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Comprehensive Practice Set — Polity & Governance: Comparative Constitutions

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Topic-wise practice set of 22 questions on Comparative Constitutions for OPSC OAS Mains GS-II.

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    Part of the Polity & Governance question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains GS-II.

    A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 22 questions on Comparative Constitutions for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-II. 5 of them have been set in an actual paper — the year and exam are printed against each (2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.

    Write to the paper. Group-A answers are 250 words for 15 marks, Group-B 300 words for 20 marks — about ten to eleven minutes an answer including thinking time. Attempt the dated questions first: those are the ones that have actually come.

    Previous year questions

    No.QuestionAsked in
    1

    What are the similarities and differences between the Indian and the French Constitutions?

    OPSC OAS Mains 2023
    Group-A Q.4 · 15 marks
    2

    Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.

    UPSC Mains GS-II 2021
    Q.8 · 15 marks
    3

    The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.

    UPSC Mains GS-II 2020
    Q.4 · 10 marks
    4

    What can France learn from the Indian Constitution's approach to secularism?

    UPSC Mains GS-II 2019
    Q.5 · 10 marks
    5

    India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.

    UPSC Mains GS-II 2018
    Q.10 · 15 marks

    Practice questions

    No.QuestionSource
    6

    Compare the methods of judicial appointment in India, the United Kingdom and South Africa. What lessons does the comparison hold for the collegium debate?

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    7

    Compare the federal designs of India, the United States and Canada with reference to residuary powers, emergency provisions and the office of the provincial head.

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    8

    Analyse the distinguishing features of the notion of equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.

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    9

    Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected. What are the key similarities and differences?

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    10

    Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to parliamentary sovereignty. How does the Indian model balance parliamentary supremacy with judicial review?

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    11

    Compare the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution with their counterparts in the Irish Constitution. How do these principles guide governance in both countries?

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    12

    Compare the amendment procedures of the Indian Constitution with those of the US Constitution.

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    13

    Compare the provisions for electoral systems in the Indian Constitution with those in the United States, and analyse how these frameworks influence democratic functioning during national crises.

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    14

    Examine the parallels and polarities of the parliamentary privileges mentioned in the Indian and British Constitutions.

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    15

    Compare and contrast the Indian judicial system with the American judicial system.

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    16

    Analyse the similarities and differences between the Constitutions of India and the UK, focusing on the parliamentary system, separation of powers, judicial review and fundamental rights.

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    17

    Differentiate between the federal structures of governance in India and Australia.

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    18

    Compare and contrast the scope and protection of fundamental rights in the Indian and Japanese Constitutions.

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    19

    Highlight the differences between the bicameral legislatures of India and Australia. How do the Rajya Sabha and the Senate contribute to federal governance in their respective countries?

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    20

    What are the key differences between the election processes for the President of India and the President of the United States?

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    21

    Examine the contrasting methodologies and frameworks of judicial appointments in India and the USA, and identify elements of the US model India could incorporate.

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    22

    Brief the similarities and differences between the Indian and the US Constitutions, with examples.

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    Sourced from the Odisha Public Service Commission where applicable. opsc.gov.in. EduSaint is not affiliated with OPSC.