The subdivision of geographical administrative areas, such as districts and talukas, by many state governments, underscores a fundamental principle of governance
UPSC Mains Question Paper
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.
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
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 freedom of speech and expression.
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 issues within legislative bodies.
It is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for a quarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved. 10 marks-200 words.
India is purportedly endowed with significant reserves of shale oil and gas, a potential resource capable of sustaining the nation’s energy demands for a quarter-century.
With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world. (10 marks, 200 words)
With the increasing scarcity of fossil fuels, atomic energy has emerged as a crucial alternative in India’s energy landscape. This shift towards nuclear power is driven by its potential to provide a sustainable and reliable source of electricity.
Analyse the factors for the highly decentralized cotton textile industry in India. (5 marks, 100 words)
The decentralized nature of India’s cotton textile industry stems from a confluence of historical, geographical, and socio-economic factors
Do you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in the Southern states of India? Discuss with justification. (5 marks, 100 words)
The emergence of new sugar mills in the Southern states of India indeed signals a noticeable trend. This trend can be attributed to various factors such as favorable climatic conditions
There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghats. Why? (5 marks, 100 words)
Contrary to the typical geological phenomenon observed in many river systems worldwide, the Western Ghats, a mountain range along the western coast of India,