Mains Practice Questions

Q. “The dormancy of the Parliament makes democracy in India as good as dead. The deterioration in Parliament’s functioning needs to be stopped to make it fulfill its constitutional mandate”. Discuss. 

Q. The growing use of technology in the election process has made cybersecurity a crucial issue. Analyse

Q. Explain the term welfare state? Discuss to what extent Indian fulfills the criteria of being a welfare state?  

Q. Enabling lateral entry into the current system of administration is a positive step towards administrative reforms in India. Critically analyze.(250 Words)

Q. “When there is citizen participation in budgeting and closer engagement of citizens in the monitoring of civic works, there are better outcomes and fewer leakages.” In the light of the given statement discuss the utility of the Participatory Budgeting.

Q. Indian diaspora can provide the requisite strategic impulse to unlock India's potential as a global power. Discuss.

Q. Model Code of conduct has been a remarkable step in ensuring free and fair elections in India. However, the present digital era has posed challenges to it. Comment.

Q. National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020).

Q. Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)

Q. How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)

Q. The strength 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. (UPSC Mains 2020)

Q. ‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples. 

Q.  “Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in the Civil Service for strengthening democracy.  (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020).

Q. “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss. (150 words) (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)

Q. Autonomous bodies are very crucial to the government’s functioning. In the light of the statement critically discuss the role of Autonomous Bodies and their governance issues. (250 words)

Q. The frequent promulgation of ordinances is an assault on the democractic structure of the Constitution. Critically analyse. (250 words)

Q. Mission Karmayogi is aimed at building a future-ready civil service with the right attitude, skills and knowledge, aligned to the vision of New India. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. The government regulation on NGOs, at a time when the country especially requires robust civil society organisations and networks, is not desirable. Critically analyse. (250 words)

Q. The decision to go without “Question Hour” during the Monsoon Session of Parliament has evoked serious concerns about the democratic functioning of the institution and erodes constitutional mandate of parliamentary oversight over executive action. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. “Sub-categorisation of reserved classes in India is needed for more inclusive affirmative actions.” Discuss the statement in the light of the recent judgement of the Supreme Court. (250 words)

Q. “A governor should be discharging his/her duty in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution, not just be an agent of the centre”. Discuss the statement in the light of the role of governor in the Indian polity. (250 words)

Q. Social media freedom should not become an impediment in curbing the spread of hate speeches online. Comment. (250 words)

Q. “Parliament is a deliberative assembly, and that the parliamentarian owes his constituents not his industry only, but his judgment” Explain this statement in the context of the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution. (250 words)

Q. Making it legally binding to have a fair proportion of women in the elected bodies can ensure political empowerment of women in India. Comment. (250 words)

Q. The functional overlap between the organs of government undermines the principle of separation of power. Comment.(150 words)

Q. “Fundamental duties are not made enforceable by a writ of court like the fundamental rights, but they are fundamental to the well being of society and individuals.” Examine. (250 words)

Q. Indian Constitution balances procedural norms and flexibility in adapting to changing needs of society. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. The Jurisdiction of the Supreme court under Article 142 supersedes the executive and the legislature. Discuss (150 words)

Q. “Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s founding statesman, was a great figure whose legacy transcended national boundaries”. Comment. (250 words)

Q. “Sedition law is a colonial relic and given its chilling effect on freedom of speech, the law must be repealed.” Discuss. (250 words)