AIR 43 · CSE 2021 · GS2 · 50 pages

Shubham Shukla: GS2 answer copy

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

The questions

Q11 Recently the word 'Laïcité' was in use. Explain what Laïcité is. Why was it in the news recently?10 marks
Q2India's constitution development process started from the 1850s. Explain.10 marks
Q3Sub categorization of the OBC (other backward classes) will be beneficial to the OBC communities. Comment.10 marks
Q4How is the President of the USA elected? How is this different from Indian President?10 marks
Q5Critically discuss the social media rules brought in by the IT ministry.10 marks
Q6What is the difference between first past the post system(FPTP) and Proportional Representation (PR)? Should India move from FPTP to PR for general elections?10 marks
Q7What was held in the Kedar Nath case? In this context discuss the need to reform sedition provision.10 marks
Q8Discuss the constitutional provisions related to the Election Commission of India (ECI). What reforms are needed in the ECI?10 marks
Q9Huge pendency is a very serious issue for Indian judiciary. In this context analyse the reasons and consequences while suggesting steps to overcome the pendency issue.10 marks
Q10What are the grounds and process for the proclamation of the emergency? What are its consequences on the centre state relations?10 marks
Q11Woodrow Wilson, wrote in 1885: "It is not far from the truth to say that Congress in session is Congress on public exhibition, whilst Congress in its committee rooms is Congress at work." In this context discuss the role played by Department related standing committees (DRSC) in India.15 marks
Q12Differentiate between Gram Nyayalaya and lok adalats. How will these help in achieving the mandate of Article 39A?15 marks
Q13Being non justiciable in nature has made Directive Principles of State Policies ineffective. Comment.15 marks
Q14The Governor is more than a nominal executive head of the state. Explain15 marks
Q15What are the significant provisions of the Government of National Capital territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021? Also explain how Delhi as a Union Territory is different from the normal state of India constitutionally?15 marks
Q16The 42nd amendment to the constitution significantly changed the constitution. Illustrate with examples?15 marks
Q17CAG is the keystone of financial accountability of the executive, Explain. Also mention the issues that limit CAG from effective functioning.15 marks
Q18Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh are demanding 6th schedule status. Explain why there is a demand. In this context, discuss the benefits a state gets with the 6th schedule.15 marks
Q19There is a need to reform the collegiate system of judiciary. Discuss.15 marks
Q20The working of legislatures of states and parliament has been hit during the Pandemic. Discuss the reasons and suggest reforms.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 130 words written

1 Recently the word 'Laïcité' was in use. Explain what Laïcité is. Why was it in the news recently?

Opening · a definition

Laicite is the french model of secularism. It was in news due to killing of French teacher Samuel Paty, who showed cartoons of Prophet Mohammad to students.

This led to debate around "Laicite".

Body · points and prose

→ Lacite explained :-

(i) unique version of french secularism.

(ii) It was signed in 1905 to prevent return of Church in socio-political realm.

(iii) Lacite <

sparation of church & religion
safeguard freedom of religion

(iv) The separation between state & religion

is very strict:-

children not taught religion in school
religious marriages not recognised
no expression of religious symbols by state employees.

Laicite stands different from the Indian model of secularism, wherein state treats all religions as equal. This is the "positive model of secularism", whereas laicite is negative model.

Close · no separate close

None written.