Mains Practice Questions

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. 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. 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. Highlight the role and importance of Pressure Groups in Indian polity, also mention their major shortcomings. (150 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. How can the role of the election commission be strengthened in India, for reinforcing the democratic structure of the country?

Q. The role of 'Panchayati Raj Institutions' (PRIs) is very important in both disaster risk reduction and post-disaster management. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. The role played by the Election Commission of India has bestowed a very high level of confidence in the minds of Indian citizens in ensuring the purity of the elected legislative bodies in the country. Critically examine. (250 Words)

Q. The noble purpose of the anti-defection law is to bring stability to governments. However, it is sometimes said to be against the true spirit of democracy. Discuss. (150 Words)

Q. Recently announced National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm will help India become self-reliant in edible oil and reduce dependence on imports. Critically discuss. (250 Words).

Q. The efficiency of the collegium system has been challenged time to time in terms of its independence and transparency of judicial appointments. Critically examine. (250 Words)

Q. Cooperative sector’s immense transformative power has not been optimally realised so far. In the light of the statement suggest measures to fully utilise the sector’s potential. (250 Words)

Q. Without Parliament Privileges, Members of Parliament cannot discharge their functions as entrusted upon them by the Constitution. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. One Nation One Ration Card scheme is the panacea for India's migrant population. Critically examine. (250 Words)

Q. If there’s one fundamental truth about social media’s impact on democracy it’s that it amplifies human intent — both good and bad. Comment.

Q. Discuss the salient features of National Education policy 2020 and how can it bring holistic changes to the Indian education system?

Q. There is a need to abolish the sedition law on the ground that it is used to curb freedom of expression and speech. Discuss.

Q. Do simultaneous elections compromise democracy and federalism? Analyze.

Q. Courts are sitting on a pendency bomb and it has never been more urgent to strengthen the Indian judiciary. Discuss.

Q. Establishing the National Tribunal Commission will definitely entail a radical restructuring of the present tribunal system. Discuss.

Q. While there are positive aspects about the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, there are, equally, glaring ambiguities and susceptibilities. Discuss.

Q. Ordinances though were meant to be temporary, but repromulgation sidesteps this limitation and makes them permanent. Discuss.