1.
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? (10)
2.
Whether
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation
of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious
minority institutions? Examine. (10)
3.
Under
what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President
of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
(10)
4.
Why
do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work?
Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee. (10)
5.
“The
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain
how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the
range of powers he can exercise. (10)
6.
“Policy
contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted
in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation to environment.”
Comment with relevant illustrations.
7.
Appropriate
local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve
‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.
8.
E-governance
in not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much
about critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain. (10)
9.
“India’s
relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which
cannot be rolled back.” Discuss. (10 )
10. A
number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a
zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of
India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018. (10)
11. Whether
the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between
the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine. (15)
12. How
far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of
ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and
competency of the tribunals in India. (15)
13. Indian
and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two
political systems are based.
14. How
is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the
terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.
(15)
15. Assess
the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government.
Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for
financing developmental projects? (15)
16.Multiplicity
of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to
problems of overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better
to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your
case. (15)
17.How
far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food
as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human
development policies in India? (15)
18.The
Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational transparency and
accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and
suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizen’s Charters. (15)
19.What
are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of
‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India? (15)
20.In
what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the
national interest of India? How should India respond to its situation? (15)
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