Test-5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Topic : Polity and Constitution<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Here is the 5th\u00a0Mains Marathon General Studies Test<\/a>.<\/p>\n Topic for Today<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Polity & Constitution<\/strong> Read the\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Kindly review each others answers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Q1. What do you understand by basic structure of constitution? Discuss its evolution. Critically analyse its utility in Indian polity.<\/a><\/p>\n Q2. Government of India Act 1919 was dissatisfying, disappointing and a morning without a sun. Comment.<\/a><\/p>\n Q3. Criminalisation of politics as evolved in recent times poses a threat to democratic principles of our Constitutional scheme. What are the legal deterrents available to tackle this menace? Suggest ways to enhance sufficiency of present legal framework in this context.<\/a><\/p>\n Q4. In the context of recent disruptions in the Rajya Sabha caused by the opposition\u2019s majority, critically evaluate if Rajya Sabha has outlived its utility as the second chamber of our august Parliament.<\/a><\/p>\n Q5. What are the issues concerning the frequent use of Article 142? How can the frequent use of this article of the constitution be curbed?<\/a><\/p>\n Q6. What steps has the Election Commission taken to increase transparency in the voting process and maintain the sanctity of \u201cone person one vote\u201d? Elaborate.<\/a><\/p>\n Q7. In the light of several inter-state water disputes coming to the fore, examine the constitutional provisions regarding inter-state water disputes and the shortcomings thereof.<\/a><\/p>\n Next Test<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Government policies and Social issues<\/strong><\/p>\n (Welfare schemes and mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for vulnerable sections of the population, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector)<\/p>\n We request all the aspirants to participate actively in this Initiative.<\/strong><\/p>\n The tests are designed in such a way that students would be able to complete the GS Mains syllabus on time and have ample answer writing practice before CSM-2017.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Note from our side<\/span>:<\/p>\n You must be subscribed to this blog via wordpress.\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to subscribe to this blog.<\/p>\n Note<\/span>:<\/p>\n Did you like our new Initiative? 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