General Studies II

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5 questions

2026 · Question 4 · 10 marks · 150 words
Is the right to vote a fundamental right? Discuss the position of the Election Commission of India while undertaking the revision of electoral rolls. Can it also examine the question of citizenship of voters?
- Election Commission's independence
- Citizenship
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)
2025 · Question 1 · 10 marks · 150 words
Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice.
- Election Commission's independence
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2025, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 1 · 10 marks · 150 words
Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to "one nation — one election" principle.
- One Nation One Election
- Election Commission's independence
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2024, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 11 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
- Election Commission's independence
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 15 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.
- Election Commission's independence
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)

Is the right to vote a fundamental right? Discuss the position of the Election Commission of India while undertaking the revision of electoral rolls. Can it also examine the question of citizenship of voters?

Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to "one nation — one election" principle.

Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.