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GS Paper II: Polity, Governance & International Relations
265 questions across 20 subjects. Browse topic-wise below or view individual questions.
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20
Subjects
13
Years
Most-tested: Indian Constitution (23 questions since 2013). Use this to prioritise.
| Syllabus topic | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Constitution | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Union-State Relations & Federalism | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Separation of Powers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||||||
| Comparison of Constitutions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||||||
| Parliament & State Legislatures | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 | |
| Executive & Judiciary | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Representation of People's Act | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | ||||||
| Constitutional Posts & Bodies | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |||||
| Statutory & Regulatory Bodies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
| Government Policies & Interventions | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | |||||
| Development Processes & NGOs | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | |
| Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |||
| Health, Education & Social Sector | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | ||
| Poverty & Hunger | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||||||
| Governance, Transparency & e-Governance | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | |||
| Role of Civil Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| India & Its Neighbourhood | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | ||||||
| Bilateral, Regional & Global Groupings | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
| Global Policies & Indian Diaspora | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | ||||
| Important International Institutions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Questions organized by official UPSC syllabus headings. Each subject links to subtopic-wise breakdowns.
4 subtopics • 23 questions
2 subtopics • 22 questions
2 subtopics • 8 questions
1 subtopics • 7 questions
3 subtopics • 18 questions
3 subtopics • 14 questions
1 subtopics • 9 questions
1 subtopics • 9 questions
1 subtopics • 14 questions
2 subtopics • 12 questions
2 subtopics • 15 questions
2 subtopics • 13 questions
3 subtopics • 15 questions
1 subtopics • 8 questions
3 subtopics • 15 questions
1 subtopics • 5 questions
1 subtopics • 14 questions
2 subtopics • 20 questions
2 subtopics • 12 questions
1 subtopics • 12 questions
Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike…”In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.
Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?
“In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution defeating the objectives of development.” Critically evaluate.
Compare and contrast the President’s power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are ‘preemptive pardons’?
Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.
Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.
Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute ‘undue influence’ and consequently a corrupt practice.
Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.
The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.” Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue.
Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.
Women’s social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.
Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of ‘paradox of poverty’.
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We have 265 GS-II questions from 2013 to 2025. The questions span 20 subjects.
GS-II covers: Indian Constitution (23 Qs), Union-State Relations & Federalism (22 Qs), Separation of Powers (8 Qs), Comparison of Constitutions (7 Qs), Parliament & State Legislatures (18 Qs), Executive & Judiciary (14 Qs), Representation of People's Act (9 Qs), Constitutional Posts & Bodies (9 Qs), Statutory & Regulatory Bodies (14 Qs), Government Policies & Interventions (12 Qs), Development Processes & NGOs (15 Qs), Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections (13 Qs), Health, Education & Social Sector (15 Qs), Poverty & Hunger (8 Qs), Governance, Transparency & e-Governance (15 Qs), Role of Civil Services (5 Qs), India & Its Neighbourhood (14 Qs), Bilateral, Regional & Global Groupings (20 Qs), Global Policies & Indian Diaspora (12 Qs), Important International Institutions (12 Qs). Each subject has subtopic-wise breakdowns with year-wise question analysis.
Start by analyzing topic-wise frequency to see which topics appear most often. Practice writing answers within word limits. Focus on topics that appear consistently across years.
