Mains Practice Questions

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

Q. Fairness under Article 21 is impaired when procedural law does not provide a speedy trial of the accused. In light of the above statement, examine the problem of the high ratio of the under trials in Indian prisons and discuss the recommendations of law commission on prison reforms. (250 words)

Q. Indian democracy faces various challenges due to criminalisation of politics. Examine the reasons, challenges and steps taken in this regard. (250 words)

Q. What are Common Service Centres? How do they promote the concept of good governance? (250 words)

Q. Examine the rationale of ‘Official Secrets Act’ for a democratic country like India and challenges arising due to this. (250 words)

Q. The Directive principles which are fundamental in the governance of the country cannot be isolated from the fundamental rights guaranteed. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Capital punishment is retributive justice and its effectiveness in curbing crime is contested. In this light, critically examine the need for continuance of capital punishment in India. (250 words)

Q. The idea of Gram Swaraj has not materialized in its essence. Critically Examine (250 words)

Q. Indian constitution is federal in nature, but unitary in soul. Examine (150 words)

Q. Examine the need and challenges related to Witness Protection Scheme. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by 'Doctrine of Basic Structure'? Discuss its evolution and significance in strengthening democracy. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the role played by NGOs in India and challenges being faced by them. Also suggest probable measures that need to be taken to enable their better functioning (250 words)

Q. Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India judgement. (250 words)

Q. What are the challenges involved in the implementation of the Digital India programme? How can we overcome the same? (150 words).

Q. Indian constitution is an amalgamation of global outlook and experiences gained during the freedom struggle. Comment. (150 words)

Q. For decades, India has tried to appoint an anti-corruption ombudsman. Discuss the efforts made and challenges remaining in this regard. (250 words)

Q. The Supreme Court, by declaring the NJAC unconstitutional, missed an opportunity to introduce important reformatory changes in the functioning of the judiciary. Examine. (250 words).

Q. Discuss the need and concerns related to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2018. (250 words)

Q. Independence of public institutions in a democracy is a barometer of governance. Comment. (150 words)

Q. The Parliament recently passed The Constitution 103 Amendment Act, 2019 to provide reservation in education and public employment to economically disadvantaged sections of the society. Discuss the impact and various concerns related to the bill. (250 words)

Q. Indian democracy is marked by perennial election process which hinders governance aspect. Analyze. (150 words)

Q. Parliament is a platform to deliberate, discuss and decide and not for disruptions in a democracy. Comment.

Q. In order to ensure success of e-governance , India needs to bridge the digital divide. Examine. (150 words)

Q. Separation of investigation from law and order can be very fruitful, provided the basic procedure is also revised. Discuss. 

Q. The draft Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Amendment Rules, 2018, have been criticised for expanding the scope for state surveillance. Discuss the need and concerns regarding the rules in view of rising incidence of fake news. (250 words)

Q. Though ordinances making power of President is given under Article 123 of the Constitution, yet its frequent use goes against the spirit of constitution. Examine. (150 words)

Q. NITI Aayog is an action tank than just a think tank. Critically Examine. (150 words)