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Mains questions by Polity microtheme

Finance Commission1
Judiciary vs Legislature1
Pressure Groups1
Role of MPs1
Special Provision1

Other questions

Polity

2013

Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss.
Polity

2013

Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss.
Polity

2013

Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution.
Finance Commission

Polity › Finance Commission

2013

Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances.
Judiciary vs Legislature

Polity › Judiciary vs Legislature

2013

The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically.
Pressure Groups

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.
Role of MPs

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?
Special Provision

Polity › Special Provision

2013

Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the `Nagas’ as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.

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