International Relations
15 Marks
GS 2
UPSC Mains 2023
20 questions · 250 marks · Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
International Relations
15 Marks
Q2. The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well for India. What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
International Relations
15 Marks
Q3. Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the west. Describe its economic and political benefits for India.
International Relations
15 Marks
Q4. Virus of conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO”. In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating the problems.
Indian Constitution — evolution, features, amendments, basic structure
15 Marks
Q5. Explain the constitutional perspective of gender justice with the help of relevant Constitutional provisions and case laws.
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Governance
15 Marks
Q6. Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between, education, skill and employment.
Governance
15 Marks
Q7. Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
Parliament and State legislatures
15 Marks
Q8. Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislature in India.
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Governance
15 Marks
Q9. e-governance as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features.
Governance
15 Marks
Q10. Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.
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Governance
10 Marks
Q11. The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human resource development in India. Suggest measures to that can address this inadequacy.
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q12. “The constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society.” Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty.
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q13. Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to parliamentary sovereignty.
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Compare
Indian Constitution — evolution, features, amendments, basic structure
10 Marks
Q14. Who are entitled to receive free legal aid in India. Assess the role of NALSA in rendering free legal aid in India.
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q15. Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committee helped in the institutionalisation of Indian Parliament.
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Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q16. Explain the significance of the 101st constitutional amendment act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism.
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Explain
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q17. Account for legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using article 356 by the union government mid-1990s.
Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q18. Discuss the role of presiding officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices.
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Indian Polity
10 Marks
Q19. The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially. Comment.
Indian Polity
10 Marks