Indian Polity

            70^th BPSC GS Mains Paper – 2, Sec. – I

                           Important Questions & PYQs

@Bihar Naman GS, Patna

1. The values of democracy and the spirit of the constitution are accessory each other. In the context of the above statement, explain the features of Indian constitution that establishes Indian democracy.
2. What are the fundamental rights granted to us by the Indian constitution?  Describe. Is it right to criticize the fundamental right? Give your views.
3. Describe the structure, power and function of the Central Election Commission. Is the Election Commission a fair and independent institution? Examine.
4. Is “interest group” a termite for Indian federalism? Explain critically.
5. Write short notes on any two of the  followings:                 

(a) Election process of the President of India.

(b) Financial disputes in Center-state relations.

(c) Philosophy of the preamble of the Indian

6. “The Directive Principles of State Policy gives to pledges and aspirations of the Indian constitution". Discuss and state its improtant.
7. What is the amendment process of Indian constitution? Examine the relevance of the 103^rd amendment act of the Indian constitution.
8. What do you understand by judicial review? Why is it necessary and why is it criticized? Explain.
9. Write short notes on any two of the followings:                               

(a)  How sovereign do you think the Indian parliament is?

(b)  Functions of collector.

(c)  Fundamental Duties.

10. Describe the Panchayati Raj system in Bihar at every level. Examine the role of Panchayati Raj in decentralized planning.            
11. What deficiencies do you see in administrative level in Bihar? How will you overcome this while discharging duties as an administrative officer? Explain.
12. Write short notes on any two of the followings:                              

(a) Role of Governor in Bihar.

(b) Duties and responsibilities of commissioner.

(c) Why is public communication program necessary?    

13. Why is a constitution necessary for a state? Explain the making process of the Indian Constitution and the provisions taken in it from different countries.
14. Analyze Indian democracy.
15. Discuss the nature, importance and philosophy of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
16. Why the Fundamental Right is called Fundamental?  Describe the fundamental rights/rights given in the Indian Constitution.
17. How can a fundamental right be amended? Write the basic structure of the Constitution and the distinctive features of Fundamental Rights.
18. On what grounds a fundamental right can be criticized? Explain its utility.
19. What are the fundamental duties of Indian citizens? Why is this necessary? Explain.
20. Describe the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Explain with example how the Bihar government has implemented it in the state?
21. What is the relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy? Discuss.
22. Explain the amendment process in the Indian Constitution. How many amendments have been done in the Indian Constitution till now?
23. "The office of the President in India is a symbol of the unity of the Indian state." Explain.  Also explain the process of election of the President.
24. Explain the power and functions of the President in India. How can he be removed from office? Discuss.
25. How is the Governor appointed in Bihar? Describe their power and functions with reference to Bihar.
26. "The Council of Ministers for the Chief Minister is as necessary as the Chief Minister for the state." Examine this statement in the context of Bihar.
27. What are the main points of tension between Center-Bihar in the Indian federal system? Analyze. What should be done to rectify/fix it?
28. Describe the structure, power and functions of the Election Commission of India.
29. Is the Election Commission an independent and impartial body? Explain.
30. "Election process is the lifeline of democracy but it is not completely fault-free." Explain. Suggest measures for its improvement.
31. 'The citizen is alive.' This statement is said about the pressure group. Examine the above statement while discussing recent Indian developments.
32. Are 'Interest Groups' a termite for Indian federalism? Critically explain.
33. Explain the parliamentary sovereignty of India.
34. What are the reasons for the rise of coalition politics in India? What can be the consequences of this type of politics growing in Bihar? Discuss.
35. What is meant by judicial review? Why is this necessary? Why is it criticized? Explain.
36. Explain judicial activism. Justify it with some examples.
37. Explain the reasons for the rise of regionalism in India. Also discuss the central efforts to stop it.
38. "Caste and religion have deep penetration in Indian politics." Explain this strategy in the context of India and Bihar.
39. Write a note on the following:

(a) Gram Panchayat and its functions

(b) Powers, functions and powers of Sarpanch

(c) Zilla Parishad

(d) Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Decentralized Planning

40. Discuss the achievements of the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts with reference to Bihar.
41. What are the provisions for the welfare of minorities by the Bihar government?
42. Examine the Powers and Functions of the President of India.
43. 'Examine the role of Election Commission of India in conducting Free and Fair election of 'Bihar Assembly Election-2020'. Regard this, Discuss on election campaign resources in Bihar.
44. “Has the Governor been acting more of an ‘agent of the center’ rather than being the ‘constitutional head of state’.” Analyze in the light of recent controversies involving the post of Governor in Bihar.
45. “Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In 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? 
46. "Critically examine the role of Governor in the State politics in India, particularly in Bihar. Is he a mere puppet?" the question asked in the General Knowledge Paper II examination of BPSC Mains read.
47. What is e-governance; discuss the potential of e-governance with respect to Bihar and its future.
48. “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy in making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
49. E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about the critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information.
50. Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies?