Mains Practice Questions

Q. “Earn while you learn scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.” Comment. (150 Words)

Q. “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. (150 Words)

Q. “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (150 Words)

Q. Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification. (250 Words)

Q. “Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu? (250 Words)

Q. Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administrations on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples. (250 Words)

Q. Analyse the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India. (250 Words)

Q. Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India? (250 Words)

Q. To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India? (150 words)

Q. How have the recommendations of the 14^th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position? (150 Words)

Q. Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

Q. The new 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.

Q. Critically evaluate the functioning of NITI Aayog since its inception. (150 words)

Q. Microfinancing was introduced in India as a solution to poverty and to empower Self Help Groups (SHGs). Despite its strong potential, the microfinance sector faces challenges related to accessibility in India. Analyse. (250 words)

Q. Highlight the salient features of the Fundamental Duties in the Indian constitution. Also, discuss the ways in which different ministries can play a constructive role in the promotion of the individual fundamental duties. (150 Words)

Q. Displacement of tribals and other marginalised communities has been one of the major consequences of the development process in India. Comment. (150 words)

Q. “With its immense strategic relevance as an Indian security concern, a stable, secure and friendly Nepal is one requisite which India can’t afford to overlook”. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. ‘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. (150 Words)

Q. “Despite India’s commitment to rural decentralization, Panchayats could not live up to their potential.” Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. What is the statutory basis for contempt of court in India? How far do you agree that the judicial institutions need protection? (150 Words)

Q. Critically examine the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in protecting and promoting human rights in India. (250 Words)

Q. Parliamentary oversight of regulators is necessary for the effective functioning and implementation of government policies. Analyze.

Q. The Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution have often met with a wide and varied criticism. Analyse. (150 Words)

Q. Do you agree that there is a need for the codification of parliamentary privileges due to its misuse and curtailment of individual fundamental rights? (150 Words)

Q. Explain the evolution of the Collegium system for the appointment and transfer of judges in India. (250 Words)

Q. “Public places ought to be free of any public displays of religion.” Discuss the statement in reference to recent orders by Karnataka government regarding school uniforms. (250 Words)

Q. India’s two-year tenure at the UNSC starting in 2021 offers huge possibilities for enhancing India’s multilateral standing and reshaping its traditional approach.” Comment. (250 Words)

Q. The Indian Constitution is, in a significant sense, a cosmopolitan constitution. Elucidate. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the key challenges that hinder the efficient functioning of the Urban Local Governments and the corresponding measures that can be taken. (250 Words)