Bihar Judicial Services Exam Mains 2018 Previous Year Paper (Constitutional and Administrative Law of India)

Candidates preparing for Bihar Judicial Services Exam should solve the Bihar Judicial Services Exam Mains 2018 (Constitutional and Administrative Law of India) and other previous year question papers before they face Prelims and Mains.

It also gives an idea about the syllabus and how to prepare the subjects by keeping the previous year's questions in mind. All toppers are mindful and cognizant of the types of questions asked by the BJS, to be aware of the various tricks and types of questions. This should be done by every aspirant when starting their preparation. It is very important to have an overall understanding of the pattern and design of questions.

Bihar Judicial Services Exam Mains 2018 Previous Year Paper (Constitutional and Administrative Law of India)

Only practising the authentic question papers will give you a real feel of the pattern and style of the questions. Here's Bihar Judicial Services Exam Mains 2018 Previous Year Paper (Constitutional and Administrative Law of India).

Bihar Judicial Services Mains Written Examination 2018
Constitutional and Administrative Law of India

Paper: Constitutional and Administrative Law of India
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 150
Note: Marks are indicated against each question

Answer six questions, selecting three from each group.

Group - A

Question 1

What are the application and interpretation of Article 13 of the Constitution? Discuss the doctrines precisely with leading cases.

Question 2

Discuss the position and powers of the President under the Indian Constitution.

Question 3

Explain the doctrine of basic structure with the help of decided cases. Why has this doctrine been evolved by the judiciary?

Question 4

"Right to Privacy is not an absolute right, but now it is fundamental right." Explain the statement with reference to Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Another case.

Question 5

What is doctrine of colourable legislation? How is it different from Pith and Substance rule? Support your answer with important cases.

Group - B

Question 6

What is Dicey's Rule of Law? Discuss its development in Indian perspective through Apex Court of India.

Question 7

What are the Principles of Natural Justice? Is there any exception to this rule of Natural Justice? Discuss.

Question 8

Explain the nature and scope of Writ of Prohibition. How is it different from Writ of Mandamus?

Question 9

What is Judicial Review? Discuss the nature and scope of Judicial Review. How is it different from appeal?

Question 10

The term Ombudsman means 'watchdog of the administration or the protector of the little man'.

Discuss the above statement regarding need and appointment of Lokpal or Lokayukta.