Q1) Highlight the significance of the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act and the challenges facing its effective implementation. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, popularly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam] provides for reservation of one-third of all seats for women in Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies….
MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 10th DECEMBER 2024 Q1) Do you think that Simultaneous Election militates against the very idea of federalism or is it an idea whose time has come again? Examine in the light of the recommendations made by the Ram Nath Kovind committee. (250 Words/15 Marks) Solution: Simultaneous elections mean, elections to the Lok…
Q1) The Uniform Civil Code, although a long-pending reform, must be implemented carefully to protect the diversity of India. Critically examine. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: A Uniform Civil Code (UCC) calls for the formulation of common set of laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, succession, adoption etc. to be applicable equally to all…
Q1) The basic structure doctrine has the potential to disrupt the principle of separation of power in favour of the judiciary. Critically Examine. (150 Words/10 Marks) Solution: The basic structure doctrine is a judicial principle introduced by the Supreme Court in the Kesavanada Bharti Case [1973]. It stipulates that there are certain basic features of…
Q1) While Fundamental Rights protect the Indian citizens against political hegemony, Directive Principles protect them against economic hegemony. Discuss. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: Fundamental Rights – guarantees to all citizens, protection from arbitrary actions by the state and ensure their individual freedoms such as. Preventing discrimination: (a) prohibits discrimination by the state and individuals based…
Q1) What does the following quotation mean to you? “Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame”-Benjamin Franklin. (150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) What does the following quotation mean to you? “The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” – Plato ANS According to me through this quote, Plato highlights the significance of citizen participation in the governance process to ensure good governance. He emphasizes the need to…
Q1) What does the following quotations mean to you? “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” -Mahatma Gandhi. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Happiness is a state of well-being; all human beings aspire for happiness, yet its meaning remains subjective. For Gandhiji, it meant being honest with…
Q1) Our probity is not less at the mercy of fortune than our property. What do you mean by probity in governance? Discuss ways of inculcating probity in public life. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Probity is the quality of having strong moral principles and abiding by them. Probity is a crucial feature of governance which…
Q1) Foreign aid, although championed as a vital tool for socio-economic development, often runs into stiff opposition from the intended beneficiaries. Elaborate on the various ethical concerns associated with foreign aid. Suggest measures to address the challenges related to foreign aid. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: Foreign aid means the international transfer of capital, goods, and…