QUESTION PYQ 12
GS2
15 marks
Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have thefinancial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament?
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
For Parliamentary Committees, explain in sequence: first, Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system.; then, How far have thefinancial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.
ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system≈65 words
- 2How far have thefinancial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament?≈65 words
- 3Use at least two question-relevant examples/evidence points to support the final judgment on Parliamentary Committees, proportionate to a 250-word answer≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Constitutional/legal basisInstitutional designDisputed issue in Parliamentary CommitteesJudicial/committee/statutory anchor where relevantSafeguard/reform/judgment
Where marks usually go
- Over-writing ‘Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system.’ while reducing ‘How far have thefinancial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian…’ to a token paragraph
- Giving only one side on Parliamentary Committees; the directive requires a limitation, counter-view or implementation test before the final judgment
Value addition
- Parliamentary Committees: legal/institutional flow — basis → actor/process → friction/delivery gap → safeguard/outcome
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
These are verified official-source additions selected for this exact PYQ. Use only the point that strengthens your argument.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 11 minutes, then get it checked.