UPSC Mains Polity 2013 Questions with Model Answers
Every UPSC Mains Polity previous year question from 2013 with a detailed model answer, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing.
Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss.
Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With re-gard to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India.
Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically.
Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the 'Nagas' as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.
Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss.
The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention?