Chapter 1: Constitution: Why and How?

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?

Administration of Justice

Local Self-Government

Land Revenue

Police

Polity

2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

Polity

2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day :

Statement-I

The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.

Statement-II

On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Polity

2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.75

Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?

Polity

2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

Polity

2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55

Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India:

There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'.

There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.

There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.

Indian Polity and Governance

2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.13

India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.

Polity

2019•Mains•GS-IV•Q.12

In recent times, there has been an increasing concern in India to develop effective civil service ethics, codes of conduct, transparency measures, ethics and integrity systems and anti-corruption agencies. In view of this, there is a need being felt to focus on three specific areas, which are directly relevant to the problems of internalizing integrity and ethics in the civil services. These are as follows:

Anticipating specific threats to ethical standards and integrity in the civil services,

Strengthening the ethical competence of civil servants and

Developing administrative processes and practices which promote ethical values and integrity in civil services. Suggest institutional measures to address the above three issues.

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.1

'Constitutional Morality' is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of 'Constitutional Morality' with the help of relevant judicial decisions.

GS-II

2022•Mains•GS-IV•Q.6

(a) Whistle-blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle-blower? (b) In contemporary world, corporate sector's contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which the CSR is mandated? Critically examine.

GS-IV

2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.15

Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?

Constitution

2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.11

Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike.... In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.

Polity

2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9

With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11

Consider the following statements:

An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.

If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.

Polity

2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28

'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in

Indian Polity and Governance

2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined

Polity

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