Constitutional Comparison

Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with That of Other Countries

UPSC Civil Services Mains GS Paper 2 questions on this chapter since 2013, grouped by sub-topic.

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Political Systems — India vs USA2

2026Examine how the separation of powers is practised in India compared to the rigid presidential model of the United States of America. In this context, compare the actual authority of the Indian Prime Minister with that of the President of the USA.

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Notion of Equality — India vs USA2

2024Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US constitution.

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Pardoning Powers — India vs USA1

2025Compare and contrast the President's power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are preemptive pardons?

System of appointment of Judges — India vs USA1

2025Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

Election of the President — India vs France1

2022Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.

Judicial Systems — India vs UK1

2020The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in the recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.