COMPILATION OF QUESTIONS ON CONSTITUTION OF INDIA FOR TGPSC GROUP-1 (MAINS EXAM) 2024 PAPER III
COMPILATION OF QUESTIONS ON CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
FOR TGPSC GROUP-1 (MAINS EXAM) 2024
PAPER III
[from previous years GS papers,UPSC CIVIL SERVICES
(MAINS EXAM) ]
(Write answers in about 250 words)
For TSPSC Group I
(Mains) ,2024 Examination guidance purpose only
1)What is
the significance of a Preamble to a constitution? Bring out the philosophy of
the Indian Polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
2)Discuss
the meaning of ‘breakdown of constitutional machinery’. What are its effects.
3)Discuss
how the Constitution of India provides equal rights.
4)How does
the Indian Constitution seek to maintain independence of the Public Service
Commission?
5)Define
Money-bill. Discuss how it is passed in the Parliament?
6)What is
a Finance Commission? Discuss the main functions of the State Finance
Commission.
7)Discuss
how state governments can exercise control
over Panchayats.
8)What is
Habeas Corpus?
9)What are
the constitutional restrictions imposed upon the power of borrowing of the
state governments?
10)What is
the special facility provided to the linguistic minorities under Article 350A?
11)How can
a judge of the Supreme Court of India be removed ?
12)How is
the Election Commission of India constituted?
13)Discuss
the utility of e-governance in the Indian context?
14)’Is
greater spending on education linked to higher literacy’? Discuss
15)Central
Vigilance Commission
16)Comment
on the financial relations between the Union and the States in India. Has the
post-1991 liberalization in any way affected it?
17)Is it
possible to distinguish between judicial review and judicial activism in India?
Does the recent behavior of the India judiciary partake more of judicial
activism? Argue with suitable examples.
18)Would
you say that the implementation of the Panchayati Raj System in the last ten
years has led to a real restructuring of the India polity?
19)Give
your views on the right to freedom of religion as enshrined in the Indian
Constitution. Do they make India a secular State?
20)What
are the constitutional limitations on the free movements of Indians throughout
the country?
21)How has
the Indian state tackled the trade-off between environment and development ?
22) What
are the steps that the Election Commission may take if a recalcitrant State
Government wants to put off Assembly
Elections.
23)What is
meant by ‘double jeopardy’?
24)What
are the protections afforded to Scheduled Tribes in the Fifth Schedule of the
Indian Constitution?
25)In what
ways can the President of India ascertain the views of the Supreme Court of
India on a particular bill?
26)What is
the common point between Articles 14 and 226 of the Indian Constitution?
27)Who and
what does the Indian Parliament consists of ?
28)Equal
rights for women in parental property
29)Rehabilitation
of street children in India
30)What is
right to life and personal liberty?How have the courts expanded its meaning in
recent years ? (2006 question)
31)On what
grounds can a Member be disqualified from either House of Parliament?(2006)
32)How
would you differentiate between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill
and Ordinary Legislative Bill ?
33)How
does the inter-state council establish co-ordination among states ?(2006)
34)Is the
High Court’s power to issue ‘writs’ wider than that of the Supreme Court of
India?
35)Dissolution
of the House
36)Prorogation
of the House
37)Adjournment
of the business of the House
38)What is
Consolidated Fund of India
39)To what
extent can the President of Indi withhold his assent to a Bill already passed
by the Parliament ? (2006)
40) What is
meant by ‘Empowerment of women’ in India?
41)What
are the social and economic consequences of abolishing child labour in India?
(2006)
43) Explain
the social constraints in bringing about gender equality in Indian society
44)Bringing
out the issues involved in implementing compulsory primary education in India?
(2006)
45)What
are the implications of gender disparities in India ? (2006)
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46)What is
Constitution ? What are the main sources of Indian Constitution ? (2007)
47)Bring
out the differences between the Fundamental Rights(FRs) and the Directive
Principles of State Policy (DPSP)? Discuss some of the measures taken by the
union and state governments for the implementation of the Directive Principles
of State Policy? (2007)
48)What is
Regionalism ? In which way regionalism has affected the Indian Polity?
49) What
are the main determinants of voting behavior in India ? (2007)
50)What
are the expectations when the President of India is not bound by the aid and
advice of the Council of Ministers? (2007)
51)Who is
pro tem speaker? (2007)
52)Under
what circumstances , Parliament may legislate on State subjects?
53)How is
President of India elected ? (2007)
54)What is
Casting Vote ?
55)Wha is
the importance of Right to Constitutional Remedies?(2007)
56)Discuss
the steps to get rid of child labour in India?(2007)
57)Lokpal
Act ?
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58)Indian
States Commission (also known as ‘States Reorganization Commission’)
(2008)
59)What is
meant by ‘Judicial Activism’?Evaluate its role in the context of the
functioning of India polity ?
60)
Discuss the major extra-constitutional factors influencing the federal polity
in India ? (Ex: Planning Commisison
[impact of Niti Aayog ] )
61)Enumerate
the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution after the 42nd Amendment.
62)Examine
the demand for greater state autonomy and its impact on the smooth functioning
of India polity . (2008)
63)Discuss
the composition and functions of the UPSC (2008)
64)What is
Censure Motion?
65)Distinguish
between the auditing and accounting functions of the CAG of India
66)What is
contempt of parliament?
67)What
were the two major considertions to have the Governor appointed and not elected
?
68)Discuss
the problems in achieving National Integration in India.
69)Examine
the impact of Regional Political Parties in Indian Politics ? (2008)
70)Examine
whether rural women in India have been empowered by their active participation
in Panchayat Raj system (2008)
71)Medical
Termination of Pregnancy )MTP) Act
72)Supreme
Court on Ragging
73)Overseas
Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme
74)What
are your views on the features and impact of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 ?
( question in 2009)
75)Are the
traditional determinants of voting behavior in India changing ? Examine in the
context of the last General Elections? ( question in 2009)
76)
Examine corruption as a serious development challenge in Indian policy
77)Mushrooming
of Higher educational Institutions was a matter of grave concern for Yashpal
Committee. With reference to the relevant portion of that report give your
views how to harness private investment and quality of education (2009)
78)In the
changing context of governance in the country what should be the role of UPSC?
(2009)
79) ‘As we
live in a plural society we need the greatest freedom to express our opinion
even if other find it offensive’ . Do you agree ? Discuss with reference to
some recent incidents in the Indian context . (2009)
80)PESA,
1996.
81)What
are the essentials of a true federation?
Analyse the nature of the Indian federation ?
82)The
planning operations in India have led to the erosion of federalism ? Discuss
83)”The
emphasis on modern federations should be on division and separation but on
collaboration and co-operation .” Discuss the statement in the context of India
Polity .
84)Examine
whether the grant of greater autonomy to the states would be in the interest of
strengthening the integrity and promoting the economic development of the
country, especially in the light of the recent happenings in the country .
85)How are
President and the Vice President of India elected? What are the Constitutional
issues involves in their election?
86)Discuss
the powers of the President of India regarding the Scheduled Areas ?
87)Examine
the Constitutional relation between the President and the Prime Minister of
India ?
88)Why
does the Constitution of India contain different forms of oath for the
President, the Ministers, the legislators and the Members of Judiciary ?
Discuss their significance?
89)What is
social justice? How can reservation of seats for women in Parliament contribute to the establishment of a
socially just society in India ?
90)Examine
the reasons for the introduction and passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill in
the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and consent of President of India (in about 250 words)
91)What
are the major recommendations of the National Perspective Plan for Women , 1988
and what are the relevant recommendations as envisaged in the Constitutional
Amendment Bill (65th Amendment) (around 19900 year )
92)What
the various writs available to the Citizens of India ?
93)Why is
Article 32 considered as the cornerstone of the Constitution ?
94)What is
the present status of the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right ?
95)The
writ of Mandamus cannot be granted against certain persons. Who are they ?
96)The
write of Mandamus will not be granted against certain persons. Who are they ?
97)What
are the ‘reasonable restrictions’ mentioned in the Indian Constitution
accompanying the Fundamental Rights?
98)State
and explain briefly the economic implications of the ‘Right to Work’?
99)Write
any four fundamental duties prescribed in the Constitution of India?
100)What
are the fundamental duties and their implications ?
102) Write
specific provisions exist in the Constitution of India about child labour ?
103)What
is Article 356 in the Indian Constitution ? Comment
104)Define
Financial Emergency .How many times this has been proclaimed so far ?
105)What
role can the Union Government play in settling inter-state water disputes?
106) What
constitutional provisions make the office of the Comptroller and Auditor
General of India independent ?
107)Define the duties and powers of the
Comptroller and Auditor General of India in regard to the Audit and show how
the constitution provides for his independence from Executive Council.
108How do
you distinguish between a Money bill and a Financial bill ?
109) What
are the functions of the Human Rights Commission of India ?
110)Greater
political power alone will not improve women’s plight .
111)What
is judicial activism. Evaluate its role in reducing corruption in public life.
112)What
we have not learn during 75 years of Independence ?
113)What
is the position of the Supreme Court of India under the Constitution of India?
Discuss its role as a guardian of the Constitution ?
114)Explain
the scope of the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India .
115)Explain
the functions of the Estimates Committee ?
116)Indicate
the structure and functions of the Committee on Public Undertakings ?
117)Describe
the non-federal features of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) ?
118)Explain
the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber in the federal set-up of the
Indian Parliamentary System .
119)Describe
the powers and functions of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). Compare its powers with those of the House of the
People (Lok Sabha)?
120)What
are the constitutional rights of the Citizens of India? What do you think about
the demand of the NRIs for dual citizenship?
121)Describe
the salient features of the Anti-Defection Law ? ( in X Schedule)
122)What
is the content of the X Schedule of Constitution of India ?
123) What
is a bicameral legislature? Mention the states that have a bicameral
legislature in our country ?
124)Explain
the scope of Article 331 ?
125)Explain
the status of the Ministers known as Ministers of State ?
126)State
the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet ?
127) What
have been the observations of the Supreme Court of India (around the year 1995)
judgement in respect of Uniform Civil Code ?
128) What
is cut motion ? Discuss its significance ?
129)How
are electoral constituencies delimited for parliamentary elections in India ?
130)What
is delegated legislation and which are the factors responsible for its increase
?
131) What
are the Consolidated and Contingency Funds of India ? How are the two operated
?
132) “In India, though the Governor is the
Constitutional head of the state just as the President is of the country, the
former may be enjoying more powers than the latter .” Do you agree? Give
reasons .
133)Explain
the nature and extent of discretionary powers and special responsibilities of
the Governor in the Indian Constitution ?
134)Explain
the significance of the April, 1994 Supreme Court Judgement on the proclamation
of President’s Rule?
135)
Describe the emergence of Basic structure concept in the Indian Constitution ?
136) Explain
the position of the Election Commission with regard to the residential
qualification of the Members of the Council of States (1994). What do you think
about it ?
137)
Differentiate between the ‘due process of law ‘ and the ‘procedure established
by law’ in the context of deprivation of personal liberty in India ?
138)What
is meant by ‘equal protection of law ‘ ?
139)Explain
the meaning of ex-post facto legislation .
140)What
is Section 309 of IPC ? What was it in the news in 1994?
141)
Indicate the provisions of Indian constitution relating to secularism ?
142) Foure
more languages were added to the VIII Schedule of the Constitution through two
amendments ( around 1994). Give the names of these four languages as also the
serial number of amendments.
143) What
is the purpose of Article 24 of the Constitution of India ?
144) What
are the general features of the amending procedure of the Constitution of India
?
145)What
are the Zonal Councils ? Discuss their constitution, role and importance in
achieving inter-state relations.
146)
Besides the directives contained in Part IV, there are certain other directives
addressed to the State in other parts of the Constitution of India . What are
they ?
147)
Explain the status , composition and functions of the Minorities Commission ?
148)Should
the Speaker of a Legislative Assembly appear before the courts on summons ?
Justify your view point ?
149)Describe
the doctrine of colourable legislation ?
150)Bring
out the main changes in th Panchayati Raj System inIndia through the seventy
third Constitutional Amendment Act
151)Describe
the main features of the Panchayati Raj Act. In your opinion, whether it
modifies federal characters.
152)Distinguish
between preventive detention and punitive detenciton ?
153) Distinguish between the value-based politics
and personality politics ?
154)
Distinguish between care-taker government and the minority government ?
155)When
can the Governor of a state reserve a bill for consideration by the President
of India ?
156)Why
was Education taken out of the State List and inserted in the Concurrent List
of the Indian Constitution ?
157)Set
forth the functions of the Cabinet ?
158)What
is the value of ‘O’ and ’M’ in Administration ?
159)Review
the present Electoral System in India and suggest modifications to ensure
better and healthier polity .
160)Distinguish
between the All India Services and Central Services.
161)Describe
the constitutional position of the Civil Services in India. How is their
neutrality and independence sought to be achieved.
162)Distinguish
between Annual Financial Statement and the Annual Finance Bill?
163)What
is lame-duck session of legislature ?
164)Who is
a pro tem speaker ? What are his responsibilities ?
165)Examine
the powers and functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha ?
166) What
is National Integration Council? Is there a need for it? What was the major
outcome of the meetings (around 1991) of
the National Integration Council ?
167)What
re the Constitutional provisions that ensure the independence of the Public
Service Commissions in India?
168)Discuss
the secular nature of Indian polity and the position of minorities in India?
169)Discuss
the powers , privileges and immunities of MPs in the Indian Parliament.
170)Discuss
the relationship between Executive and the Legislative wings with reference to
India.
171)Describe
the organization and functions of the Committee System in Indian Parliament.
172) What
is meant by ‘cut motion’ in parliament. Mention its different kinds.
173)Distinguish
between a starred question and an unstarred question asked in the Parliament.
174)How is
the breach of Parliament privilege different from contempt of the House.
175)
“There are certain spheres where the Rajya Sabha alone has the authority.” What
are they ?
176)Explain
what is a point of order? When it can be raised?
177)What
are the significant features of Lok Pal Act ?
178)Bring
out the issues involved in the appointments and transfer of judges of the
Supreme Court of India and High Courts in India .
179)Examine
the need for the review of the Indian Constitution (a question in2000 UPSC
Civils GS Paper 1 )
180)Examine
the demand for greater State-autonomy and also its impact on the smooth
functioning of Indian polity.
181)How
does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control ?
182)What
constitutes the doctrine of ‘basic features’ as introduced into the
Constitution of India by the Judiciary?
183)Identify,
the major electoral reforms which are necessary in the Indian Political System.
184)Examine
the role of Estimates Committee.
185)Discuss
the major extra-constitutional factors influencing the working of federal
polity in India.
186) What
is vote on account
189) What
is Caretaker Government?
190)Do you
justify the Prime Minister’s entry into Parliament through the Rajya Sabha ?
191) What
is a Privilege Motion ?
192) What
is Contempt of Parliament?
193)Discuss
the provisions of the Human Rights Act (1993) relating to the following :
i)Definition of Human Rights
ii)Composition
of the NHRC
iii)Functions
of the Commission
iv)What suggestions
have been made for amending the Act for making the role of the NHRC more
effective?
194)Discuss
the propositions laid down by the Supreme Court of India in the context of
Torture in Prisons and Human Dignity ?
195)
Explain Public Interest Litigation (PLI). Who can file it and what basis can it
be rejected by the Court of Law ?
196)
Discuss the administrative relations between the Centre and the states in the
light of recent controversies.
197) Bring
out the aberrations of the Parliamentary System og Government in India.
198)What
is the constitutional position of DPSP? How has it been interpreted by the
judiciary after the emergency in1975-77 ?
199)What
are the main differences between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill
and other Legislative Bills?
200)Comment on the nature of Ordinance-making
power of the President of India. What safeguards are there against possible
misuse?
201)
Distinguish between Cabinet Secretariat and Prime Minister Secretariat. Which
of these is more important?
202)Discuss
the constitutional provisions regarding the rights of children.
203)Discuss
the constitutional provisions regarding the rights of children ?
204)What
is Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha ?
205)Why is
it said the centre has absolute veto over State Legislature ?
206)What
is Call Attention Motion ?
207)When
is the device of Joint Sitting of both the Houses of Parliament not available?
208)The
issue of hung Parliament adversely affects the stability of Indian Government.
Discuss the statement and point out how far changing over to the Presidential
form of government. Will be a solution to this problem.
209)What
is the position of the Supreme Court under Constitution of India? How far does
it pay its role as guardian of the Constitution?
210)How is
the Constitution of India amended? Do you think that the procedure for
amendment makes the Constitution a play-thing in the hands of Centre?
211)Discuss
the constitutional provisions relating to the non-justiciable directives
binding upon the states.
212)Describe
the methods of delimiting constituencies for parliamentary elections in India
213)Explain
the role of the Public Accounts Committee.
214)What is
the importance of the 84th Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
215) Under
what Article of the Constitution can the Union Government play in settling its
role in settling inter-state water disputes?
216)What
is meant by the ‘lame-duck session’ of the legislature?
217)What
is meant by the ‘fringe areas’ in the sphere of local government in India?
218)What
is the composition of the Electoral College for the election of the President
of India in the Indian Republic?How is the value of the votes cant counted ?
219)Discuss
the problem that impeded the integration of the princely states into the Indian
Union? How were these problems tackled ?
220)Discuss
the question of death sentence and Presidential clemency
221)Explain
the discretionary powers of the Governor of a State
222)Explain
the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber in the federal set up of
Indian Parliamentary System.
223) What
is a point of order/ When can it be raised?
224)What
is a Privilege Motion ?
225) State
the difference between Council of Ministers and the Cabinet
226) How
is the Vice President of India elected ?
227) What
is meant by ‘sine-die’ adjournment?
228)
Discuss the steps taken by the Government to check child labour and promote
child welfare
229)Suggest
measures for the eradication of wide spread corruption in Public Life in India.
230)The
issue of gender equality in India
231)Identify
the types of disabilities
233)What
are the distinctive features of the Lok Pal Act ?
234)What
the preconditions for the growth of Civil Society ? Is India democracy
conducive to it ?
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