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MGP 2024 | Cohort 1 | Half Length Test #9 (712103) | ………………

(10 Questions | 125 Marks | Duration 1.5 Hours)

Instructions: All questions are compulsory. The number of marks carried by a question/part is
indicated against it. Quality of the answer is more important than the length of the answer.

Q.1) The Lokpal Act aimed to establish an institution that would act as a deterrent against corruption.
However, the actual impact of the Lokpal has fallen short of expectations. Assess the reasons behind
the underwhelming performance of the Lokpal and propose strategies to strengthen its functioning.
(10 marks, 150 words)

yksdiky vfèkfu;e dk mís'; ,d ,slh laLFkk dh LFkkiuk djuk Fkk tks Hkz"Vkpkj ds f[kykQ ,d fuokjd ds :i esa dk;Z
djsxkA gkykafd] yksdiky dk okLrfod çHkko mEehnksa ls de jgk gSA yksdiky ds [kjkc çn'kZu ds dkj.kksa dk vkdyu
dhft, vkSj blds dkedkt dks etcwr djus ds fy, j.kuhfr;ksa dks çLrqr dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.2) The transfer of judicial powers to quasi-judicial bodies has raised concerns regarding the creation
of a parallel justice delivery system through tribunalization of justice. In this perspective, examine the
benefits and drawbacks of empowering quasi-judicial bodies with judicial powers.
(10 marks, 150 words)

vèkZ&U;kf;d fudk;ksa dks U;kf;d 'kfä;ksa ds gLrkarj.k us U;k; ds U;k;kfèkdj.khdj.k ds ekè;e ls lekukarj U;k; forj.k
ç.kkyh ds fuekZ.k ds ckjs esa fparkvksa dks c<+k fn;k gSA bl ifjçs{; esa] U;kf;d 'kfä;ksa ds lkFk vèkZ&U;kf;d fudk;ksa dks
l'kä cukus ds ykHkksa vkSj dfe;ksa dh ijh{k.k dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.3) Simultaneous elections can promote governance continuity and reduce election-related
expenditure. However, the idea must be carefully examined to ensure equal opportunities for all
parties, preserve federal principles, and maintain the essence of democratic representation. Discuss.
(10 marks, 150 words)

,d lkFk pquko djkus ls 'kklu dh fujarjrk dks c<+kok fey ldrk gS vkSj pquko lacaèkh [kpZ de gks ldrk gSA gkykafd]
lHkh nyksa ds fy, leku volj lqfuf'pr djus] la?kh; fl)karksa dks lajf{kr djus vkSj yksdrkaf=d çfrfufèkRo ds lkj dks
cuk, j[kus ds fy, bl fopkj dh lkoèkkuhiwoZd tkap dh tkuh pkfg,A ppkZ dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.4) Is the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) able to tackle the threats to
the rights of children in India? Examine. (10 marks, 150 words)

D;k jk"Vªh; cky vfèkdkj laj{k.k vk;ksx ¼NCPCR½ Hkkjr esa cPpksa ds vfèkdkjksa ds [krjksa ls fuiVus esa l{ke gS\ ijh{k.k
dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.5) "The Attorney General of India holds a pivotal position in the legal system and represents the
interests of the government." Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of appointment
as well as the scope of her powers and responsibilities. (10 marks, 150 words)

ßHkkjr ds vV‚uÊ tujy dkuwuh ç.kkyh esa ,d egRoiw.kZ LFkku j[krs gSa vkSj ljdkj ds fgrksa dk çfrfufèkRo djrs gSAa Þ
O;k[;k dhft, fd ;g fu;qfä dh i)fr vkSj 'krksZa ds lkFk&lkFk mldh 'kfä;ksa vkSj ftEesnkfj;ksa ds nk;js esa dSls
ifjyf{kr gksrk gSA ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

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MGP 2024 | Cohort 1 | Half Length Test #9 (712103) | ………………

(10 Questions | 125 Marks | Duration 1.5 Hours)

Q.6) Describe the legal and administrative powers vested in the Election Commission to conduct
elections. Assess the effectiveness of the ECI in exercising its powers independently and impartially,
and suggest reforms to strengthen its functioning. (15 marks, 250 words)

pquko djkus ds fy, pquko vk;ksx esa fufgr dkuwuh vkSj ç'kklfud 'kfä;ksa dk o.kZu dhft,A Lora= vkSj fu"i{k :i ls
viuh 'kfä;ksa dk ç;ksx djus esa ECI dh çHkko'khyrk dk vkdyu dhft,] vkSj blds dkedkt dks etcwr djus ds fy,
lqèkkjksa dk lq>ko nhft,A ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.7) Examine the mandate and powers of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in
protecting the rights and interests of Scheduled Castes. Also enumerate the challenges faced by the
NCSC in fulfilling its responsibilities. (15 marks, 250 words)

vuqlwfpr tkfr;ksa ds vfèkdkjksa vkSj fgrksa dh j{kk esa jk"Vªh; vuqlwfpr tkfr vk;ksx ¼NCSC½ ds 'kklukfèkdkj vkSj 'kfä;ksa
dh tkap dhft,A NCSC }kjk viuh ftEesnkfj;ksa dks iwjk djus esa lkeuk dh tkus okyh pqukSfr;ksa dk Hkh mYys[k dhft,A
¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.8) Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system in ensuring a
representative polity. Can a move towards a proportional electoral system address the limitations of
the first-past-the-post system? (15 marks, 250 words)

,d çfrfufèkd jktuhfr lqfuf'pr djus esa QLVZ&ikLV&n&iksLV ¼FPTP½ ç.kkyh dh çcyrk vkSj detksfj;ksa dk ewY;kadu
dhft,A D;k vkuqikfrd pquko ç.kkyh dh vksj c<+us ls QLVZ&ikLV&n&iksLV flLVe dh lhekvksa dks lacksfèkr fd;k tk
ldrk gS\ ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.9) The Finance Commission serves as the balancing wheel of fiscal federalism, but despite its efforts
to widen the share of states in the divisible pool of taxes, the struggle for financial resources between
the center and states has only intensified. Analyse the factors contributing to this paradox and its
implications for fiscal federalism in India. (15 marks, 250 words)

foÙk vk;ksx jktdks"kh; la?kokn ds larqyu pØ ds :i esa dk;Z djrk gS] ysfdu djksa ds foHkkT; iwy esa jkT;ksa dh fgLlsnkjh
dks pkSM+k djus ds vius ç;klksa ds ckotwn] dsaæ vkSj jkT;ksa ds chp foÙkh; lalkèkuksa ds fy, la?k"kZ dsoy rst gks x;k gSA
bl fojksèkkHkkl esa ;ksxnku nsus okys dkjdksa vkSj Hkkjr esa jktdks"kh; la?kokn ds fy, blds fufgrkFkZ dk fo'ys"k.k dhft,A
¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.10) While decriminalization of politics is crucial, it is equally important to balance it with principles
of justice, fairness, and the presumption of innocence to ensure the elimination of any doubt
regarding political persecution of the opposition. In this perspective, discuss the necessity of
decriminalization of politics and the challenges therein. Also assess the role of judiciary in furthering
the cause of clean politics. (15 marks, 250 words)

tcfd jktuhfr dk xSj&vijkèkhdj.k egRoiw.kZ gS] bls U;k;] fu"i{krk vkSj funkZs"krk ds fl)karksa ds lkFk larqfyr djuk
Hkh mruk gh egRoiw.kZ gS rkfd foi{k ds jktuhfrd mRihM+u ds ckjs esa fdlh Hkh lansg dk mUewyu lqfuf'pr fd;k tk
ldsA bl ifjçs{; esa] jktuhfr ds xSj&vijkèkhdj.k dh vko';drk vkSj mlesa pqukSfr;ksa ij ppkZ dhft,A LoPN jktuhfr
ds mís'; dks vkxs c<+kus esa U;k;ikfydk dh Hkwfedk dk Hkh vkdyu dhft,A ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

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Road, Patna, Bihar 800001 | Hyderabad - 1st & 2nd Floor, SM Plaza, RTC X Rd, Indira Park Road, Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020
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