Principal Organs of the Union Government: EXECUTIVE
1. The role of the President of India becomes more significant during a minority government and a coalition government. Explain. [200words, 15marks] [2021]
2. Has the thrust of government tilted towards executive in contemporary Indian Politics? Give your arguments. [200words, 15marks] [2020]
3. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has emerged as the most powerful institution in India. Discuss. [200words, 15marks] [2019]
4. Do the lieutenant governors have more power than the governor of the states? Explain. [200words, 15marks] [2018]
5. How is the President of India elected? Outline the salient characteristics of the electoral collage of the Indian President. [200words, 15marks] [2017]
6. Critically examine the role of governor in recent times. [200words, 15marks] [2016]
7. Critically analyse the discretionary powers granted to the governor by the Indian constitution. [200words, 15marks] [2015]
8. Analyse the position of prime minister of India in a coalition regime. [200words, 15marks] [2013]
9. In normal conditions, the Governor is a constitutional executive but in case of constitutional crisis, he can become a powerful and effective executive. Discuss. [30marks] [2011]
10. Discuss the concept of committed bureaucracy. [200words, 20marks] [2001]
11. Indian democracy began with the unique advantages of an efficient civil service and a well organised political party, yet its record is dismal. What are the causes for such poor performance? [60marks] [2001]
12. Discuss corruption in administration in India and its impact on socio-economic reconstruction. [200words, 20marks] [2000]
13. Critically evaluate Weber's ideas on Bureaucracy and highlight the significance of the Weberian model from India's point of view. [60marks] [2000]
14. The role of Indian Prime Ministers in the federal system was always controversial. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer with apt examples. [60marks] [2000]
15. Discuss representative bureaucracies. [200words, 20marks] [1995]
16. Illustrate from contemporary Indian experience, the theory of circulation of elites. [60marks] [1995]
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