71^st BPSC Mains

Q. How has globalization contributed to a decline in formal-sector jobs in India? Is the push toward greater formalization harmful for the country’s development?

Q.  Write short note on the following :
The Bihar government’s decision to set up new sugar mills is an important step toward reviving the state’s sugar industry. Discuss the key benefits of this move and the major challenges for its effective implementation.

Q. “The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Act) marks a paradigm shift in India’s rural employment policy.” Discuss the rationale, key features, and expected benefits of the Act in the context of transforming rural livelihoods and infrastructure. 38

Q. Write short note on the following : Discuss the performance of the Agriculture and Allied Sectors in Bihar as highlighted in the Bihar Economic Survey 2024–25. Examine the role of government initiatives and suggest a future-oriented way forward. 7

Q. Anti defection law is defeating the purpose of what it was meant to achieve. Discuss. 38

Q. Write short note on the following : Examine how the growing nexus between crime and politics has shaped Bihar’s electoral landscape. 8

Q. Discuss the composition and objectives of the Zonal Councils. How effective are they in addressing inter-state disputes and promoting cooperative federalism? 38

Q. Write short note on the following : Examine the role of the Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people. 8

Q. The Parliament of India is not merely a law-making body but a multi-functional institution that acts as the pivot of the Indian democratic system. Discuss the composition and diverse roles of the Parliament in ensuring executive accountability and constitutional integrity. 38

Q. Write short note on the following : Discuss the procedure for amending the Constitution of India as laid down in Article 368. How does it reflect both rigidity and flexibility? 8

Q. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties are complementary pillars of the Indian Constitution. Examine how their harmonious coexistence is essential for sustaining constitutional democracy, social justice and responsible citizenship in India. 38

Q. Write short note on the following : Article - 32 of the Indian Constitution is the Right to Constitutional Remedies. Explain. 8

Q. An independent judiciary, having the power of judicial review, is a salient feature of the Constitution of India. Do you think judicial activism has further added to the powers of the Supreme Court? Explain with examples. 38

Q. Write short note on the following : Dynamic Secularism of India 8