UPSC Mains Notes Executive And The Judiciary; Ministries And Departments Of The Government; Pressure Groups

Previous Year Questions Asked In Mains From This Topic

• Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness [2021]

• “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. [2021]

• What are the methods used by the farmers’ organisations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods ? [2019]

• 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. [2017]

• “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. [2016]

• What was held in the Coelho case ? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution ? [2016]

• “In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal.” Critically examine this statement. [2016]

• “Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India.” Comment. [2016]

• Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set the things right in this regard. [2015]

• Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. [2014]

• Instances of President’s delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time limit specified for the President to accept/reject such petitions ? Analyse. [2014]

•  ‘The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.’ Discuss critically. [2013]

• Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India. [2013]