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PPSC 2013 — Indian Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 12 Indian Polity & Governance previous-year questions from PPSC 2013, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Constitutional Philosophy

   "All the constitutions are the heirs of the past as well as testators of the future." Comment.

2. Q2.Federalism

   Explain the concept of 'Co-operative Federalism'. Give specific examples of Co-operative Federalism in India.

3. Q3.Separation of Powers

   Critically examine the doctrine of Separation of Powers in the context of the Indian Constitution.

4. Q4.Statutory and Regulatory Bodies

   Critically examine the role of National Development Council.

5. Q5.Representation of People's Act

   Section 8(4) of the Representation of People's Act in the opinion of the Supreme Court is ultra vires. The court opined that all the convicted MPs and MLAs in a criminal case would be disqualified from holding their offices from the day of the conviction itself, even if such a conviction is by a Trial Court. Comment in the light of recent judgment of the Supreme Court.

6. Q6.Federal Executive

   Article 156(3) of the Indian Constitution dispenses that a Governor shall hold for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. How do you analyse the recent controversy centered on the removal of the Governor with the change of the Guard at the Centre?

7. Q7.Civil Services

   Taking a radical departure from established procedures, the new Prime Minister has encouraged Secretaries to the Government of India to interact directly with him, bypassing their respective Ministers. Will this move facilitate good governance? Discuss your point of view with reasons whether you agree or disagree.

8. Q8.Judiciary

   There is a wide spread feeling that only Judiciary can save people from highhandedness of both the State and market. Implicit in this view is, all is well with the Judiciary at all levels. If it so, then judicial reforms are not required. Do you subscribe to this view point? Discuss whether you agree or disagree.

9. Q9.Statutory and Regulatory Bodies

   The office of the Information Commission is relatively newer to the country. Nominations of certain category of officials to these Commissions have raised controversy in the past. In your opinion, what kind of people should be recruited to run the offices of Information Commissions?

10. Q10.Citizen Charters and Accountability

    "Indian experience shows that the promises made in the Citizens' Charter have become mere pious declarations with no mechanisms to enforce them." In the light of this statement, explain ARC II suggestions to make them an effective means of public accountability.

11. Q11.Government vs Governance

    (a) Has any noticeable change occurred by switching over from 'Government' to 'Governance'? Illustrate your point by giving at least two examples. (b) "If the governing institutions are weak, reckless privatization of public utilities will not serve the purpose." Comment.

12. Q12.Special Provisions and Constitutional Articles

    (a) How does Article 370 confer special status on Jammu and Kashmir? (b) Point out Constitutional significance of Article 13(2) in the Constitution of India.