AIR 93 · CSE 2025 · GS2 · 26 pages

Aakriti: GS2 answer copy

10 answers by Aakriti, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Regional identities in India have strengthened democratic participation, but their aggressive forms may challenge social cohesion. Elaborate.10 marks
  2. Q2Declining deliberation and frequent disruptions in Parliament have raised concerns about the quality of India's legislative process. Examine the causes and consequences of this trend.15 marks
  3. Q3Caste continues to shape social mobility, political behaviour, and access to opportunities in contemporary India. Examine.10 marks
  4. Q4Recent frictions over financial devolution, Governor's powers and inter-state disputes point to emerging stresses in Indian federalism. Analyse15 marks
  5. Q5Globalisation has intensified economic opportunities for some sections in India while deepening vulnerabilities for others. Examine the socio-economic consequences of this unequal impact10 marks
  6. Q6"What role should institutions like the Election Commission play in ensuring a level playing field in India's increasingly competitive electoral environment? Evaluate.15 marks
  7. Q7Legal reforms have expanded women's rights in India, yet structural barriers continue to impede real gender equality. Discuss with suitable examples10 marks
  8. Q8The principle of collective responsibility requires a strong and transparent Cabinet system. Critically assess how contemporary political practices affect this foundational feature of parliamentary democracy15 marks
  9. Q9How is poverty interlinked with the structure of society? Elucidate with examples.10 marks
  10. Q10The expansion of Fundamental Rights through judicial interpretation has strengthened Indian democracy, but it has also raised concerns about judicial overreach.” Discuss.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 140 words written

Regional identities in India have strengthened democratic participation, but their aggressive forms may challenge social cohesion. Elaborate.

Opening

Regionalism, rooted in the regional identity has worked both, in favour of democracy and against it.

Regional Identity → strengthens democracy

Body · points

(1) Reflect unity in diversity

Diagram
- INDIA map with labels: - North - Western - Eastern - North east - Southern

(2) coalition government → (National party) + (Regional party) → makes national policies more responsive eg. NDA → Bihar's development focus (2024). (3) Language preservation

eg. Bodo language recognized in Assam

(4) Rise of regional parties → reflect regional loyalties → focus on regional growth (healthy competition) eg. Telangana creation (2014), BJD-Odisha, TMC-Bengal.

Aggressiveness → damage social fabric

(1) Parochial regionalism eg. continued inter state river water disputes;

(2) Linguistic chauvinism eg. death of conductor - not speaking Marathi

(3) Sons of soil movement eg. Anti-Bihari movement

(4) Politicized, rather than principled regionalism → (violence rise)

Close · a way forward

eg. Manipur (2023).

Focus on devolving power and decentralizing governance can help in achieving "Ek Bharat, Sreshtha Bharat"