TEST 02: POLITY & CONSTITUTION.

TSPSC GROUP 1 MAINS

TIME: 150 Mins Maximum Marks:150

Total Pages Printed: 3

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Instructions:
(i) The question paper is in three sections. The candidate has to write answers to 15
questions from each section. Each question carries 10 marks.
(ii) Enough space is available in the Answer Sheet for writing all answers. There is no
provision for additional Answer Sheets.
(iii) The candidate has to write his answers in the medium chosen by him only. If there
is any deviation from paper to paper or part of the paper, the candidature would
become invalid.
(iv) Underlining or highlighting or putting special marks in answers would make the
Answer Sheet invalid. Writing in different inks would also make the paper invalid.
Candidates must use either blue or black ink only. Otherwise, the paper will be
treated as invalid.
(v) Though the paper in English is taken as standard for valuation under normal
circumstances, if necessary, a balanced view would be taken after comparing
English and Telugu versions.

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 SECTION -I
1) Analyse concept of Directive Principles of State Policy. Explain relationship and differences between the
fundamental rights and DPSP?

2) What is “judicial activism”? Is it necessary to have judicial activism when we have a robust judiciary?

3) Write a Brief Note on the Departmental Standing Committee. Explain the significance of this system?

4) How did the “Uniform civil code” evolve? Cite authoritative judgment in the issue?

5) Discuss the issues with the finances of Panchayat Raj Institutions. In light of these issues, how far does
the State Finance Commission go in ensuring fiscal Decentralisation.

SECTION -II

6) Analyse constitutional amendments made so far in relation to fundamental rights guaranteed under part
– III of the constitution?

7) Distinguish between the constitutional position of the legislatures of Union Territories of Delhi and
Puducherry. Are they functioning in accordance with the democratic principles laid down by the
constitution?

8) Discuss the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India?

9) Explain the privileges and immunities of legislature under constitution of India. How far can the judiciary
interfere with such privileges and immunities?

10) Elaborate on the scope and importance of Article 21. in light of the interpretations given by the Supreme
court.

SECTION-III
11) Analyse the functions and functioning of National Commission for Schedule Castes?

12) Examine the differences between the Discretionary Powers of Governor and the President of India.

13) What are the differences between unitary and federal features of governments? Discuss the federal
features of Constitution.

14) Describe the evolution of Municipal bodies in India and Analyse the reasons for the poor state of their
finances.

15) What is the relative position of Rajya Sabha as compared to Lok Sabha in one political system?

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