Parliament and Legislature संसद और विधायिका
A. PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY संसदीय लोकतंत्र
A. PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY संसदीय लोकतंत्र
A. PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY संसदीय लोकतंत्र
| Detail the concepts and significance of Parliamentary vs Presidential System संसदीय बनाम राष्ट्रपति प्रणाली. | - Parliamentary vs Presidential System संसदीय बनाम राष्ट्रपति प्रणाली::: details English Questions • "Parliamentary system of government is the best model of government for India." Critically examine. (2024/20) • Discuss the merits and demerits of the Parliamentary form of government in India. (22/15) • Examine the stability and accountability aspects of Parliamentary vs Presidential systems. (21/15) • Critically analyze the argument for switching to Presidential system in India. (20/15) • Examine the role of Cabinet in the Parliamentary system of India. (19/15) ::: ::: details हिंदी प्रश्न • "सरकार की संसदीय प्रणाली भारत के लिए सरकार का सबसे अच्छा मॉडल है।" समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए (2024/20) • भारत में सरकार के संसदीय रूप के गुण और दोषों पर चर्चा कीजिए (22/15) • संसदीय बनाम राष्ट्रपति प्रणाली की स्थिरता और जवाबदेही पहलुओं का परीक्षण कीजिए (21/15) • भारत में राष्ट्रपति प्रणाली में स्विच करने के तर्क का समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए (20/15) • भारत की संसदीय प्रणाली में मंत्रिमंडल की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए (19/15) ::: |
| Detail the concepts and significance of Decline of Parliamentary Institutions संसदीय संस्थानों का पतन. | - Decline of Parliamentary Institutions संसदीय संस्थानों का पतन::: details English Questions • "There is a growing concern about the decline of Parliament as an institution." Discuss. (2024/15) • Examine the declining quality of debates in Indian Parliament. (22/15) • Discuss the increasing trend of disruptions in Parliament and its impact on legislation. (21/15) • Critically analyze the decreasing number of sitting days of Parliament. (20/15) • Examine the role of Opposition in the effective functioning of Parliament. (19/15) ::: ::: details हिंदी प्रश्न • "एक संस्था के रूप में संसद के पतन के बारे में बढ़ती चिंता है।" चर्चा कीजिए (2024/15) • भारतीय संसद में बहस की गुणवत्ता में गिरावट का परीक्षण कीजिए (22/15) • संसद में व्यवधान की बढ़ती प्रवृत्ति और विधान पर इसके प्रभाव पर चर्चा कीजिए (21/15) • संसद के बैठक दिनों की घटती संख्या का समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए (20/15) • संसद के प्रभावी कामकाज में विपक्ष की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए (19/15) ::: |
B. LEGISLATIVE PROCESS विधायी प्रक्रिया
B. LEGISLATIVE PROCESS विधायी प्रक्रिया
B. LEGISLATIVE PROCESS विधायी प्रक्रिया
| Detail the concepts and significance of Law Making कानून बनाना. | - Law Making कानून बनाना::: details English Questions • Discuss the process of law making in the Indian Parliament. (22/15) • Examine the role of Parliamentary Committees in the legislative process. (21/15) • Critically analyze the increasing recourse to Ordinances and its impact on Parliament's role. (20/20) • Discuss the role of Rajya Sabha in the legislative process. (19/15) ::: ::: details हिंदी प्रश्न • भारतीय संसद में कानून बनाने की प्रक्रिया पर चर्चा कीजिए (22/15) • विधायी प्रक्रिया में संसदीय समितियों की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए (21/15) • अध्यादेशों के बढ़ते सहारा और संसद की भूमिका पर इसके प्रभाव का समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए (20/20) • विधायी प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभा की भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिए (19/15) ::: |
| Detail the concepts and significance of Parliamentary Control over Executive कार्यपालिका पर संसदीय नियंत्रण. | - Parliamentary Control over Executive कार्यपालिका पर संसदीय नियंत्रण::: details English Questions • Examine the mechanisms of Parliamentary control over the Executive in India. (2024/15) • Discuss the role of Question Hour in ensuring Executive accountability. (22/15) • Critically analyze the effectiveness of Parliamentary scrutiny of government finances. (21/15) • Examine the role of CAG and PAC in financial accountability. (20/15) ::: ::: details हिंदी प्रश्न • भारत में कार्यपालिका पर संसदीय नियंत्रण के तंत्रों का परीक्षण कीजिए (2024/15) • कार्यपालिका की जवाबदेही सुनिश्चित करने में प्रश्न काल की भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिए (22/15) • सरकारी वित्त की संसदीय जांच की प्रभावशीलता का समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए (21/15) • वित्तीय जवाबदेही में CAG और PAC की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए (20/15) ::: |
C. REPRESENTATION AND REFORM प्रतिनिधित्व और सुधार
C. REPRESENTATION AND REFORM प्रतिनिधित्व और सुधार
C. REPRESENTATION AND REFORM प्रतिनिधित्व और सुधार
| Detail the concepts and significance of Anti-Defection Law दल-बदल विरोधी कानून. | - Anti-Defection Law दल-बदल विरोधी कानून::: details English Questions • Examine the impact of the Anti-defection Law on the functioning of Indian democracy. (2024/15) • Critically analyze the effectiveness of the 10th Schedule in curbing defections. (22/15) • Discuss the judicial interpretation of the Anti-defection Law. (21/15) • Examine the role of Speaker in matters pertaining to defection. (20/15) ::: ::: details हिंदी प्रश्न • भारतीय लोकतंत्र के कामकाज पर दल-बदल विरोधी कानून के प्रभाव का परीक्षण कीजिए (2024/15) • दल-बदल को रोकने में 10वीं अनुसूची की प्रभावशीलता का समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए (22/15) • दल-बदल विरोधी कानून की न्यायिक व्याख्या पर चर्चा कीजिए (21/15) • दल-बदल से संबंधित मामलों में अध्यक्ष की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए (20/15) ::: |
| Detail the concepts and significance of Women's Representation महिला प्रतिनिधित्व. | - Women's Representation महिला प्रतिनिधित्व::: details English Questions • Discuss the need for reservation for women in Parliament. (22/15) • Examine the arguments for and against the Women's Reservation Bill. (21/15) • Critically analyze the political barriers to women's participation in legislatures. (20/15) ::: ::: details हिंदी प्रश्न • संसद में महिलाओं के लिए आरक्षण की आवश्यकता पर चर्चा कीजिए (22/15) • महिला आरक्षण विधेयक के पक्ष और विपक्ष में तर्कों का परीक्षण कीजिए (21/15) • विधायिकाओं में महिलाओं की भागीदारी में राजनीतिक बाधाओं का समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए (20/15) ::: |
GS2 MAINS PYQs (2013-2025) जीएस2 मेन्स प्रश्न
GS2 MAINS PYQs (2013-2025) जीएस2 मेन्स प्रश्न
GS2 MAINS PYQs (2013-2025) जीएस2 मेन्स प्रश्न
| Detail the concepts and significance of Parliament and Executive Accountability संसद और कार्यपालिका जवाबदेही. | - Parliament and Executive Accountability संसद और कार्यपालिका जवाबदेही::: details English Questions • The growth of the cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of parliamentary supremacy. Elucidate (2024/10) • Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples. (2021/15) • To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India? (2021/10) • The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far the efficacy of a government then is inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss. (2014/12.5) • Instances of President's delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time limit specified for the President to accept/reject such petitions? Analyse. (2014/12.5) ::: |
| Detail the concepts and significance of Legislature - Structure, Functioning, Powers विधायिका - संरचना, कार्य, शक्तियां. | - Legislature - Structure, Functioning, Powers विधायिका - संरचना, कार्य, शक्तियां::: details English Questions • Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice. (2025/10) • Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to the "one nation - one election" principle. (2024/10) • Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament? (2023/15) • Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women's effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. (2023/15) • Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices. (2023/10) • Discuss the essential conditions for the exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of the re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. (2022/15) • Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws. (2022/15) • Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (2022/10) • Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations. (2021/15) • Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker! Do you think this practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India? (2020/10) • There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act. Comment. (2020/10) • Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a 'useless stepney tyre' to the most useful supporting organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as the areas in which this transformation could be visible. (2020/15) • 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. (2019/15) • On what grounds a people's representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (2019/15) • Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee. (2018/10) • 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? (2018/10) • Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government's accountability to the people. Discuss. (2017/10) • To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful? (2017/15) • 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. (2017/15) • The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss. (2016/12.5) • The 'Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members' as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and unenumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the 'parliamentary privileges'. How can this problem be addressed? (2014/12.5) • The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention? (2013/10) ::: |