Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
3. Do you think India should adopt Presidential system of government in the near future? Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write analyze the suitability of parliamentary form of government and presidential system for India.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context as to why India adopted parliamentary form of government.
Body:
First, explain the various issues and limitations of parliamentary form of government.
Next, explain in brief the working of presidential form of government. Mention its pros over parliamentary form of government and then evaluate its limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
