GS2 · Practice questions
Elections and Representation
11 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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To what extent does the level of internal democracy within political parties impact the functioning and legitimacy of the Indian party system? What reforms can address the challenges of inadequate intraparty democracy in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Elections and RepresentationPressure Groups and Associations
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
Critically assess whether according statutory backing to the Model Code of Conduct will contribute towards free and fair elections in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Elections and RepresentationConstitutional Bodies
Has the use of technology aided in ensuring free and fair elections in India? Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
Elections and RepresentationE-Governance
The electoral process, though inclusionary in theory, has been pointed out for exclusionary tendencies in practice. Analyse, with special emphasis on role of women in India's representative electoral system.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Elections and RepresentationWomen and Gender
Though lifeblood of a representative democracy, political parties are beset with challenges of their own, limiting their larger role in democratization of the society.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Elections and RepresentationPressure Groups and Associations
How do the provisions of the recently passed Election Laws Amendment Act, 2021 helpful in addressing the issue of duplicate voting? Also, highlight the concerns associated with the Act.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
A robust and fair electoral system in India is hinged upon few key reforms in the Representation of People's Act. Discuss in the context of contemporary issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Elections and Representation
Do you agree with the view that there should be simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies in India? Discuss with suitable arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Elections and RepresentationParliament
Despite various provisions concerning disqualification of legislators under The Representation of The People Act, 1951, the issue of criminalization of politics is still unresolved to a large extent in India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Elections and Representation