CGPSC MAINS 2019 Paper-3

Points to Remember: Key figures representing Chhattisgarh in the Constituent Assembly. The challenges faced in representing a geographically diverse and then largely underdeveloped region. The impact of their participation on the shaping of the Indian Constitution. The limited representation compared to other larger states and its implications. Introduction: The Constituent Assembly of India, formed in … Read more

Points to Remember: The Suba system was a crucial administrative structure during the Maratha rule in Chhattisgarh. It involved the appointment of Subedars with significant administrative and revenue-collecting powers. The system aimed to consolidate Maratha control and extract resources from the region. The Suba system’s effectiveness varied across different periods and regions within Chhattisgarh. The … Read more

Points to Remember: Judicial Review: The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and government actions unconstitutional. Checks and Balances: Judicial review is a crucial element of the system of checks and balances. Limitations: Judicial review is not unlimited; it is subject to certain constraints. Impact: Judicial review significantly shapes the legal and political … Read more

Points to Remember: The Swaraj Party’s limited direct impact in Chhattisgarh due to its pre-independence context. Focus on indirect influence through broader nationalist movements and its impact on the political landscape leading up to independence. Consideration of the socio-economic conditions of Chhattisgarh at the time and how the party’s ideologies might have resonated (or not) … Read more

Points to Remember: Mechanisms of parliamentary control over the executive branch. Limitations on parliamentary control. The role of different parliamentary committees. The effectiveness of parliamentary oversight. Potential improvements to the system. Introduction: Parliamentary control over administration is a cornerstone of democratic governance. It ensures accountability of the executive branch (the government) to the legislature (parliament), … Read more

Points to Remember: New technologies and their impact on governance. Changing citizen expectations and participatory governance. Globalization and its influence on administrative structures. Emphasis on evidence-based policymaking. Sustainability and environmental concerns in administration. Ethical considerations and transparency. Introduction: Public administration, the implementation of government policy and programs, is constantly evolving. Traditional models are being challenged … Read more

Points to Remember: Origins and early rulers of the Somvanshi dynasty in Kanker. Expansion and consolidation of power. Cultural contributions and administrative practices. Decline and eventual integration into larger political entities. Legacy and lasting impact on the region. Introduction: The Somvanshi dynasty of Kanker, located in present-day Chhattisgarh, India, holds a significant place in the … Read more

Points to Remember: Yuan Chwang’s (Hiuen Tsang’s) journey and observations. Description of the capital of South Kosala (likely Ayodhya). Religious and cultural aspects highlighted by Yuan Chwang. Accuracy and limitations of Yuan Chwang’s account. Introduction: Yuan Chwang (c. 602 – c. 664 CE), a renowned Chinese Buddhist monk, undertook a perilous 17-year pilgrimage to India … Read more

Points to Remember: Akbar’s religious policy Syncretic nature of Din-e-Ilahi Lack of widespread acceptance Impact on Mughal religious landscape Introduction: Din-i-Ilahi, meaning “Divine Faith,” was a syncretic religious movement initiated by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. It wasn’t a new religion in the strictest sense, but rather an attempt to create a … Read more

Points to Remember: Zamindari System’s exploitation Ryotwari System’s flaws Mahalwari System’s inconsistencies Impact on peasantry and rural economy Long-term consequences for India’s development Introduction: The British land revenue system, implemented across India during their colonial rule, had profound and largely negative consequences. While ostensibly designed to generate revenue for the British East India Company and … Read more