Mains Practice Questions

Q. Explain the various types of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms available in India. What advantages do they offer over the traditional methods of settling disputes? (250 Words)

Q. Although the Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution and Bill of Rights of the US Constitution are similarly progressive in spirit, they have many differences too.” Comment. (150 Words)

Q. The roots of the most pertinent challenges faced by Indian politics today can be traced to the lack of intra-party democracy. Comment on why Indian polity lacks intra-party democracy. (250 Words)

Q. Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations. (250 words)

Q. The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario. (250 words)

Q. ‘Even after 75 years of independence, women’s representation in Lok Sabha has not increased much.’ Discuss the reasons and suggest measures to increase women representation in Parliament.

Q. Inducting ex-bureaucrats as Cabinet ministers can help policy making and implementation become effective and efficient in India. Evaluate.(250 Words)

Q. The exercise of discretionary power by any office has the moral obligation of objectivity and impartiality. However, the powers bestowed in the office of the Governor are often mired with controversy. Analyze. (250 Words)

Q. The new global order poses a challenge for India to make its presence felt like an emerging power in the present global order. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Outer space is emerging as a potential fourth arm of any country’s defence setup. Discuss the issues associated with outer space geopolitics and also suggest a way forward. (250 Words)

Q. Highlight the role and importance of Pressure Groups in Indian polity, also mention their major shortcomings. (150 words)

Q. India’s long journey from chronic food shortage to surplus food producer offers several interesting lessons for other developing countries in the world. Discuss.(250 Words)

Q. What are the different types of integrity? Highlight its utility in governance. (150 Words)

Q. While the Central and State Governments both derive their authority from the Constitution, the Indian Constitution provides for a federal system with a unitary bias. Explain. (250 Words)

Q. Global Hunger Index 2021 rankings show a serious level of hunger and food insecurity in India. In this context, it is imperative that India take holistic measures to deal with the issue of food insecurity. (250 Words)

Q. In the 21^st century, India needs to weigh the relationship with the Gulf countries not merely through economic but strategic prism. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. How can the role of the election commission be strengthened in India, for reinforcing the democratic structure of the country?

Q. The role of 'Panchayati Raj Institutions' (PRIs) is very important in both disaster risk reduction and post-disaster management. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. The role played by the Election Commission of India has bestowed a very high level of confidence in the minds of Indian citizens in ensuring the purity of the elected legislative bodies in the country. Critically examine. (250 Words)

Q. The noble purpose of the anti-defection law is to bring stability to governments. However, it is sometimes said to be against the true spirit of democracy. Discuss. (150 Words)

Q. Indian women have taken a great stride in all fields of activity, yet a lot remains to be achieved. In the light of the statement discuss the need to relook into various issues related to women's education especially higher education. (250 Words)

Q. SCO has emerged as a key regional organisation in the Eurasian space. In the light of the statement discuss the opportunity for India to fulfil its national interest. (250 Words)

Q. BRICS grouping succeeded up to a point but it now confronts multiple challenges due to changes in the geopolitical order. Comment. (250 words)

Q. Recently announced National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm will help India become self-reliant in edible oil and reduce dependence on imports. Critically discuss. (250 Words).

Q. The efficiency of the collegium system has been challenged time to time in terms of its independence and transparency of judicial appointments. Critically examine. (250 Words)

Q. Cooperative sector’s immense transformative power has not been optimally realised so far. In the light of the statement suggest measures to fully utilise the sector’s potential. (250 Words)

Q. ‘Existing evidence from the Covid-19 pandemic provides a clear message that a neglect of public health systems can mean large-scale, avoidable losses of lives.’ Discuss the issues with Public Health systems. (250 Words).

Q. ‘There has been a shift in India’s Tibet Policy.’ Discuss the statement in the event of increasing tensions between India and China. (250 Words)

Q. Manual scavenging remains an embodiment of injustice and failure of India to follow Gandhian ideas. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Without Parliament Privileges, Members of Parliament cannot discharge their functions as entrusted upon them by the Constitution. Discuss. (250 Words)