Unit 6: Welfare mechanism in India

Question

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

1. Discuss the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution.
2. Examine the relationship between DPSPs and Fundamental Rights.
3. Analyze the role of DPSPs in promoting social and economic welfare.
4. Discuss the impact of DPSPs on policy formulation in India.
5. Examine the role of DPSPs in establishing a welfare state.
6. Analyze the significance of Gandhian principles in the DPSPs.
7. Discuss the challenges in implementing the DPSPs in India.
8. Examine the role of DPSPs in addressing socio-economic inequality.
9. Discuss the impact of DPSPs on policies for marginalized communities.
10. Analyze the relationship between DPSPs and environmental protection initiatives.

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Right to Property

11. Discuss the evolution of the Right to Property in the Indian Constitution.
12. Examine the significance of the Forty-fourth Amendment concerning the Right to Property.
13. Analyze the shift of the Right to Property from a Fundamental Right to a legal right.
14. Discuss the impact of the removal of the Right to Property on land reforms.
15. Examine the role of the Right to Property in the development of property laws in India.
16. Analyze the implications of Right to Property as a legal right for individual liberty.
17. Discuss the challenges faced by the government in acquiring private property.
18. Examine the importance of compensatory provisions in property acquisition laws.
19. Discuss the judicial interpretation of Right to Property in India.
20. Analyze the balance between public interest and individual property rights in India.

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Election Commission of India

21. Discuss the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India.
22. Examine the role of the Election Commission in ensuring free and fair elections.
23. Analyze the challenges faced by the Election Commission in conducting elections.
24. Discuss the significance of electoral reforms introduced by the Election Commission.
25. Examine the role of the Election Commission in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct.
26. Analyze the impact of the Election Commission's powers on political accountability.
27. Discuss the challenges in ensuring autonomy for the Election Commission of India.
28. Examine the role of the Election Commission in addressing electoral malpractices.
29. Discuss the impact of voter awareness campaigns by the Election Commission.
30. Analyze the role of the Election Commission in promoting inclusive electoral processes.

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Public Service Commissions

31. Discuss the role and significance of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
32. Examine the powers and functions of State Public Service Commissions.
33. Analyze the importance of independence of Public Service Commissions in India.
34. Discuss the recruitment procedures and criteria followed by the UPSC.
35. Examine the role of the UPSC in ensuring merit-based appointments in government services.
36. Analyze the challenges faced by Public Service Commissions in conducting fair exams.
37. Discuss the role of Public Service Commissions in promoting transparency in recruitment.
38. Examine the role of the UPSC in policy formulation and administrative reforms.
39. Discuss the role of Public Service Commissions in implementing reservation policies.
40. Analyze the impact of the UPSC on career progression of civil servants in India.

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Women’s Commission

41. Discuss the role and functions of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
42. Examine the role of the NCW in addressing issues related to gender equality.
43. Analyze the challenges faced by the NCW in safeguarding women’s rights.
44. Discuss the impact of the NCW on policies related to women’s welfare.
45. Examine the role of State Women’s Commissions in promoting gender justice.
46. Discuss the role of the NCW in addressing violence against women.
47. Analyze the NCW’s role in empowering women economically and socially.
48. Examine the challenges faced by the NCW in implementing its recommendations.
49. Discuss the impact of the NCW on social awareness of women’s issues.
50. Analyze the role of the NCW in promoting legal reforms for women’s rights.

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National and State Minorities Commissions

51. Discuss the role and significance of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM).
52. Examine the powers and functions of State Minorities Commissions in India.
53. Analyze the challenges faced by the NCM in promoting minority rights.
54. Discuss the role of the NCM in safeguarding religious and cultural rights of minorities.
55. Examine the NCM’s role in promoting educational opportunities for minorities.
56. Discuss the impact of the NCM on social harmony and inclusion.
57. Analyze the role of the NCM in addressing discrimination against minorities.
58. Examine the challenges in implementing policies recommended by the NCM.
59. Discuss the impact of the NCM on public awareness of minority issues.
60. Analyze the role of the NCM in promoting social justice for marginalized communities.

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Backward Classes Commission

61. Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
62. Examine the constitutional provisions for the welfare of backward classes.
63. Analyze the significance of the Mandal Commission in identifying backward classes.
64. Discuss the challenges faced by the NCBC in implementing reservation policies.
65. Examine the impact of the NCBC on social mobility of backward classes.
66. Analyze the role of the NCBC in addressing socio-economic inequalities.
67. Discuss the NCBC’s role in policy formulation for backward classes.
68. Examine the challenges in ensuring effective implementation of NCBC recommendations.
69. Discuss the role of the NCBC in identifying new classes eligible for reservation.
70. Analyze the impact of NCBC’s recommendations on social justice and inclusion.

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Human Rights Commission

71. Discuss the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India.
72. Examine the powers and functions of the NHRC in protecting human rights.
73. Analyze the challenges faced by the NHRC in addressing human rights violations.
74. Discuss the role of State Human Rights Commissions in promoting human rights.
75. Examine the impact of the NHRC on public awareness of human rights.
76. Analyze the limitations of the NHRC in enforcing its recommendations.
77. Discuss the role of the NHRC in addressing custodial violence and abuse.
78. Examine the NHRC’s role in promoting human rights education.
79. Discuss the role of NHRC in promoting the rights of marginalized communities.
80. Analyze the impact of the NHRC on India’s international human rights obligations.

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Information Commission

81. Discuss the role of the Central Information Commission (CIC) in promoting transparency.
82. Examine the significance of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India.
83. Analyze the role of the CIC in enhancing public accountability.
84. Discuss the challenges faced by the CIC in implementing RTI effectively.
85. Examine the role of the CIC in promoting citizen participation in governance.
86. Discuss the importance of State Information Commissions in ensuring transparency.
87. Analyze the impact of the CIC on reducing corruption in public institutions.
88. Examine the role of the CIC in ensuring access to information for marginalized groups.
89. Discuss the challenges of ensuring independence of the CIC in India.
90. Analyze the impact of the CIC on improving the responsiveness of government agencies.

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Finance Commission

91. Discuss the role and significance of the Finance Commission in India’s federal structure.
92. Examine the powers and functions of the Finance Commission in resource allocation.
93. Analyze the impact of the Finance Commission’s recommendations on fiscal federalism.
94. Discuss the challenges faced by the Finance Commission in ensuring equitable resource distribution.
95. Examine the role of the Finance Commission in addressing regional disparities.
96. Discuss the role of the Finance Commission in determining grants-in-aid to States.
97. Analyze the impact of the Finance Commission’s recommendations on public welfare.
98. Examine the challenges faced by the Finance Commission in achieving balanced regional development.
99. Discuss the role of the Finance Commission in promoting financial accountability.
100. Analyze the impact of the Finance Commission’s recommendations on fiscal policies of the States.

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Planning Commission and National Development Council

101. Discuss the historical role of the Planning Commission in India’s economic development.
102. Examine the reasons for replacing the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog.
103. Analyze the role of the National Development Council (NDC) in policy formulation.
104. Discuss the impact of the Planning Commission on India's five-year plans.
105. Examine the role of NDC in promoting cooperative federalism in India.
106. Analyze the significance of the Planning Commission in addressing economic disparities.
107. Discuss the challenges faced by the Planning Commission in implementing developmental policies.
108. Examine the role of NDC in addressing regional development issues.
109. Discuss the impact of NDC meetings on intergovernmental coordination.
110. Analyze the role of the Planning Commission in promoting sector-specific growth.