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Elections and Constitutional Bodies

22 questions

2025

  1. 2025 · GS2 · 10 marks“The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.” Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
  2. 2025 · GS2 · 10 marksDiscuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice.
  3. 2025 · GS2 · 15 marksThe National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue.

2024

  1. 2024 · GS2 · 10 marks“The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety.” Comment.
  2. 2024 · GS2 · 10 marksExamine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to the “one nation-one election” principle.

2022

  1. 2022 · GS2 · 15 marksDiscuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.
  2. 2022 · GS2 · 10 marksDiscuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.

2021

  1. 2021 · GS2 · 15 marksThough the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures

2020

  1. 2020 · GS2 · 10 marks“There is a need for simplification of Procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment
  2. 2020 · GS2 · 15 marksWhich steps are required for constitutionalisation of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the national commission for women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.

2019

  1. 2019 · GS2 · 15 marksThe Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India. Discuss
  2. 2019 · GS2 · 15 marksOn what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such a person against his disqualification.

2018

  1. 2018 · GS2 · 10 marks“The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
  2. 2018 · GS2 · 10 marksIn the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections?
  3. 2018 · GS2 · 15 marksMultiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case.
  4. 2018 · GS2 · 10 marksWhether the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.

2017

  1. 2017 · GS2 · 15 marksTo enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?
  2. 2017 · GS2 · 15 marksIs the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face in both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.

2016

  1. 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksWhat is the quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.

2015

  1. 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksTo achieve the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomous. Discuss in the light of experiences in the recent past.

2014

  1. 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of the above observation, assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards.

2013

  1. 2013 · GS2 · 10 marks‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs’. Discuss.