Test - 10

GS - II
1. Several judicial pronouncements have been unable to counter the
spectre of criminalised politics. Examine. (10 Marks, 150 Marks)
2. Examine the need of overhaul of India's criminal justice system. What
measures would you suggest for the same. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
3. Differentiate between delegate legislation and subordinate
legislation. How are they related to the concept of separation of
powers? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
4. Discuss the factors influencing parliamentary productivity in India
and their implications for effective governance and representative
democracy. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
5. What are the legal and non-legal measures through which civil society
plays a constructive role in Indian democracy. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
6. Anganwadi system has been the backbone of India’s rural
development story. But this backbone is under stress under recent
times. Critically evaluate. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
7. Right to health has been considered as an integral part of the bouquet
of rights an Indian enjoys. How far do you believe the state has been
successful in ensuring this. Also highlight the challenges faced in the
health sector, especially primary healthcare. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
8. “We have rule of lawyers, not rule of law. The legal profession has a
monopoly over one branch of government as it was never intended to.”
Discuss in context of India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
9. Critically analyse the provisions concerning “corrupt practices” in
Representation of People’s Act. What suggestions would you give to
enforce responsibility and accountability in politicians in general and
legislators in particular. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
10. Analyse the circumstances and implications of the 2023 Supreme
Court judgment in GNCTD vs LG Delhi case on the administration
of NCT of Delhi (10 Marks, 150 Words)
11. Despite completing 8 years after its introduction, the Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana has been unable to solve the housing conundrum.
Evaluate. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
12. It is high time the Inter State Council is Revived with a view on
developing better coordination, collaboration and cooperation
between centre and states. Discuss. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
13. It has been 35 years since Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted,
but there does not seem to be an end to the menace of corruption
especially in the public services. Do you think this is the biggest
challenge for Civil services in India ? Justify. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
14. Standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj tabled
in Lok Sabha which said, “Out of 26 states, for which information
was given by the Ministry, only nine states have constituted 6th State
Finance Commissions, and out of them, only two are active. Do you
believe that lack of political will is a major reason behind the
unsatisfactory performance of local government institutions in the
country? What other factors are contributing towards the same?
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
15. Examine the issues of Public Grievance Redressal in India. How far
do you believe the efforts of concerned agencies have been
successful in fulfilling the Sevottam Model. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
16. Just providing rights is not enough in preventing marginalisation. In
this context, examine how comprehensive legal framework will
safeguard the marginalised sections of the society.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
17. Examine the recent uptick in India -US relations in the context of
Russia as an all weather ally. How far do you agree that one of the
two relations needs to be sacrificed at the altar of the other?
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
18. Africa’s century is facing serious external and internal challenges as
it becomes a playground for proxy wars and unrest. In this context,
Discuss India’s interests in Africa and also examine any ongoing
efforts to further the same. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
19. India needs to look beyond France if it has to step up a collaborative
partnership with European union. Critically analyse.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
20. Indo-pacific economic framework for prosperity is an endeavour that
is too broad and too vague in its mandate and does not directly serve
Indian interests. Critically discuss from perspective of Indian
participation and future prospects. (15 Marks, 250 Words)