bpsc mains gs polity questions

Introduction

Indian Polity and Governance form the core area of GS Paper-II in the BPSC Mains examination. Questions are regularly asked on the Constitution of India, Parliament, Judiciary, federal structure, Centre–State relations, local self-government, electoral reforms and governance issues, with frequent emphasis on Bihar-specific political and administrative context.

BPSC Mains does not test mere factual knowledge in Polity. Instead, it expects aspirants to demonstrate conceptual clarity, constitutional understanding, critical analysis and practical governance perspective. Many questions are analytical in nature and require linking constitutional provisions with contemporary political developments.

This page brings together BPSC Mains GS Polity questions asked in BPSC Mains from 60th to 70th examinations, arranged exam-wise, to help aspirants prepare in a structured and focused manner.

60-62nd BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. “The Directive Principles of State Policy are not mere pious declaration but clear directions for the guidance of State Policy.” Comment and show how far they have been applied in practice.
  2. Examine the concept of Hindutva. Is it against secularism?
  3. Identify the major pressure groups in Indian politics and examine their role in it.
  4. Discuss the powers and actual position of the Governor in Bihar politics.

63rd BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. Critically examine the role of the Election Commission of India in the conduct of free and fair elections. What purpose does the Electoral Identity Card serve in this regard?
  2. Do you agree that Indian politics today primarily revolves around development politics rather than ascriptive politics? Discuss with reference to Bihar.
  3. What are the implications of growing regional political parties on the Indian party system in recent times?
  4. What is the difference between Constitution and Constitutionalism? Critically discuss the doctrine of “Basic Structure” as enunciated by the Supreme Court of India.
  5. Centrally Sponsored Schemes have always been a point of contention between the Centre and the States. Discuss by citing relevant examples.

64th BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. “The Indian Constitution postulates in its Preamble that India shall be a socialist, secular, democratic republic.” What are the constitutional provisions to enforce this declaration?
  2. Critically examine the role of the Governor in the State politics in India, particularly in Bihar. Is he a mere puppet?
  3. “Judicial activism is a recent phenomenon in the Indian governance.” Comment and bring out the arguments in favour and against judicial activism.
  4. “Too many political parties are the bane of Indian politics.” Explain this fact in the context of Bihar.

65th BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. Do you agree with the view that our Constitution has given Fundamental Rights by one hand and taken them back by another hand?
  2. “Indian Parliament is a non-sovereign law-making institution.” Evaluate this statement.
  3. “The system of Indian political parties is not nationalistic but it is individualistic.” Explain this fact in the context of Bihar State.
  4. What do you understand by E-governance? Discuss the position of E-governance implementation in Bihar.

66th BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. “The role of the President of India is like an old man in a family who has all the authorities, however, he cannot do anything effective if the naughty young members of the family do not listen to him.” Evaluate this statement.
  2. “Indian federal structure is constitutionally oriented towards the Central Government.” Explain.
  3. “The uneven development of Indian States has created many socio-economic and political problems.” Critically analyse this statement with special reference to Bihar.
  4. The Parliament of India is an effective forum of national integration. Discuss.

67th BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. “The Indian Parliament is not a sovereign legislature. It has vast but not unlimited powers.” Comment on this statement and highlight why the Indian Parliament cannot be equated with its British counterpart.
  2. Discuss the problem of Centre–State relations in India and its prospects in future with special reference to Bihar. Examine how this problem can be constructively handled in tune with cooperative federalism.
  3. Account for the emergence of regional political parties in India. Do you think the existence of regional political parties is good for satisfying regional aspirations and national unity? Give reasons in support of your answer.
  4. An independent judiciary, having the power of judicial review, is an essential feature of the Constitution of India. Do you think judicial activism has further added to the powers of the Supreme Court? Explain with examples.

68th BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. Write short answers on the following:
    • Critically analyse the concept of dynamic secularism in India.
    • Regional politics plays an important role in India. Explain.
    • The positive directions in the Constitution of India act as a charter of social and economic democracy. Explain with examples.
    • Explain the judicial review jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
    • Bihar has witnessed improvement in its political culture in the last decades.
      Give examples.
  2. “Paramountcy of national interest is enshrined in the Zonal Councils in the country.” Examine critically the nature and working of the Zonal Councils in India in the light of this statement. OR Caste plays a role in Indian politics, but there has been a change in its functioning over the decades. How do you look at its changing role over the last many decades? Does the logic of development subside the character of caste? Give reasons.
  3. Election Commission of India has played an important role in conducting elections. Critically examine its role in making elections free and fair over the decades. Substantiate your answer with reference to the conduct of elections in pre-Seshan and post Seshan era in Bihar. How does it contribute to strengthening democracy? OR Discuss the composition and powers of the Rajya Sabha and identify its role as the Second Chamber of Parliament.

69th BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. Write short answers on the following:
    • Critically examine the Basic Structure Theory regarding the Indian Constitution.
    • Is reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) justified? Comment.
    • Critically describe the amendment process of the Indian Constitution.
    • Explain how the Preamble of the Indian Constitution provides a blueprint about the goals of the Constitution.
    • Describe how caste census is going to influence the politics of Bihar.
  2. Discuss the institutional relationship between the President and the Prime Minister as per the Indian Constitution. Discuss their changing role in the present context. OR “Indian federalism is fundamentally rooted in two simultaneous pursuits of nationhood: an embrace of state-based cultural diversities and a commitment to the larger Indian political community.” Examine critically the nature of Indian federalism in the light of the above statement.
  3. Discuss and analyse the fundamental principles of coalition politics in Bihar from the point of view of fulfilment of national interests, specifically. OR Elucidate and evaluate the local government and its working from the point of view of empowerment of Panchayati Raj and urban local institutions with examples from the grass-root level in Bihar.

70th BPSC Mains GS Polity Questions

  1. Write short answers on the following:
    • Article-32 is the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution of India”. Explain.
    • “Criminalisation of politics and politicisation of criminals.” Analyse this statement in the context of Bihar State.
    • “In India, at present caste is no more a social phenomenon, rather it is a political phenomenon.” Do you agree with this statement? Analyse and give reasons in support of your answer.
    • What is collegium? Why is it at the centre of criticism? Express your views.
    • In the light of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, discuss the role of Local Self Government in empowering women at the grass-root level in Bihar.
  2. Trace the evolution of political parties in India from one-party dominance to the era of coalition governments. Has coalition politics undermined the authority of the Prime Minister in India? Give reasons. OR “When there is a change of Government at the Centre, the Governor’s also change.” In the context of this statement, examine the role of Governor in India as a link between the Centre and the States. Can he in any way act according to his own discretion?
  3. “Besides being a medium of communication, language has also been effective as a symbol of identity.” In the light of this statement analyse the political impact of linguistic identity in India. OR Write an essay on the political and constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article-370.

How to Use This Page for BPSC Mains Preparation

  • Study Polity topics directly from the BPSC syllabus, not only from textbooks
  • Link answers with relevant Articles of the Constitution
  • Use Supreme Court judgments and constitutional principles wherever applicable
  • Support answers with Bihar-specific governance examples
  • Maintain a balanced and neutral tone, especially in political questions

This page is particularly useful for answer writing practice, revision, and understanding the changing demand of GS Paper-II in BPSC Mains.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. In which paper are Polity questions asked in BPSC Mains?

Indian Polity and Governance questions are primarily asked in GS Paper-II of the BPSC Mains examination.

Q2. Is Bihar-specific Polity important for BPSC Mains?

Yes. BPSC often asks questions related to Bihar’s political system, governance practices, role of Governor, Panchayati Raj institutions and state-level constitutional issues.

Q3. Should answers include constitutional articles and court cases?

Yes. Mentioning relevant Articles, landmark Supreme Court judgments and constitutional doctrines significantly improves the quality of answers.

Q4. Are current political issues important for Polity preparation?

Yes. Many Polity questions are issue-based and require linking current political developments with constitutional provisions and democratic values.

Q5. How do previous year questions help in Polity preparation?

Previous year questions help aspirants understand:

  • Frequently asked constitutional themes
  • Analytical depth expected by BPSC
  • Importance of Bihar-centric governance issues
  • Proper structure for GS-II answers

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