UPSC Mains Polity 2016 Questions with Model Answers
Every UPSC Mains Polity previous year question from 2016 with a detailed model answer, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing.
The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes." Discuss.
What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?
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?
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.
Discuss each adjective attached to the word 'Republic' in the preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?
Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.