APPSC Gr.I Mains Paper-III (Polity, Constitution, Governance, Law & Ethics) Previous Paper-2020

 

APPSC GROUP-I MAINS

PAPER-III (POLITY, CONSTITUTION, GOVERNANCE, LAW & ETHICS) PREVIOUS PAPER-2020

Time: 3 hours                                                                                                    Maximum Marks: 150

Instructions:

(i) The question paper is in three sections. The candidate has to write answers to 15 questions with 5 questions compulsorily from each section. Each question carries 10 marks.

(ii) Enough space is available in the Answer Sheet for writing all answers. There is no provision for additional Answer Sheets.

(iii) The candidate has to write his/her answers in the medium chosen by him/her only. If there is any deviation from paper to paper or part of the paper, the candidature would become invalid.

(iv) Underlining or highlighting or putting special marks in answers would make the Answer Sheet invalid. Writing in different inks would also make the paper invalid. Candidates must use either blue or black ink only. Otherwise, the paper will be treated as invalid.

(v) Though the paper in English is taken as standard for valuation under normal circumstances, if necessary, a balanced view would be taken after comparing English and Telugu versions.

 

Section-A

 

1. (a). How was the Constituent Assembly formed that framed the Indian constitution? Critically evaluate the Constitution of India as framed by the Constituent Assembly. (10 Marks)

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(b). Define Judicial Review with special reference to the classification given by Justice Syed Shah Mohamed Quadri. Describe the importance and scope of Judicial Review. (10 Marks)

2. (a). Why did we adopt federalism with a strong central government? Explain the important provisions that create a strong central government.  (10 Marks)

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(b). Define Privileges of state legislature and classify it into two broad categories. (10 Marks)

3. (a). Describe the main features of the 73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian Constitution. (10 Marks)

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(b). Explain the role of Governor in states by focusing on its powers and functions. (10 Marks)

4. (a). Differentiate between the powers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on the basis of the following parameters: functions and control over election. Explain, with reasons, the powers that are exercised only by the Lok Sabha.  (10 Marks)

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(b). Explain any five salient features of the Indian Constitution.  (10 Marks)

5. (a). Define judicial activism with special reference to PIL and SAL. Judicial activism has had manifold impact on the political system. Justify the statement adding suitable arguments. (10 Marks)

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(b). Describe the salient features of the Rural and Urban Local Governance under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. (10 Marks)

 

Section-B

 

6. (a). Define public administration and explain its evolution in India. (10 Marks)

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(b). Differentiate between the administrative ideas in Kautilya’s Arthashashtra and the Mughal administration. (10 Marks)

7. (a). Define ‘development’ as explained by Prof. Amartya Sen. Explain the characteristics of the new development thinking, and also mention the four areas where the government has to play a crucial role. (10 Marks)

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(b). Describe the role of NGOs and Civil Services in Democracy. (10 Marks)

8. (a). Give the reason for the UN to partner with the civil society. Explain the importance of civil societies. Under which Acts are the NGOs in India legally registered? (10 Marks)

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(b). What is RTI? What rights are available under RTI Act 2005? If RTI is a Fundamental Right, then why do we need an Act to give us this Right? (10 Marks)

9. (a). Describe the work of the statutory bodies with example and mention in which countries they are set up. Explain quasi-judicial bodies, providing two examples from India. (10 Marks)

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(b). What is social audit? What are its objectives and advantages? (10 Marks)

10. (a). Why does the Indian Government make use of the e-governance strategy? Mention the several initiatives in the journey from e-governance vision to implementation. How can we say that the Indian government is accountable, responsive and legitimate government? (10 Marks)

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(b). Explain the major governmental interventions in the social sector with special reference to Health and education. (10 Marks)

 

Section-C

 

11. (a). Define ethics, with reference to ethics in Indian tradition. Mention five principles to manage ethics in public service. (10 Marks)

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(b). What are the necessity and importance of labour laws? Are India’s labour law reforms only a gift for factories or do workers benefit too? (10 Marks)

12. (a). What do you understand by the values of an entity? What is the need for value education? Discuss how gender inequality came to be recognised as inequality in the Indian context and the kind of responses that this recognition produced. (10 Marks)

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(b). Explain the Lokpal and Lokyukta Act. (10 Marks)

13. (a). Define moral attitude and explain the four qualities of moral attitude. What are the factors that shape political attitude? (10 Marks)

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(b). Explain the concept of emotional intelligence with special reference to the three main models of emotional intelligence. How are emotional intelligence applied in administration and governance? (10 Marks)

14. (a). Define public service broadly. How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples. Suggest three preventive measures of corruption. (10 Marks)

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(b). What is the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values?(10 Marks)

15. (a). Explain the different types of cybercrimes and the importance of cyber laws in India.(10 Marks)

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(b). How does time and space effect ethics in private and public relationships? Illustrate.(10 Marks)