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MAINS MENTORSHIP 2023 (STATIC)

SECTIONAL TEST 9
Question Booklet

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Syllabus:

▪ Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant

Provisions and Basic Structure.
▪ Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to
the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges
Therein.
▪ Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions.
▪ Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries.

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Syllabus
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1. What do you understand by right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of the
constitution? Can access to internet be considered as fundamental right? 15 Marks

2. What do you understand by alternate dispute resolution? In this context examine the need for
mediation in commercial disputes. 15 Marks

3.Examine the role of SC in upholding and protecting fundamental rights of the citizens since
ADM Jabalpur case in the light of demand for review of constitutionality of CAA. 15 Marks

4.Discuss the evolution of parliamentary traditions in India during British Rules. 10 Marks

5.Should water be moved to the Concurrent List? Discuss critically 10 Marks

6.ULBs to become effective instruments of governance must get finance rights. Comment 10
Marks

7. Constitution is a document of social revolution. Comment 10 Marks

8. The constitution is called a living document because its ability to grow and change with time
and circumstances. 10 Marks

9. Do you think that some of the ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution remain only
on paper even today? Critically evaluate. 10 Marks

10. The role of the Governor had come in for considerable criticism on the ground that some
Governors had failed to display the quality of impartiality expected of them. Discuss with relevant
SC judgments and Sarkaria Commission report on Centre –State Relations. 15 Marks

11. Discuss the significance of Article 21 of the constitution. Also comment upon how SC has
expanded its scope. 10 Marks

12. Compare and contrast Indian Political system and US political system. 10 Marks

13. With the decline of the Parliament and rise of popularity of the PM, many argue that India
should adopt Presidential system. In this context, discuss the basic difference between
parliamentary and Presidential system of government. Also give your opinion about desirability
of Presidential system in India. 10 Marks

14. What do you understand by class legislation? Do you think Maratha reservation law is a class
legislation? Discuss in the context of Right to equality under Article 14. 15 Marks

15. Discuss the concept of constitutionalism. Is constitutionalism in India a myth or reality? 15

Marks

16. The local self-government in India has not proved to be an effective instrument of
governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. 15
Marks
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17. What do you understand by Basic Structure Doctrine? Do you think it is an unfair restriction
on the power of Parliament to amend the constitution under Article 368? Critically examine. 10
Marks

18. Critically examine the relationship between DPSP and FR. 15 Marks

19. Discuss the concept of secularism in Indian Constitution. How it is different from Western
Concept of secularism. Do you think Citizenship Amendment Act violates secular values of the
constitution? 15 Marks

20. What do you understand by Cooperative Federalism? Discuss constitutional provisions and
institutional mechanism. 15 Marks