9. Previous Years’ Questions
1. While in theory, the Cabinet is dependent upon Parliament, in practice it is the master of Parliament. Comment.Answer:2. Distinguish between ordinance making powers of President and Governor. Should the power to promulgate ordinance, which is a legacy of colonial rule, have any place in the constitution of a modern democratic India?Answer:3. “Prime Minister represents the executive government in a way that no single member of the Council of Ministers (CoM) or even the entire CoM can.” Discuss.Answer:4. Empowered Group of Ministers lead to early and effective decision-making on particular issues. Critically analyse.Answer:5. “The ordinance-making power of the executive needs to be suitably restrained, to create a balance of power between the executive and the legislature and to check the misuse of the same”. Do you agree? Justify your stand with examples.2015-614Answer:6. It is the Parliamentary system, with its basis on constant accountability, accommodation and inclusion, which can best serve the needs of the country. Examine, keeping in mind the arguments that are periodically put forward for adopting the Presidential system in India.Answer: