Q. Comment on ‘Electoral process in Bihar’. [BPSC-2001] Ans: Elections in Bihar is conducted in accordance with the Constitution of India (Art 324 to 329). The Assembly of Bihar creates laws regarding the conduct of local body elections unilaterally while any changes by the state legislature to the conduct of state level elections need to …
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Q. Analyze the functioning of the rural local governments in India since 1991 with special reference to Bihar. [BPSC-2009] In 1991, the government had introduced a constitutional amendment bill in the Lok Sabha. This bill finally emerged as the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 and came into force on 24 April, 1993. The act gives …
Q. Describe the basic provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. [BPSC-2005] 73rd amendment act was enacted in 1992 and came into force in 1993.. Through this amendment the Panchayati Raj was constitutionalised. This act fulfills an imperative need to provide certain basic and essential characteristics of the Panchayati Raj bodies in constitution to give …
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Q. What is amendment procedure in India? What are the main contents of 73 amendment? How many amendments have been done in Indian Constitution? [BPSC-2002]The amendment procedure in India:Like any other written Constitution, the Constitution of India also provides for its amendment in order to adjust itself to the changing conditions and needs. However, the …
Q. Describe the objectives and features of the Panchayat Raj in India. [BPSC-1993]The term Panchayati Raj in India signifies the system of rural local self government. The term ‘Panchayati’ literally means Assembly (yat) of Five (panch) wise and respected elders chosen and accepted by the village community. Traditionally, they settled disputes which take place between individuals …
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Q. What is the meaning of “Parliamentary Sovereignty”? Do you consider Indian Parliament a “Sovereign” or a non-sovereign’ or both? Give your views. [BPSC-1995]Parliamentary sovereignty (also called parliamentary supremacy) is a concept in the constitutional law of some parliamentary democracies. It holds that the legislative body has absolute sovereignty and is supreme over all other …
Q. What is judicial review ? Critically examine about the doctrine of basic structure as enunciated by the Supreme Court of India. [2016]Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the Central and State governments. On examination, if they are found to be …
Q. What is the difference between Constitution and Constitutionalism? Critically discuss the doctrine of ‘basic structure’ as enunciated by the Supreme Court of India. [2019] Ans:The concepts of constitution and constitutionalism refer to the legal framework of a country. The constitution is defined as the “supreme law of a country”. It lays down the basic …
Q. “The Indian Constitution postulates in its Preamble that India shall be a socialist, secular, democratic republic.” What are the constitutional provisions to enforce this declaration? [BPSC-2019] Ans:The preamble of the constitution contain the summary or essence of the constitution. N A Palkhivala, a constitutional expert called it ‘identity card of the Constitution.’ Among other things …
Which of the following grants direct credit assistance to thehouseholds? Regional Rural Banks National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Land Development BanksSelect the correct answer using codes given below.A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 2. The national income of a country in a given period …
