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Constitution & PolityEXAMINEYear 201910 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on 'checks and balances'? Explain.
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: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Constitutional Scheme
Recurring Theme Trend: “Separation of Powers”
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