BPSC CCE · GS-2Official PYQ · BPSC 70th CCE · Q2(b)Polity · Federal Structure · 38 marks · 400 words
English
“When there is a change Government at the Center, the Governor’s also change.” In the context of this statement examine the role of Governor in India as a link between the Center and the States. Can he in any way act according to his own discretion?
हिन्दी
‘‘जब केंद्र में सरकार बदलती है, तो राज्यपाल भी बदल जाते हैं’’। इस कथन के संदर्भ में केंद्र और राज्यों के बीच एक कड़ी के रूप में भारत में राज्यपाल की भूमिका की जाँच करें। क्या वह किसी भी तरह से अपने विवेक के अनुसार कार्य कर सकते हैं?
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. 70th CCE Mains, General Studies II (02/GO/CC/M-2025-03); read off the question-booklet scan. Source
Syllabus
Polity · Federal Structure
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.
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