Constitutional mechanisms designed to resolve inter-state water disputes in India have encountered persistent challenges, revealing shortcomings in both structural design and procedural implementation.
Q78. Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in the news Angola Costa Rica
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Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss. (200 words, 10 marks)
The subdivision of geographical administrative areas, such as districts and talukas, by many state governments, underscores a fundamental principle of governance
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The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.’ Discuss critically. (200 words, 10 marks)
The Supreme Court of India stands as the vanguard of constitutional supremacy, entrusted with the vital duty of safeguarding the foundational document from arbitrary alterations by the Parliament.
Q77. Consider the following statements: According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.
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Recent directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the `Nagas’ as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution. (200 words, 10 marks)
Article 371A of the Indian Constitution grants special provisions to the state of Nagaland, safeguarding its cultural and customary practices, land ownership, and resource management
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Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution. (150 words, 10 marks)
Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, of 2000, sparked considerable controversy due to its alleged infringement upon Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the fundamental right to …
Q76. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the United Nations ‘World Water Development Report, 2022’ India extracts more than a quarter
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The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law which was legislated but with a different intention? (200 words, 10 marks)
Over the years, the role of individual Members of Parliament (MPs) has experienced a gradual diminishment, leading to a decline in the frequency of healthy and constructive debates on policy …
Q75. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive
