UPSC Mains question bank

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

“Real duties are the result of the fulfilment of rights”. Critically analyse in the context of the Constitutional provisions related to the rights and duties.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

“Fraternity remains the least understood, least discussed, and the least practised of the four pillars of constitutional morality spelt out in the preamble of India’s Constitution and from it Constitution also derives the unity of the nation.” Explain.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Explain the significance of the right to protest in a democracy.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Speakers are not apolitical entities and are embedded in party politics. Critically examine.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Growing criminalisation of polity is a threat to the basic structure of the constitution. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

What do you understand by ‘welfare state’? Do you think that India is a welfare state in true sense?

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

“The reorganisation of States in India is an unfinished task”. Discuss.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

A welfare state is based on the principles of equality of opportunity and equitable distribution of wealth. Comment.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

What are the various issues around ordinance making power of President and Governors? Also discuss the safeguards which are in place to prevent misuse of ordinance making power.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

‘Every matter of public interest cannot be a matter of public interest litigation’. Comment.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Despite having numerous advantages, the potential of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism remains underutilized in India. Analyze.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

The rhetoric over severe punishments should not deflect our attention from the problems related to implementation of POCSO Act so far. Discuss in the context of POCSO (Amendment) Bill 2019.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 10 marks

Describe the procedure of amendment of the Constitution of India under Article 368. Why this amendment procedure has been often criticized?

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

The recent judgement of the Supreme Court that brings the office of Chief Justice of India under the ambit of the Right to Information Act will give a fillip to people’s quest for transparency and accountability. Comment.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

What is the procedure for the formation of State Legislative Council? Also examine its relevance vis-a-vis legislative assembly.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Tackling air pollution has rarely been a priority in policymaking. Analyse the statement in the light of ongoing health emergency declared in the National Capital Region.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Criminal Justice System in India (CJSI) has been in a state of peril. Identify the major issues and suggest policy measures to reform the CJSI.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Should Hindi be Lingua franca for India? Comment in the light of linguistic diversity and cultural significance of languages in India.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

It takes more than government and courts to address a problem that is driven by human activity and behaviour. Good and effective regulations matter, but the key is cultural and behavioural change.Comment.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

India does not have a deficit of laws and rules, in fact we have too much of them. Critically examine.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

It is the effective and timely implementation of well-designed primary healthcare policies which results in improved health outcomes. List the steps that can be taken by India to strengthen primary healthcare in the country.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Explain how e-governance can facilitate economic inclusiveness and bring social transformation in India.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

Discuss the challenges and opportunities in India’s domestic civil aviation sector by highlighting the policy interventions like UDAN, Nabh Nirman etc.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

What do you understand by money bill and how is it different from the financial bill? Examine the criteria a bill needs to fulfill to be termed as a money bill.

GS2 · Polity & Governance · 15 marks

The anti-defection law works best as an insurance against violation of the people’s mandate for a party, but it cannot be made a tool to stifle all dissent. Discuss.