UPSC Constitution and Polity PYQs 2024 | Vaidra

1Mediummains10 marks

Salient features of the Representation of People's Act

The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.

2Mediummains10 marks

Salient features of the Representation of People's Act

Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to the “one nation–one election” principle.

3Mediummains15 marks

Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to DNA testing of a child in the womb to establish its paternity.

4Mediummains15 marks

Parliament and State legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these

What are the aims and objects of the recently passed and enforced Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University/State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act?

5Mediummains15 marks

Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary - Ministries and Departments of the Government

Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world's most powerful judiciary?

6Mediummains15 marks

Parliament and State legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these

“Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.” Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.

7Mediummains15 marks

Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Discuss India as a secular state and compare it with the secular principles of the US Constitution.

8Mediummains10 marks

Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary - Ministries and Departments of the Government

Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?

9Mediummains10 marks

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein

Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at the local level and bring out the pros and cons by comparing the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies.

10Mediummains10 marks

Parliament and State legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these

“The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of the parliamentary supremacy.” Elucidate.

11Mediummains15 marks

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein

What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre–State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.

Constitution and Polity UPSC PYQ 2024