Parliament’s Power to Reorganise States – UPSC Notes – Indian Polity
In India, the Parliament has special authority to reorganise states, like combining them, changing their borders, or even giving them…
Union of States – UPSC Notes – Indian Polity
India, also known as Bharat, is termed a ‘Union of States’ in Article 1 of the Constitution. Instead of stating…
Indo-Bangladesh – Exchange of Territories – UPSC Notes – Indian Polity
The Indo-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA), 1974 facilitates the exchange of enclaves between the two countries. Read more in our article!
Constituent Assembly & Indian Constitution- The Making – UPSC Notes – Indian Polity
Making the Indian Constitution was through a long process starting the demand of the Constituent Assembly. Read more about the process in our article!
Crown Rule (1858-1947) – UPSC Notes – Indian Polity
The Crown rule in India means that the British government directly controlled India from 1857 to 1947. After the 1857…
Company Rule (1773-1858) – UPSC Notes – Indian Polity
The term “Company Rule” refers to the governance of India by the British East India Company. Read more on Company Rule in India in our comprehensive article!
Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected. (Answer in 250 words)
The procedures for electing the Presidents of India and France are distinct, reflecting the different political systems and historical contexts…
While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy. Comment. (Answer in 250 words) 15M
In the Indian political context, there is a discernible trend where national political parties tend to advocate for the centralization…
Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. (Answer in 250 words) 15M
India does not adhere to a strict separation of powers, which enables the President and Governors to exercise legislative power…
Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
The resolution of disputes concerning the election of a candidate in a Parliament or State Assembly constituency should commence by…