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All subjects 20Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 3Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 4Modern History 0Polity 10Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 3World History 0

Microthemes in Polity

Alternate Dispute Resolution 1 Amendment 0 Attorney General 0 Case Laws 1 Comptroller and Auditor General CAG 0 Constitutional Comparison 1 Constitutional Morality 0 DPSP 0 Emergency 1 Executive Vs Legislature 0 Finance Commission 0 Governor 0 GovernorXUnion Territory 0 Informal Associations 0 Judiciary 0 Judiciary vs Legislature 0 Local Self-Government 1 Non-Constitutional/Statutory Bodies 0 ParliamentXCommittees 1 ParliamentXHouses 0 ParliamentxPresiding Officers 1 ParliamentxPrivileges 0 Party System 0 Preamble 0 President Powers 0 Pressure Groups 0 Role of MPs 0 RPAxElection Dispute 0 RPAxElectoral Reforms 0 RPAxMCC 0 Separation of Powers 1 Special Provision 0 Union and State Executive 0

All GS papers 10GS1 0GS2 10GS3 0GS4 0

Syllabus topics in GS2

GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 2 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 2 GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 1 GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 1 GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries 1 GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) 2 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 0 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 0 GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) 0 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 0 GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 0 GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger 0 GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) 0 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 0 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 0 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 0 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 0

All years 108 2025 10 2024 9 2023 10 2022 10 2021 9 2020 8 2019 9 2018 7 2017 9 2016 6 2015 7 2014 6 2013 8

Other questions

Polity

2023

Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?
Polity

2023

”The Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society”. Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty.
Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

Polity › Alternate Dispute Resolution

2023

Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority(NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.
Polity › Case Laws

Polity › Case Laws

2023

Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws.
Polity › Constitutional Comparison

Polity › Constitutional Comparison

2023

Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty.
Polity › Emergency

Polity › Emergency

2023

Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid 1990s.
Polity › Local Self-Government

Polity › Local Self-Government

2023

“The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially.” Comment.
Polity › ParliamentXCommittees

Polity › ParliamentXCommittees

2023

Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament?
Polity › ParliamentxPresiding Officers

Polity › ParliamentxPresiding Officers

2023

Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices.
Polity › Separation of Powers

Polity › Separation of Powers

2023

“Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy”. Comment.

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