APPSC Group-I Mains 2020, Paper III
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- 1How was the Constituent Assembly formed that framed the Indian constitution? Critically evaluate the Constitution of India as framed by the Constituent Assembly.10 marks · Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Union-State functions
- 2Explain any five salient features of the Indian Constitution.10 marks · Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Union-State functions
- 3Why did we adopt federalism with a strong central government? Explain the important provisions that create a strong central government.10 marks · Federal structure, Governor and distribution of powers
- 4Explain the role of Governor in states by focusing on its powers and functions.10 marks · Federal structure, Governor and distribution of powers
- 5Describe the main features of the 73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian Constitution.10 marks · Local governance (73rd/74th) and Constitutional Authorities
- 6Describe the salient features of the Rural and Urban Local Governance under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.10 marks · Local governance (73rd/74th) and Constitutional Authorities
- 7Differentiate between the powers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on the basis of the following parameters: functions and control over election. Explain, with reasons, the powers that are exercised only by the Lok Sabha.10 marks · Parliament and State Legislatures
- 8Define Privileges of state legislature and classify it into two broad categories.10 marks · Parliament and State Legislatures
- 9Define Judicial Review with special reference to the classification given by Justice Syed Shah Mohamed Quadri. Describe the importance and scope of Judicial Review.10 marks · Judiciary in India
- 10Define judicial activism with special reference to PIL and SAL. Judicial activism has had manifold impact on the political system. Justify the statement adding suitable arguments.10 marks · Judiciary in India
- 11Define public administration and explain its evolution in India.10 marks · Public Administration: meaning and evolution in India
- 12Differentiate between the administrative ideas in Kautilya's Arthashashtra and the Mughal administration.10 marks · Public Administration: meaning and evolution in India
- 13Explain the major governmental interventions in the social sector with special reference to Health and education.10 marks · Government policies and interventions for development
- 14Define 'development' as explained by Prof. Amartya Sen. Explain the characteristics of the new development thinking, and also mention the four areas where the government has to play a crucial role.10 marks · Development processes: civil society and NGOs
- 15Describe the role of NGOs and Civil Services in Democracy.10 marks · Development processes: civil society and NGOs
- 16Give the reason for the UN to partner with the civil society. Explain the importance of civil societies. Under which Acts are the NGOs in India legally registered?10 marks · Development processes: civil society and NGOs
- 17Describe the work of the statutory bodies with example and mention in which countries they are set up. Explain quasi-judicial bodies, providing two examples from India.10 marks · Statutory, regulatory, quasi-judicial bodies and Civil Services
- 18Why does the Indian Government make use of the e-governance strategy? Mention the several initiatives in the journey from e-governance vision to implementation. How can we say that the Indian government is accountable, responsive and legitimate government?10 marks · Good governance, e-governance, RTI and Social Audit
- 19What is RTI? What rights are available under RTI Act 2005? If RTI is a Fundamental Right, then why do we need an Act to give us this Right?10 marks · Good governance, e-governance, RTI and Social Audit
- 20What is social audit? What are its objectives and advantages?10 marks · Good governance, e-governance, RTI and Social Audit
- 21Define ethics, with reference to ethics in Indian tradition. Mention five principles to manage ethics in public service.10 marks · Ethics and Human Interface
- 22How does time and space effect ethics in private and public relationships? Illustrate.10 marks · Ethics and Human Interface
- 23What do you understand by the values of an entity? What is the need for value education? Discuss how gender inequality came to be recognised as inequality in the Indian context and the kind of responses that this recognition produced.10 marks · Human values
- 24What is the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values?10 marks · Human values
- 25Define moral attitude and explain the four qualities of moral attitude. What are the factors that shape political attitude?10 marks · Attitude and Emotional intelligence
- 26Explain the concept of emotional intelligence with special reference to the three main models of emotional intelligence. How are emotional intelligence applied in administration and governance?10 marks · Attitude and Emotional intelligence
- 27Define public service broadly. How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples. Suggest three preventive measures of corruption.10 marks · Public Service ethics, codes, corruption and Lokpal
- 28Explain the Lokpal and Lokyukta Act.10 marks · Public Service ethics, codes, corruption and Lokpal
- 29What are the necessity and importance of labour laws? Are India's labour law reforms only a gift for factories or do workers benefit too?10 marks · Basic Knowledge of Laws in India
- 30Explain the different types of cybercrimes and the importance of cyber laws in India.10 marks · Basic Knowledge of Laws in India