AIR 15 · CSE 2024 · GS2 · 54 pages

Banna Venkatesh: GS2 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1How will you explain that the Government of India Act 1935 was seminal in giving shape to the Indian constitution?10 marks
  2. Q2Strengthening the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes (NCST) through various complementary mechanisms can go a long way towards mainstreaming the welfare of the tribals. Explain.10 marks
  3. Q3In what ways does the preamble reflect the ideals and aspirations of the Indian Constitution? To what extent have these aspirations been realised?10 marks
  4. Q4How will you explain that Indian federalism is a happy mix of Unitarianism and confederalism?10 marks
  5. Q5Leveraging real-time data in policymaking has become indispensable for achieving good governance. In this context, analyse the role of e-governance in enhancing the effectiveness of developmental policies.10 marks
  6. Q6Critically assess the role of microfinance in satisfactorily addressing the interconnected challenges of poverty and unemployment.10 marks
  7. Q7What are the reasons behind the limited success of the co-operative movement? How can co-operatives be made more effective in fostering rural development?10 marks
  8. Q8The principles of accountability and participation are vital to ensure the smooth implementation of welfare schemes, ensuring their success in reaching the last mile. Examine.10 marks
  9. Q9The realization of a successful Asian century is premised upon stable India-China relations. Comment.10 marks
  10. Q10ASEAN serves the twin purpose of developing India's Northeast and augmenting the country's reach in the Southeast Asian region. Comment.10 marks
  11. Q11The tenets of independent judiciary, life-breath of constitutional democracy, stand perpetually undermined by the executive encroachment into the judicial domain. Discuss.15 marks
  12. Q12Highlight the shortcomings in the Representation of People's Act. Also, recommend corrective measures to make it more effective.15 marks
  13. Q13Examine the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in protecting and promoting the rights of women in India.15 marks
  14. Q14Despite constitutional backing, urban planning and governance have given limited dividends on the ground. Enumerating the reasons for the same, suggest measures to ameliorate the situation.15 marks
  15. Q15The role of the civil service is not limited to the mere welfare of the people but extends to the realm of upholding the spirit of the constitution. Elaborate.15 marks
  16. Q16The distinct characteristics of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the government create a unique symbiosis in improving the governance and developmental process in the country. Discuss.15 marks
  17. Q17Evaluate the efficacy of digital interventions in transforming the educational infrastructure of the country.15 marks
  18. Q18Enumerating the challenges faced by the elderlies in India, discuss ways for mainstreaming the paradigm for geriatric care.15 marks
  19. Q19India has a pride of place among the comity of nations with strong credentials in the arena of soft power. Identifying the key attributes of India's soft power, assess the extent to which it has been leveraged in India's foreign policy matrix.15 marks
  20. Q20The latent potential of the India-EU strategic partnership is deterred due to a slew of factors. Elaborate.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 185 words written

How will you explain that the Government of India Act 1935 was seminal in giving shape to the Indian constitution?

Opening

Government of India act 1935 (GoI) is significant to constitution as it formed the basic template on which most of the features brought.

Body · points

Features of Constitution from GoI act 1935:

  1. Parliamentary form of government, bicameral legislature
  2. Role of office of governor
  3. Constitutional bodies like UPSC, on the similar lines of federal public service commission
  4. Federal nature of polity, today a feature borrowed from GoI act 1935
  5. Residuary powers: GoI act 1935 → governor general. Constitution → center
  6. 7th schedule having separate state, center & concurrent lists

Inspite of this, Constitution of today goes beyond provisons of GoI act 1935:

Provisons outside GoI act 1935:

  1. Emergency provisons from germany
  2. Directive principles from Ireland
  3. Constitutional amendment, representation in rajyasabha, appointment of president and vicepresident are outside GoI act 1935.
  4. Fundamental rights, similar to objective resolutions, outside GoI act 1935.
  5. Ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity et.. from french revolution

Close · a summary

GoI act 1935, served as a template on which we have built and updated the constitution by incorporating necenary elements as per the demands by our founding fathers