OPTIMA (Mains) 2020 – Day 9

Topic:

Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein.
Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions.
Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries.

Total Marks 150 marks

Time allotted: 1:30 minutes (90 minutes)

What is the MPLAD scheme? Critically examine the constitutionality of MPLAD in the light of SC judgement. Do you think it should be abolished? Give your arguments
Discuss the evolution of relationship between FR and DPSP in India. What is the present status?
Critically analyse the salient features of CAA, 2019.
Discuss the evolution of Parliamentary tradition in India during Britishera.
How far Indian Parliament has been successful in making the executive accountable? Examine with elaborating the significance of Question hour.
What do you understand by contempt of court? Why do we need contempt of Court laws?
What do you understand by doctrine of essential religious practices? Discuss in the context of Sabarimala Judgment
Discuss the significance of Article 21 of the constitution. Also comment upon how SC has expanded its scope.
What do you understand by basic structure? Discuss its evolution. Do you think Citizenship Amendment Bill is against the basic structure of the constitution?
Discuss the features of the 6th Schedule. How does it protect the tribal interests?
Rajya Sabha cannot make or unmake the Government. In this context, critically examine the relevance of Rajya Sabha.
What is e-Court Project? Can it help to reduce the pendency of cases in India?
What do you understand by preventive detention? Discuss the safeguards the constitution provides in this regard