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Constitution & PolityEXAMINEYear 201715 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Analyze the significance of the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act and the subsequent NJAC judgment in the context of judicial appointments and executive participation.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: NJAC Verdict, 99th Amendment Struck Down, Collegium System
Recurring Theme Trend: “NJAC Verdict”
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