AIR 537 · CSE 2023 · GS2 · 56 pages

Gyanendra Bharti: GS2 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1"Repromulgation of Ordinance is a fraud on the constitution and a subversion of democratic legislative process". Substantiate.10 marks
  2. Q2"Doctrine of basic structure is both necessary and desirable." Critically analyze the statement.10 marks
  3. Q3Discuss the significance of India's diaspora and its role in enhancing India's economic and strategic interests.10 marks
  4. Q4“National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a unique forum endowed with suo motu powers to take up environmental issues across the country.” In this context analyse the importance of NGT for environmental governance of the nation.10 marks
  5. Q5The great contribution of Judicial activism in India has been to provide a safety valve and a hope that justice is not beyond reach. Critically analyze the statement.10 marks
  6. Q6To what extent do you agree with the concept of state financing of elections?10 marks
  7. Q7Social Audit is an important mechanism to enforce accountability and provide transparency in the administration. Highlight various legislative supports available for social audit in India.10 marks
  8. Q8The proposed multi-state cooperative societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 seeks to revamp the operation of cooperative societies in India. Discuss the key provisions of the Bill, emphasizing the importance of this amendment.10 marks
  9. Q9Critically evaluate the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992, that seeks to establish democracy at the grassroots.10 marks
  10. Q10Delay in Population census has the potential to affect the efficacy and efficiency of developmental initiatives. Discuss.10 marks
  11. Q11In light of the changing geopolitical landscape, what are the emerging areas of cooperation and potential challenges in the India-Japan strategic relationship?15 marks
  12. Q12Assess the significance of the United Nations in the contemporary world and discuss the need for its reform and revitalization.15 marks
  13. Q13Discuss factors and geopolitical interest which shapes India's engagement with central Asia. Also Mention steps which India need to take to enhance its reach in the region.15 marks
  14. Q14The founders of the Constitution had "hoped and expected" a Uniform Civil Code for India but there has been no attempt at framing one. In this regard discuss the need for a Uniform Civil Code in India and examine the challenges in its implementation. What steps can be taken by the government to overcome these challenges?15 marks
  15. Q15“The Indian Parliament is not a sovereign legislature; it has vast but not unlimited powers.” Comment on the statement.15 marks
  16. Q16"In the era of globalization, the concept of Para diplomacy has become increasingly important in shaping foreign policy, highlighting the growing significance of subnational actors in international relations". Elaborate in the context of India.15 marks
  17. Q17Discuss the objective, goals and significance of India's National Geospatial policy.15 marks
  18. Q18'Dignity is the essence of human life' and it is the objective of NHRC. Evaluate the performance of NHRC in preserving human rights.15 marks
  19. Q19Self Help Groups (SHGs) are the panacea for the socio-economic development of the country. Discuss the steps taken by the government to promote these groups.15 marks
  20. Q20Assess the strategic significance of Taiwan for the world, and how its position as a major economic power and a potential flashpoint in the Asia-Pacific region affects the geopolitical balance of power in the 21st century.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 167 words written

"Repromulgation of Ordinance is a fraud on the constitution and a subversion of democratic legislative process". Substantiate.

Opening

Under Article 123 & 213, the President & Governor respectively are empowered to promulgate ordinance when either (or) non of the house of legislature is in session & emergency arisen to legislate.

Significance

Body

  1. To deal with urgent public matter
  2. The maximum validity of such ordinance is 6 months & 6 week.

Issues relates to repromulgation

  1. It violates the seperation of power. It is just a tool to tackle the emergency situation not to replace the legislature.
  2. It avoids the legislature scrutiny, debate and discussions on a bill which is the bedrock of democratic process.

(3) Also, it establishes the executive tyranny. Executive can make (or) pass the ordinance for benifiting only certain section of the population.

(4) It bypasses the expert input in the legislation process through parliamentry committee review.

(5) It hinders the scope of public view through consultative process.

Close

Supreme Court in D.C. Wadhwa case rightly pointed out that repromulgation of same ordinance again & again is the fraud over constitution.