Mains Practice Questions

Q. “Deficiencies in the present system of appointment of Election Commissioners needs to be removed and adequate safeguards must be put into place to ensure that ethical and capable people head the concerned positions”. Comment. (250 Words)

Q. The Indian constitution creates a ‘Functional overlap’ between the legislature, executive and judiciary. Explain. (250 Words)

Q. The policies that we adopt, and their effective implementation will ensure that the demographic dividend, a time-limited opportunity, becomes a boon for India”. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. “Although increasing the legal age for marriage of women is a progressive step in achieving gender equality, it is more important to focus on the effective implementation of the existing policy frameworks and laws”. Discuss.

Q. How did the doctrine of the basic structure of the Constitution emerge and evolve in India? (150 Words)

Q. About one-fifth of India’s total population will be aged (60+) by 2050. In this context, discuss how the elderly can be transformed into active participants in the Indian economy.

Q. The Right to Information (RTI) Act is path-breaking legislation which signals the march from the darkness of secrecy to the dawn of transparency. Comment. (250 words)

Q. Explain the interconnection between the climate crisis and rising food insecurity and suggest the measures to deal with these issues simultaneously. (250 Words)

Q. Assess the role of the Finance Commission in maintaining fiscal federalism in India. Do you agree that it should be given a permanent status? (250 Words)

Q. What are the merits and demerits of the parliamentary system of government? What were the reasons for adopting the parliamentary system in India? (250 Words)

Q. ‘MGNREGA not only directly contribute to creating rural infrastructure and assets, but also indirectly help increase rural demand and employment.’ Discuss achievements and issues associated with this scheme. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss how Citizen’s Charter ensures that the power of people remains stronger than the people in power. Also, highlight the challenges in realizing the spirit of Citizen’s Charter. (150 words)

Q. BRICS has succeeded up to a point but it now confronts multiple challenges. In this context, discuss the steps to be taken in order to maintain the sustainability of the group. (250 words)

Q. Explain the various types of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms available in India. What advantages do they offer over the traditional methods of settling disputes? (250 Words)

Q. Although the Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution and Bill of Rights of the US Constitution are similarly progressive in spirit, they have many differences too.” Comment. (150 Words)

Q. The roots of the most pertinent challenges faced by Indian politics today can be traced to the lack of intra-party democracy. Comment on why Indian polity lacks intra-party democracy. (250 Words)

Q. The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario. (250 words)

Q. Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations. (250 words)

Q. ‘Even after 75 years of independence, women’s representation in Lok Sabha has not increased much.’ Discuss the reasons and suggest measures to increase women representation in Parliament.

Q. The exercise of discretionary power by any office has the moral obligation of objectivity and impartiality. However, the powers bestowed in the office of the Governor are often mired with controversy. Analyze. (250 Words)

Q. Inducting ex-bureaucrats as Cabinet ministers can help policy making and implementation become effective and efficient in India. Evaluate.(250 Words)

Q. The new global order poses a challenge for India to make its presence felt like an emerging power in the present global order. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Highlight the role and importance of Pressure Groups in Indian polity, also mention their major shortcomings. (150 words)

Q. Outer space is emerging as a potential fourth arm of any country’s defence setup. Discuss the issues associated with outer space geopolitics and also suggest a way forward. (250 Words)

Q. India’s long journey from chronic food shortage to surplus food producer offers several interesting lessons for other developing countries in the world. Discuss.(250 Words)

Q. What are the different types of integrity? Highlight its utility in governance. (150 Words)

Q. While the Central and State Governments both derive their authority from the Constitution, the Indian Constitution provides for a federal system with a unitary bias. Explain. (250 Words)

Q. Global Hunger Index 2021 rankings show a serious level of hunger and food insecurity in India. In this context, it is imperative that India take holistic measures to deal with the issue of food insecurity. (250 Words)

Q. In the 21^st century, India needs to weigh the relationship with the Gulf countries not merely through economic but strategic prism. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. How can the role of the election commission be strengthened in India, for reinforcing the democratic structure of the country?