AIR 265 · CSE 2025 · GS2 · 55 pages

Prakhya: GS2 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1'Constitutional morality' is not a natural sentiment in India but has to be cultivated. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer with relevant examples.10 marks
  2. Q2Compare and contrast ‘procedure established by law’ and ‘due process of law’ with reference to their implications on personal liberty in India.10 marks
  3. Q3The Supreme Court's recent invocation of Article 142 to confer 'deemed assent' to state bills raises critical questions about the separation of powers. Critically examine.10 marks
  4. Q4The impartiality of the Speaker of Lok Sabha is central to the integrity of the legislative process. Explain with relevant examples.10 marks
  5. Q5How does the Sixth Schedule balance tribal autonomy with national integration? Evaluate its success and limitations.10 marks
  6. Q6Explain how Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, while aiming to safeguard privacy, risks weakening the transparency framework established by the Right to Information Act, 2005.10 marks
  7. Q7Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms offer a viable solution to India's overburdened judiciary. Enumerate the types of ADR mechanisms in India and analyze their advantages over conventional litigation.10 marks
  8. Q8Examine how Community-based financial institutions promote responsive governance and address structural inequalities, especially for marginalized women.10 marks
  9. Q9Despite their intended purpose, Citizen's Charters in India have fallen short in transforming administration into a citizen-centric service system. Do you agree? Justify your answer.10 marks
  10. Q10Mauritius remains the 'Star and Key' to the Indian Ocean for India. Analyze the geopolitical significance of Mauritius in India's Indian Ocean strategy.10 marks
  11. Q11Discuss the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the disqualification of Members of Parliament in India. How effective are they in upholding the integrity of the legislature?15 marks
  12. Q12India's fiscal federalism is heavily vertical, transactional, and tax-centric. In light of this, critically examine the case for institutionalizing "resource federalism" to ensure more equitable and autonomous state-level economic development.15 marks
  13. Q13While India has a structured but rarely used process for the removal of judges, the UK emphasizes ministerial responsibility and in house mechanisms . Compare and evaluate these approaches in maintaining judicial accountability.15 marks
  14. Q14Despite being part of the Directive Principles, the Uniform Civil Code remains unrealised at the national level. Examine the factors behind the delay and suggest potential measure for its national implementation.15 marks
  15. Q15Judicial recognition of intra-caste inequality within Scheduled Castes opens new debates in affirmative action policies. Examine the challenges and opportunities this poses for social justice in India.15 marks
  16. Q16AI-driven education can play a transformative role in achieving the goals of New Education Policy 2020. Discuss the opportunities and challenges in integrating Artificial Intelligence into India's education system. What safeguards are needed to ensure its safe deployment?15 marks
  17. Q17Discuss the role of targeted welfare schemes for nomadic communities in achieving inclusive development. What are the implementation bottlenecks and how can they be resolved?15 marks
  18. Q18"Cultural diplomacy through diaspora outreach has emerged as a soft power tool in India's global engagement strategy." Evaluate the strengths and limitations of diaspora-led cultural diplomacy in advancing India's national interest.15 marks
  19. Q19How have the growing tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran affected regional stability in West Asia? In this context, evaluate the key considerations for India's foreign policy to safeguard its interests in West Asia.15 marks
  20. Q20With overlapping geographical and strategic interests, ASEAN-BIMSTEC cooperation can enhance Indo-Pacific connectivity and resilience. Analyze the institutional, political, and external challenges that impede this collaboration.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 173 words written

'Constitutional morality' is not a natural sentiment in India but has to be cultivated. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer with relevant examples.

Opening · a definition

Term 'Constitutional morality' was given by "George Grote" & Introduced by DR. BR Ambedkar into Indian parlance.

Constitutional morality not a natural sentiment → has to be cultivated

Body · points

(i) Art 25 to 28 = Religious freedom promoting contextual Religious morality.

(ii) Art 14 = Equal protection of law and equality before law promoting legal morality.

(iii) Apart from it strong Social and Traditional values in form of customary morality prevail.

Cultivation of Constitutional Morality via:-

(i) Upholding Gender justice & equality before customary morality ↳ promotes Constitutional morality. e.g Sabrimala judgement (2018) of SC

(ii) Human dignity above biases guided by constitutional values highlighted by SC in NALSA judgement where transgenders were given equal rights

(iii) Protecting Individual Autonomy via

Close · a summary

Puttaswamy judgement, recognizing right to privacy.

Yet it is not altogether correct that it is not a natural sentiment, time & again various social reforms like Banning Sati, Temple Entry Movements, banning dowry etc. shows, It is a natural sentiment. "Constitutional morality" acts as compass guiding democratic governance towards justice, liberty & equality.