Mains Answer Writing

Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice.

Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.

Compare and contrast the President's power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are 'preemptive pardons'?

Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel. Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.

Women's social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.

e-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.

Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.

India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate.

With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism. Elucidate.

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.

Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?

What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.

1. The delivery reached its destination just <u>about</u> time. 2. The evidence presented by Shyam states something different <u>than</u> what is being presented by Ram. 3. That is the difference <u>of</u> somebody doing his duty and not doing his duty. Select the answer using the codes given below :

1. <u>Amidst</u> the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away. 2. There was not a single person <u>amongst</u> those assembled who was willing to become the leader. 3. <u>Among</u> the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected. Select the answer using the codes given below :

1. Raj's apartment was three floors <u>underneath</u> the Subramanian residence. 2. There was little space <u>below</u> the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in. 3. <u>Inside</u> the box was the secret he had been searching for all his life. Select the answer using the codes given below :

1. The ship <u>put in</u> at the first available port to repair its damaged hull. 2. The advertisement was <u>put out</u> for wide circulation. 3. The matter had become so urgent that it could not be <u>put off</u> for another day. Select the answer using the codes given below :

1. It is widely acknowledged that he <u>takes after</u> his aunt. 2. He was reluctant to <u>take in</u> any more responsibility. 3. He assured the client that he would <u>take out</u> the matter at the first given opportunity. Select the answer using the codes given below :