Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

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Salient Features of the Indian Constitution: The Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles; Parliamentary System and Amendment Procedures; Judicial Review and Basic Structure doctrine.

2026

Section b · 1. · Paper Q5(b) · 2026 · 10 marks · Solution

The Constitution of India was secular even before the word was included in the Preamble. Comment.

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2024

Section a · 2. · Paper Q6(a) · 2024 · 20 marks · Solution

How far do you agree that the Directive Principles of State Policy are more fundamental than the Fundamental Rights in meeting socio-economic justice as mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?

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2023

Section b · 3. · Paper Q7(b) · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

The main goal of the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution is to generate civic responsibility among the citizens. Explain

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2022

Section b · 4. · Paper Q6(b) · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution

The Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution has enhanced the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court. Examine

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Section a · 5. · Paper Q7(a) · 2022 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine the unique features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Do you think this Amendment would contribute in achieving the goal of empowerment of marginalised sections of the society?

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2021

Section c · 6. · Paper Q5(c) · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Mention the founding principles that define India's Constitution.

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Section a · 7. · Paper Q6(a) · 2021 · 20 marks · Solution

"Constitutionally reconciling the Fundamental Rights with the Directive Principles of State Policy has led to frequent amendments of the Constitution and judicial interventions." Comment

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