APPSC Group-I Mains 2016, Paper III
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- 1What according to the Supreme Court constitutes "the basic structure" of our constitution? Please name a couple of important judgements of the Supreme Court on this issue?10 marks · Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Union-State functions
- 2Explain the concept of minorities with reference to the Indian constitution and the safeguards available for protection of their rights.10 marks · Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Union-State functions
- 3Describe the various special provisions in the constitution relating to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward classes and Anglo-Indians.10 marks · Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Union-State functions
- 4Analyze the effectiveness of implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy and suggest ways to improve it.10 marks · Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Union-State functions
- 5"The Indian constitution is federal in form but unitary in spirit" - Discuss.10 marks · Federal structure, Governor and distribution of powers
- 6What is concept of cooperative federalism? Does it exist in Indian polity?10 marks · Federal structure, Governor and distribution of powers
- 7Comment briefly on the financial relations between the Union and the States in India. What are irritants generally encountered?10 marks · Federal structure, Governor and distribution of powers
- 8What is the relative position of the Rajya Sabha as compared to the Lok Sabha in our political system?10 marks · Parliament and State Legislatures
- 9Describe the procedure for amending the constitution? What is the criticism against it?10 marks · Judiciary in India
- 10What is meant by "judicial activism"? What is its impact on Indian polity?10 marks · Judiciary in India