APSC Mains 2018 Political Science (Paper II)
145 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series
145 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – Political Science Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (Pol. Sc. Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants.
APSC Mains 2018 Political Science - Paper II
PART – A
Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160
Q1. Discuss the framing of the Constitution of India emphasizing on the role of the Constituent Assembly. Justify the statement that ‘Indian Constitution is the document of socio-economic basis and philosophy’. 12+8=20
Q2. Define secularism. Examine critically the working of the concept of secularism in Indian context. 5+15=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 8: Q4 (15 Marks) (Partially)
Q3. Discuss the main features of Fundamental Rights incorporated in the Constitution of India. Why are these rights termed as fundamental? Can Fundamental Rights be amended? 10+5+5=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q9 (10 Marks)
Q4. Discuss the reasons for incorporation of the Directive Principles in the Constitution. Examine the relevance and implementation of these Principles in India. 8+12=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q13 (20 Marks) (Indirectly)
Q5. Explain the method of election of the President of India. What are it’s drawbacks? Examine the position of the President of India. 10+5+5=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 6: Q1 (5 Marks)
Q6. Evaluate the factors responsible for the growth of centralizing tendency in Indian polity. Is India a true federation? Give your arguments. 12+8=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 7: Q4. (8 Marks) (Indirectly)
Q7. Discuss the organization, power and functions of the Union Cabinet. How do you account for the strong position of the Cabinet in Indian political system? 12+8=20
Q8. Critically examine the role of the Governor of an Indian State. What are the discretionary powers of the Governor of Assam? 12+8=20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q4 & Test 8: Q5. (20 Marks)
Q9. What is Money Bill? Discuss the procedure for enactment of Money Bill in the Indian Parliament. 5+15=20
Q10. Discuss the functioning of local self-government in Assam. What is the role of the local self-governing institutions in the development of the region? 15+5= 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q4. (15 Marks)
Q11. “The American Senate is regarded as the strongest Second Chamber of the world.” Analyse this statement relating to power, functions and position of the Senate of the United State if America. 20
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 2: Q8. (20 Marks)
Q12. Define the composition and functioning of the Union Public Service Commission emphasizing its independence and neutrality. 20
PART – B
Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:
Q13. Explain legislative relations between the Centre and the States in India. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q3. (8 Marks)
Q14. Critically evaluate the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q7. (8 Marks)
Q15. Examine the role of the Supreme Court in India with special reference to the court’s power of judicial review. 8
Q16. Discuss the various constitutional and statutory provisions of acquiring and loss of Indian citizenship. 4+4=8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 3: Q2. (8 Marks)
Q17. Evaluate the procedure for the amendment of the American Constitution. 8
Question from our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series Test 4: Q1. (8 Marks)
Q18. How is the British Cabinet formed? Enumerate the main features of British Cabinet system. 4+4=8
Q19. Discuss Prof. Dicey’s concept of Rule of Law emphasizing on its applicability and limitations in England. 5+3=8
Q20. What is the full form of PIL? Discuss the features of PIL. 3+5=8
A total questions worth 145 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – Polity Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains Political Science Test Series.
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