Mains Practice Questions

Q. The anti-defection law works best as an insurance against violation of the people’s mandate for a party, but it cannot be made a tool to stifle all dissent. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Social audits help in bridging the gap between policy objectives and outcomes. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Systemic flaws in the appointment process among other reasons have contributed to vacancies in the lower judiciary. Comment.

Q. Buddhism constitutes a bridge between India and South-East Asia. Comment. (250 words)

Q. The legitimacy of the government in a democracy is derived from constant scrutiny by elected representatives. Comment. (250 words)

Q. The tribunals perform an important and specialised role in justice delivery mechanism. Comment. (250 words)

Q. India’s engagement in the QUAD is a reflection of its evolving multi-polar foreign policy. Comment. (250 words)

Q. The double burden of undernutrition and obesity needs to be tackled as part of India's national nutrition strategy. Discuss (250 words)

Q. Does identity based politics weakens democracy by creating multiple fissures in society or strengthens it by increasing bargaining power of a collective group? Discuss giving reasons in support of your answer (250 words)

Q. The suspension of cross-LoC trade in Jammu and Kashmir region, which was started as one of the main steps in confidence building measures, will impact in multiple ways, apart from controlling terror linked and illegal activities along the trade corridor. Discuss (250 words)

Q. The growing problems in the field of medical implants in India calls for regulatory overhaul of present structure. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Criminalisation of politics will be a blow to our democracy if left unchecked. In light of this statement analyse the measures taken and also suggest some possible solutions. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by fixed dose combination(FDC) drugs? Highlight the advantages and limitations of FDCs in addressing the health care in India. (250 words)

Q. Analyse the limitations faced by model code of conduct in the digital age of political advertisement. (250 words)

Q. The recent Sri Lankan terror attack highlights the need for international cooperation on terror. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Examine the concerns and impacts associated with China’s Belt Road Initiative, which has expanded itself from being just an infrastructural project. (250 words)

Q. The sedition law has been used as a muzzling mechanism and is a weapon against the constitutional spirit of modern democracy. Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. The private sector in healthcare can play a pivotal role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the advantages and challenges of electioneering on social media.(250 words)

Q. Despite unique constitutional positioning , the governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functionsas judiciously, impartially and efficiently as envisaged by the constitution framers. Comment (250 words)

Q. Examine how the recent political turmoil in Algeria will have an impact on the region and its relations with India. (250 words)

Q. What are Election manifestos? Explain the significance and challenges of election manifestos in Indian democracy?

Q. Examine the concept of universal basic income in light of its probable advantages and concerns in a developing country like India (250 words)

Q. The recent phenomenon of Brexit and the withdrawal of the USA from the Trans-Pacific Partnership reflect the global mood of resistance towards regional cooperation and emphasis on bolstering the national identities. Discuss (250 words)

Q. SAARC has been a ‘failure’ in promoting regional cooperation, conflict resolution and peace building in the region. Critically examine. (250 words).

Q. What do you understand by VVPAT? What are the issues associated with it and steps taken by ECI in this regard? (250 words)

Q. Meaningful reform of UNSC will enhance its legitimacy, effectiveness and representativeness. Discuss (250 words)

Q. What are the advantages of EVM over paper ballots? What are the concerns still remaining in this regard? (250 words)

Q. Examine the strategic importance of Golan heights, and reasons for dispute in the region. Also discuss how change of US’s stance on the issue will impact the region and world at large. (250 words)

Q. Examine the reasons for underrepresentation of women in Indian political system. Also suggest some remedial measures to close this gender gap in politics. (250 words)