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@all I have an issue with vision test evaluation...why do these guys give only 4.5 or 5 marks/10 even when they write comments as good attempt or answer. Moreover they want answers ditto from their model answers only. I got my checked copy of test # 436 and guys I could score only 70/250 X(
It is because 4.5/5 on 10 is what we would get for a " good answer" in UPSC mains too ( going by the trend). Shouldn't it be an exceptional answer to get 6/7? But yes, I agree that they should not expect us to produce the exact same thing in the model answers. However I find it to be largely a fair test-series.
@Zack_de_la_Rocha Forgive the formatting, just copy pasted these into a word file. Hope it suffices!
Vision Test 436 Questions (7th Sept.)
1. What institutional changes would be required if the Finance Commission were to undertake Planning Commission's functions and the latter discontinued? Do you think such a move would be correct? 10 2. ‘Provision of negative voting would be in the interests of promoting democracy’ (Supreme Court of India). In this context, discuss how ‘None of the Above’ option can be helpful in improving the electoral process in India. 10 3. (a) Is there a need for giving states a greater say while finalizing the terms of reference of the Finance Commission?5 (b)Discuss the effectiveness of the safeguards provided in the Constitution in curbing the misuse of Ordinance making power by the Executive. 5 (b) If the political class intends to uphold the position of Governor, as was envisaged by the Constitution, then significant reforms will have to be introduced with respect to the appointment and removal of this important constitutional dignitary. Comment. 10 5. Elaborate on the issue regarding the procedure to recognize the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. Also discuss the criticality of this post for the functioning of theParliament. 10 6. Equality of seats among States in the Rajya Sabha is a principle, which found a great deal of acceptance in the Constituent Assembly. However, it could not be adopted because of the circumstances prevailing at that time. Is there a need to look afresh at this? 10 7. When the emphasis is on social justice, there is no escape from realignment of resources in favour of States, because services and programmes, which are at the core of a more equitable social order come within the purview of States under the Constitution. Discuss. 10 8. Article 145(3) of the Indian Constitution says that any "substantial question of law" relating to the interpretation of the Constitution must be heard by benches of at least five judges. But some of the most important constitutional cases, like Salwa Judum and Naz foundation, were decided by smaller benches. Why is there a need for larger benches? What are the possible reasons for smaller benches hearing such important cases? 10 9. (a) ‘It is not necessary that everyone receives equal treatment, but everyone must be treated as equal’. Explain Article 14 of the Indian Constitution in light of the above statement. 5 (b)Empowered Group of Ministers lead to early and effective decision-making on particular issues. Critically analyse. 5 10. Articles 256 and 257 have been a major bone of contention in the Union-State relationship. Contrast the provisions of the two and propose a framework for the relationship, which is coherent with federal and parliamentary nature of Indian democracy. 10 11. The Cabinet Secretariat has to play a creative, functional, informative and coordinative role in the Cabinet’s functioning. Elaborate. 10 12. (a)Critically appraise the utility of fundamental duties in the Constitution of India. 5 (b)What are Lok Adalats? Can they serve as an alternative to the regular legal redressal mechanisms available through courts? 5 13. Supreme Court judgment on transgender rights is a milestone in transgender people's struggle for identity. Comment. Enumerate steps taken by the government in this regard. 10 14. Judicial Activism has hurt the separation of powerprinciple in India and is not healthy for Indian polity. With the help of few judgments given by the Supreme Court of India, critically analyse this statement. 10 15. What are the current provisions regarding treaty making in the Indian Constitution? What impact did these provisions have on center-state relations? Suggest few measures to introduce the element of accountability in the treaty making process. 10 16. Tribunals are a mechanism that provides an alternative to the regular court machinery. Briefly highlight the salient features of Tribunals. Also enumerate the types of tribunalsin India on the basis of their method of creation. 10 17. What is the difference between Exit and Opinion Polls? Should Opinion polls be banned on the ground that they influence the voting behaviour of people? 10 18. (a)“Prime Minister represents the executive government in a way that no single member of the Council of Ministers (CoM) or even the entire CoM can.” Discuss. 5 (b) “The Directive Principles of State Policy are socialistic in their direction and content." Examine. 5 19. ‘Candidates should not be allowed to contest election simultaneously for the same office from more than one constituency.’ Comment. 10 20. District Planning Committees have so far failed inmost of the States in emerging as an effective institution. Consequently decentralised planning at the level of Panchayats has not been realized. Critically analyse. 10 21. Examine whether audit of CAG should be extended to industrial undertakings carried on by the government through private companies. Elaborate on the challenges thatCAG may face in doing the same. 10 22. India has become the first country to ratify the Marrakesh Convention that codifies exemptions to copyrights to benefit the blind and impaired readers. Discuss the importance of this event and the challenges that lie further ahead of it. 10 23. (a)Compare pressure groups in India with those in thewest. 5 (b) Pressure groups ensure that an individual's democratic rights are not confined just to the act of voting. Discuss. 5 24. The Election Commission has constantly taken measures to curb and prevent malpractices in elections. Point out few such measures taken by it recently. Also discuss its limitations in putting them into effect. 10 25. Well-wishers of the judicial system are more concerned about transparency and accountability of the procedure for appointment of judges of higher courts rather than who appoints them. Discuss. 10
@aman131 80s. Wrote only one so far. Felt I was awarded more marks that I deserved in a few questions. Are you writing full length series or module wise?
@aman131 80s. Wrote only one so far. Felt I was awarded more marks that I deserved in a few questions. Are you writing full length series or module wise?
@Aspirant198 I appreciate your effort. This is a true community service where some can afford to write while some can't. By doing this you are proving "right to equal opportunity" =D>
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Vision Test 436 Questions (7th Sept.)
1. What institutional changes would be required if the Finance
Commission were to undertake Planning Commission's
functions and the latter discontinued? Do you think such a
move would be correct? 10
2. ‘Provision of negative voting would be in the interests of
promoting democracy’ (Supreme Court of India). In this
context, discuss how ‘None of the Above’ option can be
helpful in improving the electoral process in India. 10
3. (a) Is there a need for giving states a greater say while
finalizing the terms of reference of the Finance Commission?5
(b)Discuss the effectiveness of the safeguards provided in the
Constitution in curbing the misuse of Ordinance making
power by the Executive. 5
(b) If the political class intends to uphold the position of
Governor, as was envisaged by the Constitution, then
significant reforms will have to be introduced with respect to
the appointment and removal of this important constitutional
dignitary. Comment. 10
5. Elaborate on the issue regarding the procedure to recognize
the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. Also discuss the
criticality of this post for the functioning of theParliament. 10
6. Equality of seats among States in the Rajya Sabha is a
principle, which found a great deal of acceptance in the
Constituent Assembly. However, it could not be adopted
because of the circumstances prevailing at that time. Is there
a need to look afresh at this? 10
7. When the emphasis is on social justice, there is no escape
from realignment of resources in favour of States, because
services and programmes, which are at the core of a more
equitable social order come within the purview of States
under the Constitution. Discuss. 10
8. Article 145(3) of the Indian Constitution says that any
"substantial question of law" relating to the interpretation of
the Constitution must be heard by benches of at least five
judges. But some of the most important constitutional cases,
like Salwa Judum and Naz foundation, were decided by
smaller benches. Why is there a need for larger benches?
What are the possible reasons for smaller benches hearing
such important cases? 10
9. (a) ‘It is not necessary that everyone receives equal
treatment, but everyone must be treated as equal’. Explain
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution in light of the above
statement. 5
(b)Empowered Group of Ministers lead to early and effective
decision-making on particular issues. Critically analyse. 5
10. Articles 256 and 257 have been a major bone of contention in
the Union-State relationship. Contrast the provisions of the
two and propose a framework for the relationship, which is
coherent with federal and parliamentary nature of Indian
democracy. 10
11. The Cabinet Secretariat has to play a creative, functional,
informative and coordinative role in the Cabinet’s
functioning. Elaborate. 10
12. (a)Critically appraise the utility of fundamental duties in the
Constitution of India. 5
(b)What are Lok Adalats? Can they serve as an alternative to
the regular legal redressal mechanisms available through
courts? 5
13. Supreme Court judgment on transgender rights is a milestone
in transgender people's struggle for identity. Comment.
Enumerate steps taken by the government in this regard. 10
14. Judicial Activism has hurt the separation of powerprinciple in
India and is not healthy for Indian polity. With the help of few
judgments given by the Supreme Court of India, critically
analyse this statement. 10
15. What are the current provisions regarding treaty making in
the Indian Constitution? What impact did these provisions
have on center-state relations? Suggest few measures to
introduce the element of accountability in the treaty making
process. 10
16. Tribunals are a mechanism that provides an alternative to the
regular court machinery. Briefly highlight the salient features
of Tribunals. Also enumerate the types of tribunalsin India on
the basis of their method of creation. 10
17. What is the difference between Exit and Opinion Polls?
Should Opinion polls be banned on the ground that they
influence the voting behaviour of people? 10
18. (a)“Prime Minister represents the executive government in a
way that no single member of the Council of Ministers (CoM)
or even the entire CoM can.” Discuss. 5
(b) “The Directive Principles of State Policy are socialistic in
their direction and content." Examine. 5
19. ‘Candidates should not be allowed to contest election
simultaneously for the same office from more than one
constituency.’ Comment. 10
20. District Planning Committees have so far failed inmost of the
States in emerging as an effective institution. Consequently
decentralised planning at the level of Panchayats has not
been realized. Critically analyse. 10
21. Examine whether audit of CAG should be extended to
industrial undertakings carried on by the government through
private companies. Elaborate on the challenges thatCAG may
face in doing the same. 10
22. India has become the first country to ratify the Marrakesh
Convention that codifies exemptions to copyrights to benefit
the blind and impaired readers. Discuss the importance of this
event and the challenges that lie further ahead of it. 10
23. (a)Compare pressure groups in India with those in thewest. 5
(b) Pressure groups ensure that an individual's democratic
rights are not confined just to the act of voting. Discuss. 5
24. The Election Commission has constantly taken measures to
curb and prevent malpractices in elections. Point out few
such measures taken by it recently. Also discuss its limitations
in putting them into effect. 10
25. Well-wishers of the judicial system are more concerned about
transparency and accountability of the procedure for
appointment of judges of higher courts rather than who
appoints them. Discuss. 10
"Short notes on unification of Germany" That is all, no extra words (checked twice just to be sure)
I wrote about the unification in 1989 post the fall of Berlin wall. I have been awarded zero.
Comment: Question asks about pre war unification. Refer to notes.
How can I take these guys seriously?