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Mains Marathon – GS Test 5 – September 3

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Syllabus of GS Test 5 / September 3

(Separation of powers, Comparison, Parliament and State
Legislatures, Government policies and interventions, Representation
of people’s Act, Development processes and the development
industry, Governance related issues, )

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon – GS Test – 5 / 3rd September

Read the below questions carefully and answer them in your own words not exceeding 200 words.

Time: 1 Hour

Total Marks : 10 x 7 = 70 Marks

Q1. Opposition-sponsored amendment to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address has been adopted by the Rajya Sabha recently. What is the significance of amendment  to the Motion of Thanks on President’s Address in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?

Q2. The constitutional power of the executive to grant pardon to convicts cannot be exercised by the apex court unless there is a violation of fundamental rights. Discuss in the light of Article 72 of the Constitution of India.

Q3. What are electoral trusts? What is the primary purpose behind setting up electoral trusts? Discuss in the light of recent reports of misuse of electoral trusts in funding of elections.

Q4.  The Supreme Court of India has become a benevolent dictator beyond the Constitutional mandate provided to it under the doctrine of separation of powers. Critically Comment.

Q5. How does money bill differ from ordinary bills? How far is introduction of bills as money bill justified to circumvent scrutiny by the Upper house? Should  the Speaker’s decision on a bill being money bill be final and unchallengeable in a court of law? Give your opinion.

Q6.  Should educational qualifications be made mandatory for elections to local bodies when the no such provisions exist for the State Legislature and the Lok Sabha? Discuss.

Q7. Allowing student politics in educational institutes not only vitiates the educational environment, but also does not augur well for creating next generation of leaders, especially after India has attained freedom. Critically examine.

 

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16 responses to “Mains Marathon – GS Test 5 – September 3”

  1. manoj Avatar
    manoj

    Kindly review…

  2. dard_bhari_zindagi Avatar
    dard_bhari_zindagi

    thanx sir for reviewing.only today wrote in notebook.
    sir i had given two example already. and thats why only named bcci. SIR CAN I GIVE MORE EXAMPLES, WILL THAT NOT MAKE THE ANSWER LONG.?

  3. ☺️ Avatar
    ☺️

    Thanks , got it 🙂

  4. Neyawn Avatar
    Neyawn

    Hi, beginning by taking just one side may not be the best way to begin your answer. No matter what the question asks, always try to highlight both Pros and Cons. And then arriving at a conclusion.

  5. ☺️ Avatar
    ☺️

    Struggling to write structured Ans 🙁

  6. ☺️ Avatar
    ☺️

    Plz review

  7. baahubalii4 Avatar
    baahubalii4

    Ur writing is like printed paper 🙂

    but visibility is really very less..

  8. Samudra gupta Avatar
    Samudra gupta

    Kindly review

  9. Samudra gupta Avatar
    Samudra gupta

    kindly review

  10. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    Focus on the words – Benevolnet Dictator – Why dictator – because it is an appointed body, not elected. Cite instances of how it has interfaring – cite 2 -3 instances – inclduing setting up SIT , Lodha Panel etc.

  11. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    Hi,

    Please start answer writing practise in a4 Sized sheets with proper margin. Will help you write 100 words in a single side.

  12. chacha_tokery Avatar
    chacha_tokery

    Thanku!!

  13. Serious_aspirant Avatar
    Serious_aspirant

    Questions are good, worth attempt.

  14. baahubalii4 Avatar
    baahubalii4

    Hi,
    What i feel is:-

    Structure of ur answer is good but need to add more points in both stands for and against. taking help of Indian constitution in te process.

  15. baahubalii4 Avatar
    baahubalii4

    Thanks a lot

  16. dard_bhari_zindagi Avatar
    dard_bhari_zindagi

    Pls review

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