Topic: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
2. Examine, why the signs of confrontation between State Governor and the elected government have become frequent in India. How can the Governor’s role be clarified to avert such situations? (250 Words)
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The issues relating to Governor’s office in states has been in the news
Key Demand of the question:
The reasons for confrontation and the measures needed in this perspective
Directive word:
Examine– When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into 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:
Brief on the role of Governor in India, mentioning relevant constitutional Articles
Body:
First, mention the Articles which confer the Governor special powers
Then, the instances of confrontation in recent times
The reasons for such confrontations
Finally, measures are needed to avert such situations; here recommendations by certain commissions can be mentioned as well
Conclusion:
A relevant closing statement
