Indian Constitution
39 questions
2025
- 2025 · GS2 · 15 marksIndian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.
- 2025 · GS2 · 10 marksDiscuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
2024
2023
- 2023 · GS2 · 10 marksAccount for legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using article 356 by the union government mid-1990s.
- 2023 · GS2 · 10 marks“The constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society.” Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty.
- 2023 · GS2 · 10 marksConstitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy. Comment.
2022
- 2022 · GS2 · 10 marksTo what extent, in your opinion, as the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?
- 2022 · GS2 · 15 marksDiscuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
- 2022 · GS2 · 10 marks“Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment.
2021
- 2021 · GS2 · 10 marks‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.
- 2021 · GS2 · 15 marksDo Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
2020
- 2020 · GS2 · 10 marksHow far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer.
- 2020 · GS2 · 15 marksThe Indian Constitution exhibits centralizing tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.
- 2020 · GS2 · 10 marksThe judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
- 2020 · GS2 · 15 marksRajyasabha has been transformed from a ‘useless Stepney tire’ to the most useful supportive organ in the past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as areas in which this transformation could be visible.
- 2020 · GS2 · 10 marks“Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss.
- 2020 · GS2 · 15 marksThe strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘functions, functionaries and funds’ to the contemporary stage of’ functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.
2019
- 2019 · GS2 · 10 marksDespite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive.
- 2019 · GS2 · 10 marksWhat can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism?
- 2019 · GS2 · 10 marksThere is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food – budget.- Elucidate.
- 2019 · GS2 · 15 marksIndividual Parliamentarian’s role as the national the lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome.
- 2019 · GS2 · 10 marksWhat are the methods used by the Farmer's organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods?
- 2019 · GS2 · 15 marks“Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is limited and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power.
2018
2017
- 2017 · GS2 · 10 marksTo ensure the effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes’ Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.
- 2017 · GS2 · 15 marksThe Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sessions of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
- 2017 · GS2 · 15 marksExplain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for the common national market for goods and services’?
2016
- 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksDid the Government of India Act, of 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.
- 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksDiscuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?
- 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksTo what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.
- 2016 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThe Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss.
2015
- 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksIf an amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be no one left to protect. Critically Evaluate.
- 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksDiscuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
- 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksExamine critically the recent changes in the rule governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976.
- 2015 · GS2 · 12.5 marksDoes the right to a clean environment entail legal regulation on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and judgements of the apex in this regard.
2014
- 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksThe setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for the obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.
- 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksStarting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.
- 2014 · GS2 · 12.5 marksWhat do you understand about the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss.