Mini Test 3
Topic: Rural and Urban local Governance under 73rd and 74th amendments- constitutional authorities and their role.
1. The 73rd amendment is a significant landmark in the evolution of grassroot democratic institutions in the country with the potential of transforming the representative democracy into a participatory one. Examine.
2. ' The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has a vital role to play'. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
3. Explain the principle of Subsidiarity, it importance and discuss how 73rd amendment act tries to achieve it.
Topic: Rural and Urban local Governance under 73rd and 74th amendments- constitutional authorities and their role.
1. The 73rd amendment is a significant landmark in the evolution of grassroot democratic institutions in the country with the potential of transforming the representative democracy into a participatory one. Examine.
2. ' The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has a vital role to play'. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
3. Explain the principle of Subsidiarity, it importance and discuss how 73rd amendment act tries to achieve it.
Mini Test 4
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures- Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and issues arising out of these.
1. The Indian Constitution has provision for holding Joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
2. Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of government to the people.
3. Individual Parliamentarian’s role as national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures- Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and issues arising out of these.
1. The Indian Constitution has provision for holding Joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
2. Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of government to the people.
3. Individual Parliamentarian’s role as national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
Mini Test 5
Topic: Judiciary in India- Structure and functions of important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.
1. 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 the light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.
2. Under what circumstances can the ‘Financial Emergency’ be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
3. Describe the procedure for the amendment of the constitution. What are the criticisms levelled against it?
Topic: Judiciary in India- Structure and functions of important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.
1. 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 the light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.
2. Under what circumstances can the ‘Financial Emergency’ be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
3. Describe the procedure for the amendment of the constitution. What are the criticisms levelled against it?
Mini Test 6
Topic: Meaning, Nature and scope of Public Administration- Evolution in India- Administrative ideals in Kautilya's Arthashastra, Mughal administration, Legacy of British rule.
1. Discuss the nature of Public administration.
2. Elaborate the features of Mughal administration which, in essence, exist in Indian Administration.
3. "Though India emerged as a sovereign state after Independence, the administrative system remained the same as it was during the British period." Comment.
Topic: Meaning, Nature and scope of Public Administration- Evolution in India- Administrative ideals in Kautilya's Arthashastra, Mughal administration, Legacy of British rule.
1. Discuss the nature of Public administration.
2. Elaborate the features of Mughal administration which, in essence, exist in Indian Administration.
3. "Though India emerged as a sovereign state after Independence, the administrative system remained the same as it was during the British period." Comment.
Mini Test-7
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and problems of implementation.
1. Discuss the performance of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme in addressing the food needs of the poor.
2. Critically discuss the Government's measures towards achieving SDGs by 2030.
3. Discuss the key features of Agnipath scheme. What the benefits and concerns associated with the scheme.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and problems of implementation.
1. Discuss the performance of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme in addressing the food needs of the poor.
2. Critically discuss the Government's measures towards achieving SDGs by 2030.
3. Discuss the key features of Agnipath scheme. What the benefits and concerns associated with the scheme.
Mini Test 8
Topic: Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders
1. Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.
2. How can be the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the Environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
3. Involvement of civil society in the policy-making process makes a democracy more participative in nature. Examine the above statement in the context of India.
Topic: Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders
1. Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.
2. How can be the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the Environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
3. Involvement of civil society in the policy-making process makes a democracy more participative in nature. Examine the above statement in the context of India.
Mini Test 9
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities - Role of Civil Services in Democracy.
1. Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face in both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.
2. What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
3. Give an account of the areas of potential conflict in the relationship between the political executive and civil servants. Also discuss why a healthy working relationship between the two is critical for good governance.
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities - Role of Civil Services in Democracy.
1. Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face in both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.
2. What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
3. Give an account of the areas of potential conflict in the relationship between the political executive and civil servants. Also discuss why a healthy working relationship between the two is critical for good governance.
Mini Test 10
Topic: Good governance and e-governance- Transparency, accountability and responsiveness in governance — Citizen's Charter. RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, Concept of Social Audit and its importance.
1. “The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss.
2. The Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens’ Charter.
3. What do you understand by the term Social Audit? Discuss the importance of social audit in India.
Topic: Good governance and e-governance- Transparency, accountability and responsiveness in governance — Citizen's Charter. RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, Concept of Social Audit and its importance.
1. “The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss.
2. The Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens’ Charter.
3. What do you understand by the term Social Audit? Discuss the importance of social audit in India.