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Elections and Representation
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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
Electoral bond was brought in as a reform that was high on intent but has proved to be low on substance. Do you agree? Justify.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the effectiveness of Representation of People's Acts for the smooth conduct of elections and in creating a meaningful democracy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Elections and Representation
Do you think the electoral bond scheme disrupts the basic principles of India's democracy by infringing upon the citizen's "right to know"? What significant changes should be made to reform electoral finance in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
How Far do you agree with the view that Election Commission of India (ECI) needs to be granted more rule making power to enable better conduct of elections? Give reasons in support of your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitutional BodiesElections and Representation
The electoral bond scheme is part of what appears to be a growing trend away from transparency and accountability in electoral funding. Critically analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
Why is Election Commission termed as the watchdog of democracy? What institutional reforms in the EC can make it an effective institution to strengthen democracy in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitutional BodiesElections and Representation
How is the President of the USA elected? How is this different from Indian President?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Comparative ConstitutionsExecutive
What is the difference between first past the post system(FPTP) and Proportional Representation (PR)? Should India move from FPTP to PR for general elections?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Elections and Representation
Debate on the suitability of the idea of “one nation, one election” to Indian polity.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Elections and RepresentationParliament
Discuss the constitutional provisions related to the Election Commission of India (ECI). What reforms are needed in the ECI?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitutional BodiesElections and Representation
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