Ans. A

8. UPSC Previous years Mains Questions

1. Describe the emergence of Basic Structure concept in the Indian Constitution. (150 words) 20 marks (1994)

2. What is a Constitution? What are the main sources of the Indian Constitution? (250 words) 30 marks (2007)

3. 'Separation of Powers is essential to ensure individual liberty' Discuss this with regard to the provisions in the Constitution and practices adopted so far.

4. Is the Indian Parliament a "Sovereign" or a "non-Sovereign" legislature or both? 3 marks (1984)

5. Write on Significance of 26th November in the country's polity in about 20 words. 2 marks (2009)

6. Highlight the significance of the Twenty Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of India? 20 marks (1999)

7. What are the main difference between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill and other Legislative Bills? 30 marks (2001)

8. How is the Constitution of Indian amended? Do you think that the procedure for amendment makes the Constitution a play-thing in the hands of the Centre? 30 marks (2002)

9. How would you differentiate between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill and of an Ordinary Legislative Bill? 15 marks (2006)

10. What is meant by 'Sovereignty of Parliament'? Consider whether the Indian Parliament is a sovereign body. 20 marks (1982)

11. How will you define 'judicial review'? (1982)

12. What constitutes the doctrine of 'basic features' as introduced into the Constitution of India by the Judiciary? 30 marks (2000)

13. Why is the Indian Constitution called quasi-federal? 3 marks (1987)

14. How did the Government of India Act, 1935 mark a point of no return in the history of constitutional development in India? 30 marks (2006)

15. ‘The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.’ Discuss critically. 10 marks (2013)

16. Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss. 12.5 marks (2016)

17. “Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power? 15 marks (2019)