AIR 529 · CSE 2022 · GS2 · 44 pages

Ghazalpreet Kaur: GS2 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Do you think that the Preamble is just a preface to the Indian Constitution and serves no other significant purpose?
  2. Q2The Right to be Forgotten is an integral part of individual autonomy and forms a basic pillar of the right to privacy. Comment.
  3. Q3Analyze the significance of the office of the speaker in improving the legislative quality of the Parliament.
  4. Q4Ordinance making by the executive is violative of the principle of Separation of power. Do you agree that Constitutional and judicial safeguards have been successful to prevent misuse of such power. Q6. Defiance in the current regulatory system stem from deeper rooted problems in the regulatory structure. In this context, highlight the need of a principle based regulatory system in India.
  5. Q7What do you understand by the principle of subsidiarity? Explain how 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act strives to achieve this principle.
  6. Q8India's engagement with the Taliban may or may not achieve but non-engagement will definitely hurt India's interests. Examine the statement in light of steps taken by the government of India.
  7. Q9"Indian diaspora is the true and permanent ambassadors of the country." In this context bring out the significance of Indian diaspora with suitable egs.
  8. Q10Comment upon the evolving nature of India-UAE relations with suitable examples.
  9. Q11Alternate Dispute Resolutions (ADR) mechanisms have the potential to change the judicial landscape, however, their outcomes are very limited in scope. Do you agree? Substantiate the answer.
  10. Q12There seems to be no end to the debate surrounding the nature and extent of parliamentary privileges. In this regard, assess the need for their codification. Also, highlight the judicial pronouncement in the direction of bringing clarity to parliamentary privileges.
  11. Q13Highlight the need for the creation of an independent umbrella authority for Central investigation agencies. Do you think it will solve the concerns associated with status of 'caged parrot' of CBI?
  12. Q14The recent Russia-Ukraine war has deepened the Sino-Russian engagement. Analyze its geopolitical implications for India?
  13. Q15BIMSTEC lies at the crossroads between SAARC and ASEAN, drawing its energy from the natural convergence of countries around Bay of Bengal. Discuss
  14. Q16The Rajya Sabha is not only a house for second thoughts but also a guardian of state's interests. In this context, critically examine if Rajya Sabha has lived upto its expectations.
  15. Q18How 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.
  16. Q19"Our Constitution would be both unitary as well as federal according to the requirements of time and circumstances." Discuss. Highlight the challenges faced by Indian federalism in present times & circumstances.

The answers

Question 1 · 171 words written

Do you think that the Preamble is just a preface to the Indian Constitution and serves no other significant purpose?

Opening · a definition

Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution and is called as identity card of the Constitution. It is a preface to the Constitution :-

Body · points

i) description of the authority of constitution i.e. people of India. ii) describes the nature of Indian polity = sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republic. iii) ideals to be achieved = justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, unity and Integrity.

Keshavananda case 1973 describes constitutional importance of preamble → part of Constitution and can be amended subject to basic structure → not-justiciable → not give power to any organ of the government. → deleting it would not affect constitutional validity of Constitution.

However, even though Preamble is less privileged but it serves other important purposes.

  1. guides the judiciary in case of constitution is silent over any subject.
  2. Motivates people of India about their ideals and duties to be followed.
  3. unravels the mind of constitutional makers and motivate government to achieve the ideals.

Close · a summary

Preamble has lot of significance for removing various issues and guides people and government.