Parliament

Saturday, 16 December 2023 3:31 PM

1. What is the signi cance of the Parliament in the Indian democratic political system, and why is it
considered central to the governance structure?

2. Explain the organizational structure of the Parliament of India as outlined in the Constitution, including
the three main components.

3. How does the parliamentary form of government in India emphasize the interdependence between the
legislative and executive organs, and how does it compare to the presidential form of government?

4. What role does the President of India play in the Parliament, and how is the President involved in the
legislative process?

5. Contrast the structure of the Indian Parliament with that of the United Kingdom and the United States,
highlighting the key di erences in the role of the head of state in the legislative process.

6. Provide an overview of the composition of the Rajya Sabha, including the maximum strength,
representation of states, representation of union territories, and the nomination of members.

7. Explain the process of electing representatives from the states to the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing the use
of proportional representation and the single transferable vote.

8. How are representatives from union territories elected to the Rajya Sabha, and why do only certain
union territories have representation in this chamber?

9. Discuss the rationale behind nominating members to the Rajya Sabha, particularly those with special
knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science, and social service.

10. Provide insights into the composition of the Lok Sabha, including the maximum strength, representation
of states, representation of union territories, and the provision for nominated members.

11. Explain the process of direct election of representatives from states and union territories to the Lok
Sabha, emphasizing the principles of universal adult franchise.

12. Elaborate on the provision for nominating two members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok
Sabha, and how this provision has evolved over time.

13. Explain the two provisions in the Constitution regarding the allotment of seats in the Lok Sabha to states
and the division of states into territorial constituencies. How does the Constitution ensure uniformity of
representation among di erent states and constituencies?

14. After every census, a readjustment is made in the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha. Describe the
process and the authority responsible for this readjustment. What was the impact of the 42nd and 84th
Amendment Acts on seat allocation?
15. How has the reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes evolved over time? Discuss
the constitutional provisions and amendments related to the reservation system in the Lok Sabha.

16. Explain the First-Past-The-Post system adopted for the Lok Sabha elections. What are the characteristics
of this system, and how does it di er from the proportional representation system used in the Rajya
Sabha and other elections?

17. What is the rationale behind the preference for territorial representation over proportional
representation in the Lok Sabha elections? Discuss the reasons mentioned in the Constitution and the
concerns related to literacy and political stability.

18. Outline the demerits of the proportional representation system, as mentioned in the notes. How do
these drawbacks contribute to the decision not to adopt proportional representation for the Lok Sabha
elections?

19. Discuss the signi cance of the reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, including
the duration of the reservation as per the 95th Amendment Act of 2009.

20. How do the readjustment and rationalization of territorial constituencies take place, especially
concerning the population gures of the census? What amendments have in uenced this process?

21. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the First-Past-The-Post system with the proportional
representation system, highlighting the impact on representation, cost, and stability in government.

22. Analyze the impact of the reservation system on the representation of scheduled castes and scheduled
tribes in the Lok Sabha. How does this system address concerns of separate electorates and eligibility for
general seats?