Polity Questions for Mains – Part 3

  • The Preamble to the Constitution is aimed to embody the fundamental values and the philosophy on which the Constitution is based. Elucidate
  • Whet are the constitutional rights of the citizens of India. What do you think about the demand of the NRI’s for dual citizenship?
  • What is the present status of the right to property as a Fundamental Right?
  • Why is Article 32 considered as the cornerstone of the Constitution?
  • The Writ of Mandamus cannot be granted against certain persons. Who are they?
  • What are the provisions regarding the protection of Linguistic minorities in the Constitution?
  • What is Social Justice? How can reservation of seats for women in Parliament contribute to the establishment of a socially just society in India ?
  • What, according to the Supreme Court, constituted The Basic Features’ which is upheld in case known as (i) Keshavanand Bharati v/s. State of Kerala (1990) and  (ii) Minerva Mills v/s. Union of India (1990)
  • What specific provisions exist in the Constitution of India about child labour ?
  • State the amplitude of Article 21 of the Constitution.
  • What is the status of the Right to Property in the Indian Constitution?
  • Discuss the constitutional provisions regarding the rights of children.
  • Discuss how the Constitution of India provides equal rights.
  • What is Habeas Corpus ?
  • What is the special facility provided to the linguistic minorities under Article 350 A?
  • Give your views on the right to freedom of religion as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
  • Do they make India a secular State?
  • What are the constitutional limitations on the free movements of Indians throughout the country?
  • What is the importance of Right to Constitutional Remedies
  • Briefly state the stages through which the present position of the Directive Principles vis-a vis the Fundamental Rights has emerged.
  • What is the importance of Directive Principles of State Policy? Mention which Directive Principles of State Policy have got primacy over the Fundamental Rights
  • What is the constitutional position of Directive Principles of State Policy? How has it been interpreted by the judiciary after the emergency in 1975-77 ?
  • Discuss the constitutional provisions relating to the non-justifiable directives binding upon the states.
  • Write any four fundamental duties prescribed in the Constitution of India
  • Identify the major Fundamental Duties
  • Enumerate the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution after the 42nd Amendment