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UPSC CSE Mains 2019 — Indian Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 15 Indian Polity & Governance previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Mains 2019, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Executive

   Do you think the Constitution of India does not accept the principle of strict separation of powers, rather it is based on the principle of 'checks and balances'? Explain.

2. Q2.Judiciary

   "The Central Administrative Tribunal, which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority." Explain.

3. Q3.Policies & Schemes

   What are the methods used by the farmers' organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods?

4. Q4.Federalism

   From the resolution of contentious issues regarding the distribution of legislative powers by the courts, the 'Principle of Federal Supremacy' and 'Harmonious Construction' have emerged. Explain.

5. Q5.Constitution & Rights

   What can France learn from the Indian Constitution's approach to secularism?

6. Q6.Constitution & Rights

   Despite consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive.

7. Q7.Policies & Schemes

   Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation.

8. Q8.Legislature

   On what grounds can a people's representative be disqualified under the Representation of the People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such a person against his disqualification.

9. Q9.Legislature

   "Parliament's power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power." In the light of this statement, explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power.

10. Q10.Local Government

    "The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian political process." Comment.

11. Q11.Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

    "The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India." Discuss.

12. Q12.Legislature

    Individual parliamentarian's role as the national law maker is on a decline, which in turn has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.

13. Q13.Policies & Schemes

    "In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of developmental planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages." Discuss.

14. Q14.Constitution & Rights

    The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of 'collaboration' and 'team spirit'. In the light of the statements above, examine India's development process.

15. Q15.Policies & Schemes

    Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to the absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process. Discuss.