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“Unequal representation is a silent erosion of democracy”. Critically analyse the implications of delayed Census on the legitimacy of legislatures. Examine its consequences for federal balance and inter-state equity. Also suggest institutional reforms to uphold democratic accountability.

Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Q4. “Unequal representation is a silent erosion of democracy”. Critically analyse the implications of delayed Census on the legitimacy of legislatures. Examine its consequences for federal balance and inter-state equity. Also suggest institutional reforms to uphold democratic …

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“Public Interest Litigations have emerged as instruments of democratic accountability in India”. Evaluate their role in promoting transparency and institutional reform. What are the inherent limitations of PILs as a mechanism of governance?

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q3. “Public Interest Litigations have emerged as instruments of democratic accountability in India”. Evaluate their role in promoting transparency and institutional reform. What are the inherent limitations of PILs as a mechanism of governance? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The Supreme Court’s …

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Discuss the limits of constitutional silence in ensuring non-partisan behaviour of constitutional functionaries. Evaluate how this impacts democratic accountability.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. Discuss the limits of constitutional silence in ensuring non-partisan behaviour of constitutional functionaries. Evaluate how this impacts democratic accountability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Recent debates on Governors, Speakers, and Election Commission appointments have highlighted how …

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Why has there been persistent legal resistance to bringing political parties under the RTI Act? Examine the democratic consequences of opaque political financing. Suggest a viable institutional framework to ensure financial transparency without undermining party autonomy.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q3. Why has there been persistent legal resistance to bringing political parties under the RTI Act? Examine the democratic consequences of opaque political financing. Suggest a viable institutional framework to ensure financial transparency without undermining party autonomy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question …

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Cabinet Committees enable strategic agility but pose risks of centralised decision-making. Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government. Q3. Cabinet Committees enable strategic agility but pose risks of centralised decision-making. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The recent CCS-led retaliatory steps post-Pahalgam attack, there is growing debate over Cabinet Committees’ strategic …

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