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constitutional structure, fundamental rights, federalism, institutions, amendment, judicial review, and constitutional remedies.

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2003Paper IQ2(a)Section A

Question 167

Explain the provisions made in the constitution of India for smooth administrative relationship between the Union and the States.

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q2(a), source page 10.

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2003Paper IQ2(b)Section A

Question 168

Article 136 does not confer a right of appeal on a party as such but it confers a wide discretionary power on the Supreme Court to grant Special Leave to Appeal in suitable cases. Discuss.

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q2(b), source page 10.

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2003Paper IQ3(a)Section A

Question 169

Briefly explain the principles of interpretation which have been upheld in ascertaining the respective jurisdictions of Parliament and the State Legislatures set out in Article 246 of the Constitution of India.

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q3(a), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ3(b)Section A

Question 170

Discuss the constitutional safeguards in respect of dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or the State. Do these safeguards override the "Doctrine of Pleasure" embodied in the Constitution?

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q3(b), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ4(b)Section A

Question 171

The powers under Article 226 confer a discretion of the most extensive nature on the High Courts. But the very vastness of the powers conferred on the High Court imposes on it the responsibility to use them with circumspection. Discuss briefly the principles which would regulate the exercise of the jurisdiction under Article 226.

Judicial Process and Remedies

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

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2002Paper IQ1(a)Section A

Question 172

If the words "All minorities "in Article 30 of the Constitution of India are replaced by the words, "All sections of citizens having distinct language or religion ", what fundamental rights of the minorities would be affected?

Fundamental Rights and Equality

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

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2002Paper IQ1(c)Section A

Question 173

Elucidate the constitutional procedure for electing President of India.

Executive and Constitutional Offices

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

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2002Paper IQ1(d)Section A

Question 174

What is the nature of the Indian Constitution? Do you think it is a Federal Constitution? Discuss.

Constitutional Structure and Federalism

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

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2002Paper IQ2(a)Section A

Question 175

Discuss any one theory developed by the Supreme Court of India under Article 21 of the Constitution of India for compensation to the victims.

Fundamental Rights and Equality

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q2(a), source page 8.

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2002Paper IQ2(b)Section A

Question 176

Justify the contemporary economic liberalisation reforms on the basis of constitutional provisions.

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q2(b), source page 8.

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2002Paper IQ3(a)Section A

Question 177

Outline any three constitutional provisions that ensure non-discrimination against any State by the Centre.

Constitutional Law - General

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

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2001Paper IQ1(a)Section A

Question 178

What fundamental right, if any, of a person is violated if the State acts in pursuance of either Article 15(4) or 16(4) of the Constitution of India?

Fundamental Rights and Equality

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q1(a), source page 4.

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2001Paper IQ1(b)Section A

Question 179

"The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a great degree of flexibility into the otherwise rigid scheme of distribution of legislative powers in the Indian Constitution." Elucidate.

Constitutional Structure and Federalism

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q1(b), source page 4.

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2001Paper IQ1(c)Section A

Question 180

Discuss the relationship between Article 29 and Article 30 of the Constitution.

Fundamental Rights and Equality

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q1(c), source page 4.

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2001Paper IQ1(d)Section A

Question 181

'There is no abdication, surrender of legislative function so long as the legislature has expressed its will on a particular subject matter, indicated its policy and left effectuation of policy to subordinate agency.' Discuss.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q1(d), source page 4.

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2001Paper IQ2(a)Section A

Question 182

The Government of a State is proposing to pass legislation regarding the newspaper industry with the following provisions: (i) payment of minimum wages to journalists and other employees; (ii) every newspaper must remain closed on Sundays and public holidays; (iii) newspaper space must be allocated to socio-economic issues; (iv) no advertisements depicting women indecently shall be permitted. Advise on the constitutional validity of these proposals under Article 19(1)(a) with reference to decided cases.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q2(a), source page 4.

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2001Paper IQ3(a)Section A

Question 183

Critically examine the statement that though Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India has made a valuable contribution to the understanding of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty, it has failed to advance the law relating to preventive detention and due process of law.

Fundamental Rights and Equality

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q3(a), source page 5.

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2001Paper IQ3(b)Section A

Question 184

A State proposes to bring about parity in the representation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in public services in excess of their proportion in the population within five years. What are the constitutional steps that can be taken to carry out this scheme?

ReservationSC/STConstitutional Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q3(b), source page 29.

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2001Paper IQ4(a)Section A

Question 185

'The recent judicial pronouncement on the question of the appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts is dominated by the emphasis on integrated participatory consultative process for selecting the best and most suitable persons available for the appointment.' Elucidate.

Constitutional and Administrative Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q4(a), source page 5.

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2001Paper IQ4(b)Section A

Question 186

Discuss the nature and the scope of the following writs:.

Judicial Process and Remedies

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2001, Paper I, Q4(b), source page 5.

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2000Paper IQ1(a)Section A

Question 187

The Indian Constitution is essentially federal in character, though it tends to be unitary at times." Comment.

Constitutional Structure and Federalism

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q1(a), source page 1.

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2000Paper IQ1(b)Section A

Question 188

What are the discretionary powers of the Governors of States? Why is there no provision in the Constitution for impeachment of a Governor? Explain.

Executive and Constitutional Offices

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q1(b), source page 1.

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2000Paper IQ1(c)Section A

Question 189

Explain the provisions relating to protection and improvement of environment in our Constitution with special reference to the role of judiciary in this regard.

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q1(c), source page 1.

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2000Paper IQ2(a)Section A

Question 190

The Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi's case has revolutionised the law relating to 'personal-liberty' under Article 21 of the Constitution." Explain with illustration,.

Fundamental Rights and Equality

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q2(a), source page 1.

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2000Paper IQ2(b)Section A

Question 191

Examine critically the relationship between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy in the light of decided cases and the constitutional amendments.

Fundamental Rights and EqualityAmendment and Basic Structure

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q2(b), source page 1.

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2000Paper IQ3(a)Section A

Question 192

Assuming that the Parliament, under Article 368 of the Constitution, passes the following constitutional amendments: (i) Religion is a matter of personal faith. Its propagation in any form is strictly prohibited. (ii) Article 16(4) of the Constitution empowering the state to make reservation in services under the state in favour of backward class of citizens is completely deleted. Discuss whether these amendments are likely to be held valid.

Fundamental Rights and EqualityAmendment and Basic StructureDemocracy, Elections and Accountability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q3(a), source page 2.

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2000Paper IQ3(b)Section A

Question 193

Article 311(2) lays down that a civil servant cannot be dismissed or removed or reduced in rank unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the action proposed to be taken against him." Critically examine the statement with reference to the Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976.

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q3(b), source page 2.

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2000Paper IQ4(b)Section A

Question 194

The Civil Surgeon had issued an advertisement for a training course in midwifery at the District Hospital. The advertisement had a clause "Married women candidates must enclose along with their application their husband's written permission for pursuing the course." The wife got the letter of consent from her husband and joined the course. The husband, however, had second thoughts and wrote to her and the authority saying she should return immediately as her not being there would disturb the family life and hence she would not be permitted to join. Thereafter the authority asked her to produce another letter of "no objection" from the husband. Examine with reference to the relevant provisions of the Constitution the validity of the order of the authority.

Constitutional Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2000, Paper I, Q4(b), source page 2.

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What this archive covers

Explain the provisions made in the constitution of India for smooth administrative relationship between the Union and the States.

Article 136 does not confer a right of appeal on a party as such but it confers a wide discretionary power on the Supreme Court to grant Special Leave to Appeal in suitable cases. Discuss.

Briefly explain the principles of interpretation which have been upheld in ascertaining the respective jurisdictions of Parliament and the State Legislatures set out in Article 246 of the Constitution of India.

Discuss the constitutional safeguards in respect of dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or the State. Do these safeguards override the "Doctrine of Pleasure" embodied in the Constitution?

If the words "All minorities "in Article 30 of the Constitution of India are replaced by the words, "All sections of citizens having distinct language or religion ", what fundamental rights of the minorities would be affected?

Elucidate the constitutional procedure for electing President of India.

What is the nature of the Indian Constitution? Do you think it is a Federal Constitution? Discuss.

Discuss any one theory developed by the Supreme Court of India under Article 21 of the Constitution of India for compensation to the victims.

Justify the contemporary economic liberalisation reforms on the basis of constitutional provisions.

Outline any three constitutional provisions that ensure non-discrimination against any State by the Centre.

What fundamental right, if any, of a person is violated if the State acts in pursuance of either Article 15(4) or 16(4) of the Constitution of India?

"The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a great degree of flexibility into the otherwise rigid scheme of distribution of legislative powers in the Indian Constitution." Elucidate.

Discuss the relationship between Article 29 and Article 30 of the Constitution.

'There is no abdication, surrender of legislative function so long as the legislature has expressed its will on a particular subject matter, indicated its policy and left effectuation of policy to subordinate agency.' Discuss.

Critically examine the statement that though Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India has made a valuable contribution to the understanding of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty, it has failed to advance the law relating to preventive detention and due process of law.

A State proposes to bring about parity in the representation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in public services in excess of their proportion in the population within five years. What are the constitutional steps that can be taken to carry out this scheme?

'The recent judicial pronouncement on the question of the appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts is dominated by the emphasis on integrated participatory consultative process for selecting the best and most suitable persons available for the appointment.' Elucidate.

Discuss the nature and the scope of the following writs:.

The Indian Constitution is essentially federal in character, though it tends to be unitary at times." Comment.

What are the discretionary powers of the Governors of States? Why is there no provision in the Constitution for impeachment of a Governor? Explain.

Explain the provisions relating to protection and improvement of environment in our Constitution with special reference to the role of judiciary in this regard.

The Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi's case has revolutionised the law relating to 'personal-liberty' under Article 21 of the Constitution." Explain with illustration,.

Examine critically the relationship between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy in the light of decided cases and the constitutional amendments.

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