General Studies II

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2026 · Question 11 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the position of the Governor in the federal polity of India. What is the nature of his power while giving assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature? Is he bound by the aid and advice of his Council of Ministers in all his functions?
- Governor's role
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 13 · 15 marks · 250 words
Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid 1990s.
- Governor's role
- Fiscal federalism
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2023, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 12 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.
- Governor's role
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)