GS-2 · Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.
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“The Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society.” Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty.
Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid 1990s.
Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?
"The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially." Comment.
Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty.
Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices.