Civil Services Prep

Did the Government of India Act, of 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.

Model answer

  1. Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance? 12.5 marks
  2. The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss. 12.5 marks
  3. To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity. 12.5 marks
  4. Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India.” Comment. 12.5 marks
  5. Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive to this important change? 12.5 marks
  6. In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India. 12.5 marks