Q: Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian constitution. (10)
Q: ‘Separation of powers’ is essential to ensure individual liberty. Discuss this with regard to the provisions in the constitution and practices adopted so far.(15)
Try these Prelims Questions :
Q 1. Article 1 describes India as a Union of States. Which of the following given below are implied by this?
Indian Federation is the result of an agreement by the states.
No state has the right to secede from the federation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q 2. Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is/are correct?
Popular sovereignty and adult franchise are the basic features of the Constitution.
The Constitution, in so far as the division of powers between the Centre and the States is concerned, is rigid.
The Constitution recognises the interdependence of civil and economic rights.
The Constitution mentions direct control by the people such as referendum, initiative and recall.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) Only 1
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q 3. Which of the following is/are central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India?
Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion
Gives official status to certain religions
Provides freedom to profess any religion
Ensures equality of all citizens within religious communities
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 only
Q 4. Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution and state which of them are correct with the help of given codes
The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the Preamble.
It is not justiciable in nature.
It cannot be amended.
It cannot override the specific provisions of the Constitution.
Codes:
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 1, 2 and 4
(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
(d) Only 2, 3 and 4
Q 5. Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Constitution and state which of them are correct with the help of given codes
The objective resolution proposed by Pt. Nehru ultimately became the Preamble.
It is not justiciable in nature.
It cannot be amended.
It cannot override the specific provisions of the Constitution.
Codes:
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 1, 2 and 4
(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
(d) Only 2, 3 and 4
Q 6. Which of the following statements with regard to citizenship provisions of the Constitution of India is/ are correct?
No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 6 or Article 8, if he /she has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State.
The Parliament has power to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship.
Indian Citizenship law is based on principle of jus soli only
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d) None of above
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Where is the fish’s eye?- an exact understanding of what’s been asked and answering to the point and not beating around the bush!
Where do you miss the war of the Mains Exam?
Not getting the essence of the question.
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Intro and Conclusion- how to gain mastery in this
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Not much… we only need some faith in yourself and Civilsdaily and a lot of practice.
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How Civils Daily Mains essential Program is going to solve your dilemmas???
1. Evidence-based question Framing- keeping in mind the wheel of UPSC
Question Formulation
Q). How is the Law Commission of India Constituted and what are its mandates? Analyze the role of the Law Commission in legal reforms in India. (CIVILS DAILY)
Why this question?
A similar question has been asked by UPSC in 2018 regarding Finance Commission i.e.“How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.”
Question Formulation
Our questions will now specifically state the following
Whether they are straightforward or thought-provoking/analytical.
Whether they have subparts.
Why this question – similar previous year questions, the importance of the theme, etc.
CD Innovation – Rather than the regular uninspiring questions, we have gone the extra mile and crafted unique, intellectually-stimulating questions. These will reward analytical ability and critical thinking.
Example:
(Q.) Intra-party democracy is indispensable for substantive democracy in India. Comment
2. Structured answers with holistic explanation
Model Answers
For ‘thought-provoking/analytical’ type of questions, we’ll provide the best way to approach them.
Alternate introductions
Sub-headings and categorization to enhance readability and answer structure.
OTB – Out of the box points for additional marks- with colour coding
(a.) Use of Question appropriate subheadings- to bring clarity in your thoughts
Sample from our test series:
Q.) What do you understand by price deficiency payment? Can it be a solution to end farmers’ woes in India? Critically Examine. (10 marks)
What is Price Deficiency Payment system?
Woes of Farmers
How can PDP Solve these woes
Challenges in front of PDP
Balanced Other reforms needed along with PDP to end the farmer’s woes
(b.) Continuous flow- so as to bring newness and avoid fragmentation
Taking a cue from the same Question we used in the second part:
How Farmers Will Be Benefited By PDPS:
MSP – The MSP system has many flaws in execution which include:
limited geographical coverage.
Better Cropping Pattern: The PDP system may be more effective than MSPs at ensuring that cropping patterns in India respond to consumer needs.
The price deficiency system may incentivize farmers to diversify beyond the conventional cereals.
Bypassing the need of storage facilities:
It will help curb food grain losses due to lack of adequate storage,
(Q.) What is the importance of Green Finance? So far, how has India performed in terms of Green Finance?
(e.) Colour coding
RED COLOUR TEXT– THESE POINTS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE. ABSENCE OF THESE MEANS THAT YOU WILL GET BELOW AVERAGE MARKS
GREEN COLOUR TEXT: THESE ARE VALUE ADDED/INNOVATIVE POINTS, WHICH MAY FETCH YOU MORE MARKS IF USED.
Example of Green colour point:
(Q.) Despite its environmental costs, coal is expected to retain its important position in India’s energy mix.
In this answer majority of candidates will mention how coal is abundant in India, how Renewable energy infrastructure is not yet developed enough to meet our energy needs.
However, a Green colour point here will be
How the people of Chota Nagpur region are dependent on coal and their job opportunities will take a hit if we stop using coal. This could further worsen the Naxalite problem in that region. You have added an internal security angle in a geography Question. This is what we mean by an innovative point.
Example of a red color point
Importance of Green Finance
Ecology savior: The environmental benefits include, for example, reductions in air, water and land pollution, reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improvedenergy efficiency while utilizing existing natural resources, as well as mitigation of and adaptation to climate change and their co-benefits.
Green finance involves the effective management of environmental risks across the financial system.
(f.) Different styles of answering so as to reduce monotonicity
Read the Question carefully and in your mind, divide the Question into sub-parts and all of these sub-parts need to be addressed in a structured way.
3 ways(types) to start your introduction:
1 st way is the Context: A question asked on lateral entry.
you can write little context to it like recently the govt has introduced lateral entry for the post of Joint secretary. You can always start with the context
2nd-way definition based: A question asked on do you think competitive federalism is working in India?
In this defining what is competitive federalism in the introduction part and after defining you can come to the main body that is it working or not and the solution. You can start by defining the concept.
3rd way is the Background based/Historical background: There is a question on all India judicial services.
you can start with its background that it was first recommended by law commission 1950s and after that other commissions had recommended this. So you can start with the history of the topic.
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Answer-copy evaluation in the industry has become stagnant. The focus is restricted to superficial, memory-based lapses rather than on analytical excellence and cross-domain inter-linkages.
Our stress will be on the following –
Superior introduction and conclusion.
Usage of subject-specific vocabulary.
Question comprehension: Answer alignment, Question Directive, Breaking down of the Questions into parts.
Articulation proficiency.
Substantiating evidence like Government and International Reports and Indices.
Prominent and contemporary examples.
Presentation: Use of Flowcharts, Tables, Graphs, Data, etc
4. Habitat chat group- in touch with mentors
But why to chat?
Because a single mentor cannot give a 360-degree view for all subjects
Subject wise division of group
Current Affairs based discussion- to provide you the idea of upcoming Questions
Inter-linkages of Paper 1, 2,3 and 4
Resolving Preparation related queries
Group learning
CD Habitat is where everything comes together learning, doubt clearing, notes, references, mentors, and a focussed community. You’re going to learn and discuss like never before. How will your queries be resolved? The moment you have a query, you post it in the group.
5. Video discussion after every test – to give a humanistic touch to your queries and bringing a new at every point
Together we can and together we will. We are here to become Guru Dronacharya. You must be ready to become ARJUN- The Warrior.
Mock Interviews at Civilsdaily form a crucial part of UPSC interview preparation. The quality and diversity of the panel helps prepare an aspirant for the actual interview at UPSC.
Aspirants have benefited greatly from the mock interview and the feedback they got from the panel members after their mock interview. At the same time, we work with the aspirants to improve upon the areas highlighted by the panel.
Aspirants will also get a personalized DAF based questionnaire based on extensive research and linkages with the issues of national and international importance.
The schedule of Mock Interviews for this week has been fixed.
Date: 29th Feb and 1st March 2020 (Book your slot)
Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Venue:Civilsdaily HQ, 1LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh
Interview slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special lectures and Group Discussion sessions have been planned at the Civilsdaily Center. Details will be updated soon on the website.
Panelists for Mock Interviews:
Lt. Gen (retd.) Rameshwar Roy
Shri R. P. Singh, IPS (retd.)
Shri V. P. Singh, IRPS
Shri T. N. Thakur, IAAS (retd.)
Dr.MakhanSaikia, Senior Editor, The Pioneer
Mr. Rakesh Dalal, Core Faculty, Civilsdaily
Mrs.AditiGupta, Corporate Leadership Specialist
Mr. Himanshu Arora, Economist, JNU, PMEAC
Tentative: Shri Harsh V. Pant (Observer Research Foundation), Shri SN Tripathi, IAS (Director IIPA), Shri Yogesh Narain (Retd. Defence Secretary), Shri Dipankar Gupta (Indian Sociologist) and others.
You all are supposed to submit your DAFs and selfie videos answering four questions provided to you. These will form the basis for mock interviews, DAF analysis, and personalized DAF-based questionnaire.
A One-to-One session will be held on 06 Feb 2020 (Thursday) in which aspirants will get an opportunity for detailed DAF analysis with V. P. Singh Sir and get clarity on all of their UPSC interview related doubts.
Aspirants will get a check on their approach and strategy for UPSC interview preparation.
