TGPSC Group-I Mains 2016, Paper III
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- 1Explain the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution. Discuss whether the Preamble is a source of Constitutional power.Evolution of the Constitution, Preamble, basic structure, amendments
- 2It is said that basic structure of the constitution is a myth. Explain with the help of post-1973 Constitutional Amendments.Evolution of the Constitution, Preamble, basic structure, amendments
- 3Discuss if the right to vote is a statutory, constitutional or fundamental right.Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
- 4Discuss the scope of special provisions for Backward Classes and the test to determine Backward Classes. Discuss the difference in the scope of provisions under Articles 15(4) and 16 (4).Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
- 5Discuss the scope and nature of the Freedom of Speech and Expression in India. Explain the emerging dimensions of the freedom.Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
- 6Discuss the Right to legal aid and whether it is a Fundamental Right or a Directive Principle of State Policy.Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
- 7Discuss the constitutional provisions regarding State formation. Is a constitutional amendment necessary to bring a new State into existence?Federalism, Centre-State relations, local government, inter-state disputes
- 8Critically examine the implementation of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. How far is it effective?Federalism, Centre-State relations, local government, inter-state disputes
- 9Is the conduct of free and fair elections a basic feature of the Indian Constitution? Discuss the significant role of the Election Commission in the conduct of free and fair election.Union and State governments, Parliament and legislatures
- 10Discuss how far the 42nd Amendment which introduced clauses (4) and (5) to Article 368 prevents judicial review of Constitutional Amendments.Judiciary: courts, judicial review, activism, independence