Test Code

Topic

Ques

Marks

Time

PBM_P_2501

Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

10

125

90 Min

PBM_P_2502

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein

10

125

90 Min

PBM_P_2503

Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
Salient features of the Representation of People's Act

10

125

90 Min

PBM_P_2504

Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary, Ministries and Departments of the Government
Salient features of the Representation of People's Act

10

125

90 Min

PBM_P_2505

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies, Statutory, Regulatory, and various Quasi-judicial bodies

10

125

90 Min

PBM_P_2506

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies, Statutory, Regulatory, and various Quasi-judicial bodies
Development processes and the development industry - the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders; Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity

10

125

90 Min

PBM_P_2507

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
Role of Civil Services in a democracy

10

125

90 Min

PBM_P_2508

Important aspects of governance, transparency, and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

8

95

70 Min

PBM_FLT_2502 (GS_II)

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International relations

20

250

180 Min