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Question 15

Appeared in Year: 2016

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Early Buddhist stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.

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Knowing the Expansion of Buddhism
Buddhist Stupa of Dharmakaya
  • Tracing the life of Buddha throws light to the fact that all the events of his life were depicted by folk motifs and narratives. Stupa art, being the earliest art form associated with Buddhism, is a structural emblem which shows us the Buddhist ideals.
  • Each stupa reflects the artistic cult…

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Question 16

Appeared in Year: 2016

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To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “Temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir” , temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.

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The Central Laws
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution
  • Under Part XXI, Article 370 of the Indian Constitution provision deals with “Temporary, Transitional and Special provisions” , which grants special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir, clearly states that the provisions with respect to the State of J&K are only temporary and not permanent.
  • Accor…

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Question 17

Appeared in Year: 2016

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“In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal.” Critically examine this statement.

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Advantages of NGOs in Image
  • Non-state actors are the groups which are not directly associated with the government but affect the governance by various means and they are considered as the ‘third’ sector. They are like unsung heroes who aid in promoting good governance like transparency, effectiveness, openness, responsiveness and accountability. The…

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Question 18

Appeared in Year: 2016

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What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.

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A Quasi-Judicial Body

A quasi-judicial body is an institution or an organization or body which has powers like that of the law imposing bodies but not a court. They are the bodies which have the power to impose laws on administrative agencies. And they mainly govern the administrative areas. An authority is described as ‘quasi-judicial’ when it has …

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Question 19

Appeared in Year: 2016

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Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?

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Indian Polity & Governance

With the enactment of 69AA in 1991, the face of the Delhi from a Union Territory was changed to National Capital Territory and this act also paves way for the inclusion of two articles 239AA and 239AB, which deals with the special provisions with respect to Delhi.

The essentials of the 69th CAA can be summed up as follows:

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