UPSC Law Optional, Paper I and II

Constitutional and Administrative Law UPSC Law Optional PYQs, Page 2

UPSC Law Optional Constitutional and Administrative Law previous year questions 26-50 of 50, arranged for doctrine revision, case-law planning, and answer writing.

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constitutional governance, administrative power, delegated legislation, natural justice, tribunals, and judicial review.

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2013Paper IQ1(c)Section A

Question 26

Is 'Commercial advertisement' covered within the ambit of 'freedom of speech and expression'? Discuss with reference to leading cases. 10?

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper I, Q1(c), source page 78.

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2013Paper IQ2(a)Section A

Question 27

Do you agree with the view that "equality is antithesis of arbitrariness. In fact equality and arbitrariness are sworn enemies"? 25?

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper I, Q2(a), source page 78.

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2013Paper IQ4(a)Section A

Question 28

Write critical notes on the following: 50 (a) Residuary Powers. 15.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper I, Q4(a), source page 78.

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2013Paper IQ4(c)Section A

Question 29

Write critical notes on the following: 50 (c) Introduction of Uniform Civil Code. 20.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper I, Q4(c), source page 78.

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2012Paper IQ2(b)Section A

Question 30

'Contempt of Court is a power inherent to a court of record.' In this regard discuss the sweep of power of the Supreme Court to punish for contempt of court and whether inferior courts can exercise such power. Refer to decided cases.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2012, Paper I, Q2(b), source page 66.

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2012Paper IQ2(c)Section A

Question 31

In what circumstances and for violation of which right can monetary compensation be awarded to the victims? What is your view for adopting such an approach by judiciary? Analyse critically.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2012, Paper I, Q2(c), source page 66.

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2012Paper IQ4(b)Section A

Question 32

Write critical notes on the following: 20 x 3 = 60 (b) Institution of Local Self Government.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2012, Paper I, Q4(b), source page 68.

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2011Paper IQ2(a)Section A

Question 33

'Equality is a dynamic concept with many aspects and dimensions, and it cannot be cribbed, cabined or confined within traditional and doctrinaire limits.' Explain, how the judiciary has widened the scope of the right to equality by various decision.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2011, Paper I, Q2(a), source page 52.

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2011Paper IQ2(b)Section A

Question 34

Right to life has been extended to a clean human environment by the Courts in India. Discuss the development of law in this regard.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2011, Paper I, Q2(b), source page 52.

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2011Paper IQ4(a)Section A

Question 35

Doctrine of Prospective Overruling.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2011, Paper I, Q4(a), source page 54.

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2011Paper IQ4(c)Section A

Question 36

Secularism.

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Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2011, Paper I, Q4(c), source page 54.

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2010Paper IQ1(b)Section A

Question 37

Whether right to vote is a fundamental or a statutory right? Justify your statement with the help of relevant case-law on this subject.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2010, Paper I, Q1(b), source page 40.

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2010Paper IQ3(a)Section A

Question 38

Ritically examine the role of the Supreme Court of India in the maintenance of minimum standards in public life and polity. Opine on how much of it is enforcement of the rule of law and how much of it is judicial activism.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2010, Paper I, Q3(a), source page 42.

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2010Paper IQ4(c)Section A

Question 39

Write critical notes on the follow (c) "The doctrine of excessive delegation is a judicially tailored principle.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2010, Paper I, Q4(c), source page 42.

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2008Paper IQ1(a)Section A

Question 40

'Rule of Law' does not mean rule according to statutory law, pure and simple, because such a law may itself be harsh, inequitable, discriminatory or unjust. 'Rule of Law' connotes some higher kind of law which is reasonable, just and non-discriminatory. Explain.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2008, Paper I, Q1(a), source page 24.

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2008Paper IQ1(b)Section A

Question 41

With a view to enabling Parliament to act and x discharge its high functions effectively, without any interference or obstruction from any quarter, without fear or favour certain privileges and immunities are attached to each House collectively, and to the Member thereof individually." Critically examine the statement.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2008, Paper I, Q1(b), source page 24.

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2008Paper IQ3(a)Section A

Question 42

The legislature cannot delegate its powers to make a law; but it can make a law to delegate a power to determine some fact or state of things upon which the law intents to make its own action depend." Critically comment on the above statement and discuss with the aid of relevant legal provisions and case laws.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2008, Paper I, Q3(a), source page 25.

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2008Paper IQ4(b)Section A

Question 43

Rights of the Press and the problem of Pre- censorship.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2008, Paper I, Q4(b), source page 25.

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2007Paper IQ1(a)Section A

Question 44

What procedure would you suggest to the Government of India where under an agreement bthe Government of India and a neighbouring foreign country a small portion of IState Y has to be ceded to the above foreign neighbouring?

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2007, Paper I, Q1(a), source page 21.

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2007Paper IQ4(a)Section A

Question 45

The doctrine of territorial nexus.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2007, Paper I, Q4(a), source page 22.

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2003Paper IQ1(a)Section A

Question 46

Preventive Detention is the only exception carved out to the generally accepted proposition that no person shall be deprived of his personal liberty except in accordance with the procedure established by law". Discuss the safeguards evolved by the Judiciary for the protection of personal liberty of a person detained under the law of Preventive Detention.

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Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q1(a), source page 10.

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2003Paper IQ1(c)Section A

Question 47

One has to turn to the privileges of the House of Commons to ascertain the Parliamentary privileges in India". How far is this statement still correct? Discuss.

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Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q1(c), source page 10.

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2003Paper IQ4(a)Section A

Question 48

Critically examine the decisions of the Supreme Court from A. K. Gopalan to Maneka Gandhi cases with special reference to "procedure established by law".

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q4(a), source page 11.

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2002Paper IQ1(b)Section A

Question 49

Can Parliament of India make laws on the entries in the State List? if so, in what circumstances?

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q1(b), source page 7.

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2002Paper IQ3(b)Section A

Question 50

Schedule-Ill provides for an oath of Secrecy by a Minister. Can a Chief Minister administer such an oath to a non-minister in order to facilitate him with access to all government documents? Give reasons.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q3(b), source page 8.

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