UPSC_CS MAINS 2016 Paper II – Page 3

Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.

Points to Remember: Key features of the Government of India Act, 1935. Federal and quasi-federal features of the Act. Unitary biases within the Act. Comparison with a truly federal constitution. Introduction: The Government of India Act, 1935, was the longest and most detailed Act ever passed by the British Parliament for governing India. It aimed … Read more

Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?

Points to Remember: Essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991. Powers of the Delhi Legislative Assembly and the Lieutenant Governor. Conflicts between elected representatives and the Lieutenant Governor in Delhi. Analysis of the anomalies leading to conflicts. Potential implications for Indian federal politics. Introduction: The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991, aimed to establish a … Read more

What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?

Points to Remember: Key features of the Indian Constitution. The concept of judicial review. The significance of the Coelho case in establishing the limits of judicial review. The importance of judicial review as a basic feature of the Indian Constitution. Introduction: The Indian Constitution, a living document, is characterized by several basic features, including federalism, … Read more

In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.

Points to Remember: Low Integrity Index Ranking: India’s low ranking in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reflects a decline in public morality. Multifaceted Problem: The decline is rooted in a complex interplay of legal, political, social, and cultural factors. Need for Holistic Solutions: Addressing this requires a multi-pronged approach involving legal reforms, political will, … Read more

Discuss each adjective attached to the word âRepublicâ in the âPreambleâ. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?

Points to Remember: The Preamble’s adjectives: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, and Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. Analyzing the contemporary relevance and defensibility of each adjective. Considering both positive and negative aspects of each adjective’s application in present-day India. Suggesting ways to strengthen the ideals represented by these adjectives. Introduction: The Preamble to the Indian Constitution … Read more

To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note âtemporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmirâ, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.

Points to Remember: Article 370’s temporary nature. Historical context of its enactment. Legal challenges and interpretations. Political implications and ramifications. Future prospects and potential scenarios. Introduction: Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing the marginal note “temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir,” granted special autonomous status to the state. Enacted … Read more