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UPSC CSE Mains 2024 — Indian Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 13 Indian Polity & Governance previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Mains 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Legislature

   Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to the "one nation – one election" principle.

2. Q2.Judiciary

   Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?

3. Q3.Legislature

   "The growth of the cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of parliamentary supremacy." Elucidate.

4. Q4.Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

   "The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety." Comment.

5. Q5.Local Government

   Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at the local level and bring out the pros and cons of merging the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies.

6. Q6.Non-State Actors

   Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

7. Q7.Civil Services

   The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.

8. Q8.Constitution & Rights

   Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. Explain. In this reference, discuss the law relating to the DNA testing of a child in the womb to establish its paternity.

9. Q9.Federalism

   What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.

10. Q10.Judiciary

    Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world's most powerful judiciary?

11. Q11.Constitution & Rights

    Discuss India as a secular state and compare it with the secular principles of the US Constitution.

12. Q12.Constitution & Rights

    The Citizens' Charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realisation of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.

13. Q13.Transparency & Accountability

    E-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in the service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context, evaluate the role of the 'Interactive Service Model' of e-governance.