Salient Features of Indian Constitution:-
Q) The Indian Constitution provides for a democratic system in India. In this backdrop, briefly analyse the constitutional provisions with regard to tyranny of majority and appeasement of minority? — 2017, Group-I
Q) The basic structure of the Constitution in effect limits the amending power of the Parliament, Discuss? — 2011,G-I
Federalism:-
Q) “In spite of unitary features of the Constitution, federalism survived in India.” Comment. — 2017, Group-I
Q) “The indian constitution is federal in form but unitary in spirit” —Discuss. — 2016,G-I
Q) What is the concept of cooperative federalism? Does it exist in Indian Polity? — 2016, G-I
Q) Is india Federation? —2008,G-I
Parliament & State Legislature:-
Q) What is office of profit ? Critically analyse the developments in India on this issue. — 2017,Group-I
Q) What is the relative position of the Rajya sabha as compared to loksabha in our political system? — 2016, G-I
Q) Explain the conflict resolution mechanism in case of deadlock between the two houses of a State legislature on a piece of legislation? — 2011,G-I
Q) There is no constitutional basis to claim absolute immunity from parliamentary proceedings. Explain with reference to leading cases? — 2011,G-I
Q) Comment on the declining trend of legislative debates? — 2008,G-I
Amendment:-
Q) Describe the procedure for amending the constitution? What is the criticism against it? — 2016, G-I
Q) Analyse the constitutional amendments made sofar in relation to the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Part-III of indian constitution? — 2016,G-I
Q) Bring out the politics of Women Reservation Bill? —2008,G-I
Emergency:-
Q) Write a critical note on the emergency powers under the constitution and their misuse, if any? —2012, G-I
Q) Article 356 is more “misused than used”, Comment? — 2008,G-I
Judiciary:-
Q) Distinguish between Judicial Review and Judicial Activism and also cite the important decisions of the Supreme Court on the two subjects? — 2017, Group-I
Q) What according to Supreme Court constitutes the basic structures of our constitution? Please name a couple of important judgements of Supreme Court on this issue? — 2016, Group-I
Q) What is meant by “Judicial Activism”? What is its impact on Indian Polity? — 2016, G-I
Q) Discuss the grounds on which administrative action may be reviewed by the judiciary and the various modes of such judicial review? — 2012, G-I
Q) Explain the privileges and immunities of legislature under the constitution of India. How far can the judiciary interfere with such privileges and immunities? — 2012, G-I
Q) What are the principle adopted by the courts in an irreconcilable conflict between a law made by the parliament and a law made by the state legislature? — 2011, G-I
Q) What are the novel trends of Judicial Review? — 2008,G-I
74rd and 74th amendment Acts:-
Q) Briefly describe the recommendations of 14th Finance Commission with regard to devolution of funds to rural local bodies (Panchayati Raj Institutions). What measures have been implemented by the Government of India for monitoring and audit of the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions ? —2017, Group-I
Q) Panchayat Raj is a “God that failed” — Comment? — 2008,G-I
Centre-State Relations:-
Q) Describe the formation and functions of Inter-State Council. State some of the important decisions taken by the Inter-State Council in the last 3 years? — 2017, Group-I
Q) Comment briefly on the financial relations between the union and the states in India. What are the irritant generally encountered?— 2016, G-I
Q) Discuss the administrative relations between the union and the states. How are the inter-state water disputes resolved in India? — 2012,G-I
Q) Give instances wherein the Constitution provides control of the Union over the States? — 2011,G-I
Q) Do you agree with the view that function are given to the states while resources are with the centre? — 2008,G-I
Constitutional Bodies:-
Q) What is the difference between a National party and a Regional party, in case of parties recognised by the Election Commission of India ? Explain the features of the Indian party system? — 2017, Group-I
Q) Mention the important events in usage of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections in India. Analyse the recent allegations on tampering of EVMs and suggest solutions? — 2017, Group-I
Q) What are the functions of the National Commission for Women ? — 2017,Group-I
Q) Describe the various special provisions in the constitution relating to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward classes and anglo-Indians? — 2016, Group-I
Q) Analyse the aims and objectives of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes(Prevention of atrocities)Act, 1989. Explain whether such objectives have been achieved? — 2012, G-I
Q) What are the constitutional guarantees given to women? Explain the role of national commission for women in protecting the rights of the women? — 2012,G-I
Q) Discuss the powers and functions of the election commission of India and explain its role in protection of representative democracy in India? — 2012, G-I
Q) Explain the powers and functions of the Human Rights Commission? — 2011,G-I
Q) Examine the classification of Scheduled Castes within the constitutional scheme? — 2011,G-I
Q) Analyse the functions and functioning of National Commission for Scheduled Castes? — 2008,G-I
Q) The CAG of India is a friend, philosopher and guide of “Public Account Committee”, Discuss —2008,G-I
Governance:-
Q) “The Right to Information Act is meant only for providing information but not grievance redressal.” Comment. —2017, Group-I
Preamble:-
Q) The constitution postulates in its Preamble that India shall be a Secular Republic. What are the constitutional provisions consistent this declaration? —2011,G-I
Q) Preamble is a part of Indian Constitution,Comment? — 2008, G-I
Q) Discuss the each adjective attached to the word “ Republic” in the preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?
FR:-
Q) Explain the concept of minorities with reference to the indian constitution and safeguards available for protection of their rights?
— 2016, Group-I
Q) Analyse the constitutional amendments made sofar in relations to FRs guaranteed under Part-III of Indian Constitution? — 2012,G-I
Q) Explain the Right to equality guaranteed under the constitution of India in the light of doctrine of reasonable classification? — 2012,G-I
Q) Explain the Constitutional guarantee to the Right to property in the light of the 44th Amendment Act? — 2011,G-I
DPSP:-
Q) Analyse the effectiveness of implementation of DPSP and Suggest ways to improve it? — 2016, G-I
Q) Analyse the concept and importance of DPSP. Explain the relationship and difference between FRs and DPSPs? — 2012,G-I
Q) Trace the genesis and development of Uniform Civil code in India. Cite authoritative judgments on this issue? — 2011,G-I
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