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All subjects 265Agriculture 0Art and Culture 0Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 0Governance 63Indian Society 0Internal Security 0International Relations 57Modern History 0Polity 108Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 37World History 0

All GS papers 974 GS1 275 GS2 265 GS3 268 GS4 166

Syllabus topics in GS2

GS2-01.Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution 18 GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; 16 GS2-03.Separation of Powers between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions 10 GS2-04.Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 8 GS2-05.Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries 9 GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) 13 GS2-08.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 11 GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies 22 GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) 9 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 14 GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 18 GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger 10 GS2-15.Transaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures); Citizens Charter, E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) 18 GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 5 GS2-17.India and its neighborhood- relations. 7 GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 19 GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 15

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Polity › Pressure Groups

Polity › Pressure Groups

2019

What are the methods used by the Farmers organizations to influence the policy- makers in India and how effective are these methods?
Polity › Pressure Groups

2017

How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?
Polity › Pressure Groups

2013

Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India.
Polity › Role of MPs

Polity › Role of MPs

2019

Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
Polity › Role of MPs

2013

The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention?
Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

2025

Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute ‘undue influence’ and consequently a corrupt practice.
Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

2022

Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

2020

“There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment.
Polity › RPAxElection Dispute

2019

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.
Polity › RPAxElectoral Reforms

Polity › RPAxElectoral Reforms

2024

Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to “one nation-one election” principle.

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