“The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its Foreign Policy shift and new found role in the emerging global order”. Elaborate.

What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?

“Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the light of this statement, explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power?

“The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process.” Comment.

From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain.

Do you think that the Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain.

What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism?

Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.