2017 TEST PAPER

1. "The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.

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2. Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on "National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014” with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.

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3. "Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people” Discuss.

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4. How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?

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5. Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.

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6. Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough "to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for

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8. The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.

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9. To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?

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