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Paper
GS-II
Question
Q7
Marks
15M
Word Limit
150W
Structure (15 marks · about 150 words)
This sub-point (Structure and functioning) has been asked 11 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper II: Polity, Governance & International Relations
Subtopic
Structure and functioning
Source
Official UPSC 2020 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: Parliament and State legislatures — structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2020 GS-II question from the "Parliament & State Legislatures" area of the official syllabus. It carries 15 marks with a 150-word limit.
For a 15-mark question with a 150-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.