Civil Services Prep

Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?

Model answer

  1. Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? 12.5 marks
  2. Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether an audit of the Government’s policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction. 12.5 marks
  3. Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation. 12.5 marks
  4. Did the Government of India Act, of 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss. 12.5 marks
  5. 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
  6. The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss. 12.5 marks