Party System: PSIR Optional PYQs (Topic-wise)

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Party System: National and regional political parties, ideological and social bases of parties; patterns of coalition politics; Pressure groups, trends in electoral behaviour; changing socio-economic profile of Legislators.

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2026When there are multiple stakeholders of power, conversation and consensus become the natural ingredients of governance. Analyze with respect to coalition politics. (15 marks)View answer
2026Elucidate the prominent trends in voting behaviour in contemporary India, and discuss how astroturfing affects the scenario. (20 marks)View answer
2025Illustrate with examples how regional parties in India have played a crucial role in drawing the historically disadvantaged groups into the mainstream political system.View answer
2025The decision to conduct the Population Census-2027 has reopened the debate on delimitation in India. Discuss its various aspects.View answer
2024Critically assess the role of pressure groups in the decision-making process of the government.View answer
2023The decade 1989-1999 has created an epochal shift in the Indian party system at the national level. Identify the major national trends in the party system during this era.View answer
2022How far is it correct that the regional parties have strengthened Indian democracy and federal system? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.View answer
2022Electoral behaviour of voters is governed more by the social and economic factors than the political factors. Explain.View answer
2021"The Indian party system is shaped by a complex interaction of the country's federal structure, electoral system and social cleavages." Explain.View answer
2020To what extent has the inadequate intraparty democracy affected the functioning of Indian Democracy?View answer
2019The changing socio-economic profile of of legislators does not augur well for the health of Indian democracy. Comment.View answer
2018Comment in150 words: Political personalities are more significant than political parties in India.View answer
2018Explain the increasing role of regional political parties in the national politics.View answer
2017State subvention/funding may be an effective instrument in strengthening electoral democracy in India. Comment.View answer
2017India has moved from 'one-party dominant system' to 'one-party led coalition'. Discuss.View answer
2016Discuss the pattern of Political Parties from one dominant party system to coalition politics in national politics.View answer
2015"Identity politics has trumped development politics in India." Comment.View answer
2015Account for the rise of regional political parties and assess their role in contemporary India.View answer
2014Comment in 150 words: Marginalization of the left ideology in India.View answer
2014Discuss the nature of reforms of the electoral process in India and explain the further scope for reforms.View answer
2014Explain how pressure groups have been influencing public policy-making with suitable illustrations.View answer
2014Account for the changes in the socio-economic profile of legislators during last one decade in India.View answer
2013Explain to what extent the concept of "oneparty dominance" (W.H. Morris-Jones) model is relevant in Indian politics today.View answer
2012Examine the impact of coalition-politics on Indian political system.View answer
2011Comment: Trade unions as pressure group in Indian politics.View answer
2011Examine the changing pattern of electoral behaviour in India.View answer
2010Comment: Upsurge in political participation among the marginalised communities in the Indian General Elections during the last two decades.View answer
2010Critically examine and comment: "The principle of collective responsibility, a la the Cabinet system of government, has eroded in the context of the emergence of coalition governments in India."View answer
2009Comment: Implications of the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) on electoral politics.View answer
2008Comment: Revision in the Election Code of Conduct.View answer
2008In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence in politics? In the Indian political context, discuss the implications of such influence being exerted.View answer
2007"Political reform must precede and not follow social reforms". (Tilak). Elucidate.View answer
2005Comment: Coalition Governments in India at the Centre since 1998.View answer
2003Identify the major pressure-groups in Indian Politics and examine their role in it.View answer
2001Indian democracy began with the unique advantages of an efficient civil service and a well-organized political party yet its record is dismal. What are the causes for such poor performance?View answer
1999Differentiate a political party from a pressure group. Explain the role of R.S.S. and Bajrang Dal-units of Sangh-Parivar as pressure-groups in the Indian political system.View answer
1999Write: "Divisionism" in Indian political parties with special reference to Janta Dal, Congress, CPI and Akali Dal.View answer
1998Comment: Politics of terrorism in India.View answer
1997Comment: Minority Governments in India.View answer
1996Comment: Proportional representation.View answer
1995Comment: Politics of terrorism.View answer
1994"Political reforms must precede and not follow social reforms." (Tilak). Discuss.View answer
1992Comment: Personality factor and party system in India.View answer
1992'Tradition is not always incompatible with Modernity'. Comment on the statement with reference to the modernisation trends in Indian policy.View answer

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