GS2 · Practice questions
Parliament
19 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
Any democracy needs thriving and coherent opposition. How can the role of the opposition be made more effective for the better functioning of the democracy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
The working of legislatures of states and parliament has been hit during the Pandemic. Discuss the reasons and suggest reforms.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentState Legislatures
What are the parliamentary privileges enshrined in the constitution for protecting the authority and dignity of the house and its members?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parliament
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
Rajya Sabha is not as powerful as Lok Sabha, but powerful enough in comparison to state legislative councils. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentState Legislatures
Discuss the role of parliamentary committees in ensuring financial accountability of the executive.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
Identify the issues that have contributed to a decline in the performance of Parliamentary Standing Committees. How can these issues be addressed?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parliament
Why is the current Lok Sabha not having the post of 'Leader of Opposition' in spite of great importance of this post in the functioning of legislature?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
For the success and survival of democracy, an efficient opposition is quintessential. Elaborate What do you understand by Doctrine of Severability? Why the Supreme Court struck down the 97th Constn. Amendt and how it impacts the federal structure of India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic StructureParliament
List the parliamentary mechanisms available for the scrutiny of regulators. Also, discuss major steps through which parliamentary oversight of regulators can be strengthened.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesParliament
Discuss the significance of the pre-legislative consultation policy in a diverse country like India. Also, analyse the pre-legislative policy of 2014 as an instrument to enhance participative democracy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
Woodrow Wilson, wrote in 1885: "It is not far from the truth to say that Congress in session is Congress on public exhibition, whilst Congress in its committee rooms is Congress at work." In this context discuss the role played by Department related standing committees (DRSC) in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parliament
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
"Parliament is for constructive policy making and not for political manoeuvres". Comment. Also, suggest reforms needed to make Parliament more productive, efficient and responsive.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parliament
Explain the contingencies under which the president may promulgate ordinances. Does the use of ordinance making power subvert the democratic process? Argue your case.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentExecutive
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