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Democracy today faces a crisis not merely of governance, but of imagination. Assess the limitations of conventional democratic frameworks. Discuss the need for alternative democratic paradigms. Outline measures for revitalising democratic citizenship.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. Democracy today faces a crisis not merely of governance, but of imagination. Assess the limitations of conventional democratic frameworks. Discuss the need for alternative democratic paradigms. Outline measures for revitalising democratic citizenship. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the …

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“The JP Movement reflected both the crisis of governance and the assertion of democratic conscience”. Examine its origins and ideological foundations. How did it reshape India’s political landscape in the 1970s?

Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country Q1. “The JP Movement reflected both the crisis of governance and the assertion of democratic conscience”. Examine its origins and ideological foundations. How did it reshape India’s political landscape in the 1970s? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question: Vice-President paid tribute to Bharat …

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What are the challenges posed by excessive centralisation of governance in India? How can district-level democratic frameworks improve participatory development?

Topic: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein Q4. What are the challenges posed by excessive centralisation of governance in India? How can district-level democratic frameworks improve participatory development? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the context of debates on centralisation vs decentralisation in India, …

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What is the significance of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) as a mechanism of legislative oversight? Analyse its effectiveness in ensuring participatory law-making. How can its functioning be strengthened to meet contemporary democratic expectations?

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Q3. What is the significance of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) as a mechanism of legislative oversight? Analyse its effectiveness in ensuring participatory law-making. How can its functioning be strengthened to meet contemporary democratic expectations? …

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Role of Citizens in a representative democracy

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, institutions   Source: IE  Context: In a representative democracy, the role of citizens is very critical.   Representative vs direct democracy: In a representative democracy, people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives. In a direct democracy, people vote on policy initiatives …

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