GS-2 · Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act.
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“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.
‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering and will also ensure government’s accountability to the people’. Discuss.
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?
Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various Electoral reforms committees with particular reference to 'one nation - one election' and simultaneous election principle. Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.
“The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.
The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.
Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.
How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?