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22 Apr 2025
Full Length Tests
GS Paper 2
Day 43: Section-A (Short Answer Questions)
Q.1. Highlight the characteristics of the Indian Federal structure. What are the major issues related to it? (Answer in 125 words)
Q.2. Discuss the role of the Finance Commission in Centre-State financial relations. Do you agree that it should be given a permanent status? (Answer in 125 words)
Q.3.Discuss the structure and mandates of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). What are the current issues related to it? (Answer in 125 words)
Q.4. What are the recent challenges are being faced by the Local Self-Government in terms of their functionality? Suggest some measures to address these challenges. (Answer in 125 words)Q.5.‘Governor in all his/her functions is a mere puppet of union government’. Critically analyze the statement. (Answer in 125 words)
Q.6.How far the Russia-Ukraine war affecting India’s strategic and economic interests? Elaborate. (Answer in 125 words)
Q.7.What are the main areas of cooperation within BRICS? Highlight the challenges associated with it. (Answer in 125 words)
Q.8.Explain the procedure of the Vice-President’s election in India, highlighting the constitutional provisions and the significance of the electoral college involved. (Answer in 125 words)
Q.9.Uniform Civil Code (UCC) with reference to the Indian society is the need of time’. Elucidate.(Answer in 125 words)
Q.10.Critically examine the system of judicial review provided in the Constitution of India. How is it different from the American system of judicial review? (Answer in 125 words)
Section-B (Long Answer Questions)
Q.11. What is the basic principle of the Alternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) mechanism? Discuss the different ADR mechanisms used in the Indian judicial system. (Answer in 200 words)
Q.12.Highlight the role of NITI Aayog in achieving the vision of New India. How is it enhancing the concept of co-operative federalism in India? (Answer in 200 words)
Q.13.Highlight the necessity of reforms in the procedure of election in India. What amendments should be incorporated in the Representation of Peoples Act (RPA) to achieve these reforms? (Answer in 200 words)
Q.14. Critically assess the evolving role of the QUAD as a strategic coalition in the Indo-Pacific region. How does its emergence align with and advance India’s geopolitical and economic interests? (Answer in 200 words)
Q.15.Highlight India’s interest associated with the South China Sea. How the Act East Policy can be strategically helpful for India in this region? (Answer in 200 words)
Q.16. Discuss the acquisition and termination provisions related to Indian citizenship enacted under Citizenship Act, 1955. (Answer in 200 words)
Q.17. Discuss the recent issues between India and European Union in terms of trade and economic cooperation. (Answer in 200 words)
Q.18. In the backdrop of evolving regional dynamics, critically examine the major areas of cooperation between India and Bangladesh. (Answer in 200 words)
Q.19. ‘Right to Information Act empowers citizens to be stakeholder in the transparency of governance.’ Comment. (Answer in 200 words)
Q. 20. Examine the key initiatives undertaken by the Indian government to address challenges and enhance the use of Information Technology across various domains of public administration. (Answer in 200 words)
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