Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
2. What are the features of presidential form of government? In regards to its suitability to the Indian polity, evaluate its merits and merits. (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-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the features of presidential form of government, its merits and demerits.
Directive:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by describing presidential form of government and giving examples of it.
Body:
First, in detail, write about the features of presidential form of government
Next, write about limitations of parliamentary form of government.
Next, explain the pros of presidential form of government over parliamentary form of government and then evaluate its limitations. Next, Mention the measures that are needed to remedy this situation.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
