traditions of building consensus. Discuss with relevant examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
ParliamentExecutive
Referring to the case laws through which the collegium system in India evolved, critically assess its functioning.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
JudiciaryConstitution and Basic Structure
Basic structure doctrine has prevented the Parliament, a creature of the constitution, from becoming the master of the constitution. Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
Decriminalization of homosexuality by the SC in Navtej Singh Jauhar case remains a task half done, specially without the socio-political sensitisation about the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ community. Elaborate in light of ongoing debates on same sex marriage.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Vulnerable SectionsConstitution and Basic Structure
Does a top-down approach in the implementation of Uniform Civil Code augur well for the Indian version of Secularism? Critically Examine
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic Structure
What is the importance of Local Self Governments in a Democracy such as India? Why do you think did the makers of the Constitution not give adequate importance to this subject in the original constitutional document?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentFederalism
All constitutions are heirs of the past and testators of the future. How far is this true in case of Indian Constitution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic Structure
Do you believe that as of late, giving citizenship in India is moving from Jus Soli to Jus Sanguine? Examine the statement with respect to Citizenship Amendment Act 2019? Recently the govt extended reservation to the EWS section through 103rd Amendt. In this context, examine the tool of reservation as a measure towards social justice.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureVulnerable Sections
Discuss the significant challenges to the ideals and aspirations stated in the Preamble that hinder the functioning of liberal democracy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic Structure
The 42nd amendment to the constitution significantly changed the constitution. Illustrate with examples?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic Structure
Indian Union is a unitary state with subsidiary federal features rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary features. Discuss various aspects of Indian federal scheme that showcases its unitary bias.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
FederalismCentre-State Relations
Balancing and harmonising Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles will help reap social order and empower people. Explain
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Directive Principles and DutiesFundamental Rights
What do you understand by 'The doctrine of separation of powers'? Do you think this doctrine is absolutely rigid as per our constitution? Justify.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Separation of PowersJudiciary
What are the significant provisions of the Government of National Capital territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021? Also explain how Delhi as a Union Territory is different from the normal state of India constitutionally?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureFederalism
"India has president but not presidential form of government". Critically evaluate the position of president in Indian constitution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ExecutiveConstitution and Basic Structure
How has the Doctrine of Basic Structure settled a conflict between Parliamentary supremacy and judicial supremacy in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
India's constitution development process started from the 1850s. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic Structure
Being non justiciable in nature has made Directive Principles of State Policies ineffective. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Directive Principles and DutiesConstitution and Basic Structure
What do you understand by basic structure doctrine? Highlight the elements which constitute the basic structure as decided in various judgements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
What was held in the Kedar Nath case? In this context discuss the need to reform sedition provision.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure
Criminal defamation as legal instrument is often abused by the powerful to smother the freedom of speech. What is criminal defamation? Do you think is it justified in a liberal democracy like India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Fundamental RightsConstitution and Basic Structure