UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Centre, States and Local Bodies: Distribution of
Legislative Powers
- Explain the doctrine of pith and substance in relation to distribution
of legislative powers between the Centre and the States. (93/I/1c/20)
- “The Central Executive exercises not only executive functions but also,
in a limited way, judicial and legislative functions.” Comment on the
variouspowers of the Executive at the Centre. (95/I/3a/30)
- “The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a great deal of
flexibility into otherwise rigid scheme of the distribution of legislative
powers.” Explain. (96/I/1c/20)
- Critically examine the existing scheme of Union and State relations in
India. Comment upon the Sarkaria Commission Report in this connection and
examine the propriety of the power of the Union Government to impose
President’s Rule in the States. (98/I/3b/30)
- “The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a great degree of
flexibility into the otherwise rigid scheme of distribution of legislative
powers in the Indian Constitution.” Elucidate. (01/I/1b/20)
- Outline any three constitutional provisions that ensure
nondiscrimination against any State by the Centre. (02/I/3a/30)
- Can Parliament of India make laws on the entries in the State List? if
so, in what circumstances? (02/I/1b/20)
- Briefly explain the principles of interpretation which have been upheld
in ascertaining the respective jurisdictions of Parliament and the State
Legislatures set out in Article 246 of the Constitution of India. (03/I/ 3a/
30)
- “The constitutional scheme of the distribution of legislative powers
weights heavily in favour of the Union Parliament.” Elucidate with the help
of constitutional provisions and judicial decisions. (05/I/1C/20)
- What procedure would you suggest to the Government of India where under
an agreement between the Government of India and a neighbouring foreign
country a small portion of Indian territory comprised in State Y has to be
ceded to the above foreign neighbouring country? (07/I/1a/20)
- “The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a degree of
flexibility into the otherwise rigid schem of distribution of legislative
power under the Indian Constitution.” Justify this statement
with the help of case law.(07/I/1b/20)
- Write shortnote: The doctrine of territorial nexus. (07/I/4b/20)
- Residuary Powers. (13/I/4a/15)
