Civil Services Prep

The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss.

Model answer

  1. 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
  2. Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India.” Comment. 12.5 marks
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of Indian federal politics? 12.5 marks
  6. Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are interdependent/”. Discuss their relationship in the context of India. 12.5 marks