1.
The parliamentary control over government and administration in India is more theoretical than
practical. Discuss.
Approach:
- Introduce with a short note on the doctrine of separation of powers.
- Highlight why some parliamentary control over the government and administration is important.
- Discuss the various modes through which the Indian parliament exercises control over the executive.
- Mention some reasons behind the ineffectiveness of the same.
2.
Why did the Constituent Assembly replace the original plan to have elected governors in favour of
appointment by the President? Also, bring out the arguments that are raised against the current form
of appointment of Governors.
Approach:
- Discuss why the Constituent Assembly replace the original plan to have elected Governors in favour
of appointment by the President. - State the arguments raised against the current form of appointment of Governors.
- Mention the recommendations of various Committees in this regard.
- Conclude on the basis of the above points.
