Question: 168. ‘Collegium system has not improved social diversity in higher judiciary.’ Do you agree? Explain. Answer in 150 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Jan 18, 2023

Question: 147. In sorting out the method by which the Election Commission of India is constituted, the guiding principle must be functional and effective independence from the executive. Comment. Answer in 150 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Dec 22, 2022

Question: 145. Critically evaluate the need for a Uniform Civil Code in India. Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Dec 20, 2022

Question: 120. Give a critique of the evolution of the concept of ‘judicial review’ with a special focus on the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Answer in 150 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Nov 21, 2022

Question: 114. The basic structure doctrine through the past 50 years has served as the most important tool to strengthen democracy and keep the spirit of Constitution alive. Explain. Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Nov 14, 2022

Question: 108. Denying prisoners their right to vote undermines law and policy that is meant to rehabilitate and integrate prisoners. Comment. Answer in 150 words.

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

Nov 07, 2022

Question: 102. “The desirability of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is consistent with the principles of equality, fairness and justice.” In the light of this statement, discuss the issues associated with implementation of UCC. Answer in 250 words.

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

Oct 31, 2022

Question: 75. Capital punishment is retributive justice and its effectiveness in curbing crimes is debatable. In this context, critically examine the need for continuance of capital punishment in India. Answer in 250 words.

General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity & Constitution)

Sep 26, 2022

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