APPSC GROUP 1
MAINS EXAM
INDIAN
POLITY AND CONSTITUTION - PREVIOUS YEAR’S EXAM QUESTIONS (2011, 2012, 2016 AND
2017)
1. 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.
this backdrop, briefly analyse the constitutional provisions with regard to
tyranny of majority and appeasement of minority.
2. “In spite of unitary
features of the Constitution, federalism survived in
India.” Comment.
India.” Comment.
3. What is office of profit
? Critically analyse the developments in India on
this issue.
this issue.
4. Distinguish between
Judicial Review and Judicial Activism and also cite
the important decisions of the Supreme Court on the two subjects.
the important decisions of the Supreme Court on the two subjects.
5. 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.
of the important decisions taken by the Inter-State Council in the last
3 years.
6. 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 ?
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 ?
7. 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.
case of parties recognised by the Election Commission of India ? Explain
the features of the Indian party system.
8. 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.
(EVMs) in elections in India. Analyse the recent allegations on tampering
of EVMs and suggest solutions.
9.“The Right to Information
Act is meant only for providing information
but not grievance redressal.” Comment.
but not grievance redressal.” Comment.
10. What are the functions of
the National Commission for Women?
11. The Indian constitution is federal in form but unitary
in spirit. Discuss.
12. Analyze the effectiveness of implementation of the
Directive Principles of State policy and suggest way to improve it.
13. What is concept of cooperative federalism? Does it
exist in Indian Polity
14. Comment briefly on the financial relations between the
union and the states are in India. What are irritants generally encountered.
15. What is Judicial Activism? What is its impact on
Indian polity?
16. What is the relative position of the Rajya Sabha as compared
to the loksabha in our political system.
17. Describe the procedure for amending the constitution? What
is the criticism against it?
18. What according to the Supreme court constitutes the
basic structure of our constitution? Please name a couple of important
judgements of the supreme court on this issue?
19. Describe various special provisions in the
constitution relating to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, Backward classes
and Anglo Indians.
20. Explain the concept of minorities with reference to
the Indian constitution and the safeguards available for protection of their
rights.
21. Explain the right to equality guaranteed under the
constitution of India in the light of the doctrine of reasonable
classification.
22. Analyze the concept importance of Directive Principles
of State policy. Explain the relationship and difference between the
fundamental rights and Directive Principles of state policy.
23. Discuss the administrative relations between the union
and the states. How are the interstate water disputes resolved in India.
24. Discuss the powers and functions of the election
commission of India and explain its role in protection of representative
democracy in India.
25. Explain the privileges and immunities of legislature
under the constitution of India. How far can the judiciary interfere with such
privileges and immunities.
26. Analyse the constitutional amendments made so far in
relation to the fundamental rights guaranteed under part III of the
constitution.
27. Write a critical note on the Emergency powers under
the constitution and their misuse.
28. Analyze the aims and objectives of the scheduled
castes and scheduled tribes (prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Explain
whether such objectives have been achieved.
29. What are the constitutional guarantees given to women?
Explain the role of the national commission for women in protecting the rights
of the women.
30. The constitution postulates in its preamble that India
shall be a secular Republic. What are the constitutional provisions consistent
this declaration.
31. Trace the genesis and development of Uniform Civil
Code in India. Cite authoritative judgements on this issue.
32. What are the principles adopted by the courts in an
irreconcilable conflict between a law made by the parliament and a law made by
the state legislature.
33. Give instances where in the constitution provides
control of the Union over the states.
34. Explain the conflict resolution mechanism in case of
deadlock between the two houses of a state legislature on a piece of
legislation.
35. There is no constitutional basis to claim absolute
immunity from parliamentary proceedings. Explain with reference to leading
cases.
36. Explain the constitutional guarantees to the right to
property in the light of the 44th amendment act.
37. The basic structure of the constitution in effect
limits the amending power of parliament. Discuss.
38. Explain the powers and functions of the Human Rights
commission.
39. Examine the classification of scheduled castes within
the constitutional scheme.