Civil Services Prep

Account for legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using article 356 by the union government mid-1990s.

Model answer

  1. Discuss the role of presiding officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices. 10 marks
  2. The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially. Comment. 10 marks
  3. Explain the significance of the 101st constitutional amendment act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism. 10 marks
  4. Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the west. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. 15 marks
  5. Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. 15 marks
  6. Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between, education, skill and employment. 15 marks