Question: 63. Recently, “The Places of Worship Act, 1991” has been challenged. In this light, explain the concept of colourable legislation. Discuss the issues associated with the Places of Worship Act, 1991. Suggest some measures that can be adopted to rectify the situation. Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Governance) (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Sep 12, 2022

Question: 57. The OTT series ‘Criminal Justice’ brought to light the problem of Indian prisons and explained how an innocent waiting for court’s verdict actually turns into a criminal because of the prevailing conditions in Indian prisons. Examine the problem of high ratio of under trials in Indian prisons. What reforms do you suggest to improve the state of Indian prisons? Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Governance) (Indian Polity & Constitution) (Social Justice)

Sep 05, 2022

Question: 51. The recent reports of various state governments and NCRB indicate that atrocities against SCs and STs have been on rise in the past few years. Discuss the safeguards available to SCs and STs in India. What are the reasons for the current state of situations? Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Governance) (Indian Polity & Constitution) (Social Justice)

Aug 29, 2022

Question: 45. Discuss the various hurdles to cooperative federalism in India. Enumerate the possible solutions for the same. Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Aug 22, 2022

Question: 42. The Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 has a long road to cover to realize its objectives. Discuss. Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Aug 18, 2022

Question: 34. ‘ Judges appoint judges’ in the Indian judicial system. Comment. Answer in 150 words

General Studies Paper 2 (Governance) (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Aug 08, 2022

Question: 18. Parliamentary privileges are essential for MPs/public leaders to exercise their Constitutionally assigned duties. Discuss in relation to the recent political uproar regarding the new list of ‘unparliamentary words’. Answer in 150 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Jul 18, 2022

Question: 13. Explain the significance of the Parliamentary Committee System. Highlight the major issues associated with it. Answer in 150 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Jul 11, 2022

Question: 12. ‘India is slowly moving towards a unitary form of government defeating the principle of federalism embodied in the Constitution.’ Discuss. Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Jul 08, 2022

Question: 4. ‘Criminalisation of politics is one of the biggest threats to Indian democracy.’ Comment. Answer in 150 words (10 marks)

General Studies Paper 2 (Governance) (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Jun 27, 2022