Preparing for the 71st BPSC Mains 2025-26? The Polity section in General Studies Paper 2 (GS-2) is a high-scoring area, often carrying 100-150 marks out of 300. Questions focus on the Indian Constitution, federalism, governance, Bihar-specific politics (e.g., Governor’s role, caste dynamics), and current affairs linkages like judicial activism or coalition politics. BPSC loves analytical questions—expect to discuss “critically examine” or “evaluate” themes.
This year-wise compilation covers all Polity-related questions from GS-2 (Section I: Indian Polity) for the 63rd to 70th BPSC Mains (2017–2024). I’ve included marks for context (short notes: 20 marks; long answers: 38 marks). Practice writing 250-300 word answers with Bihar angles for bonus points.
Key Trends for 71st BPSC
- Recurring Themes: Governor’s role (asked 4+ times), judicial activism, federalism, coalition/caste politics.
- Bihar Focus: Caste census, regional parties, state-center relations.
- Tip: Link to current events (e.g., recent amendments, Bihar’s political shifts). Revise Laxmikant + Bihar-specific polity books.
70th BPSC Mains (2024) – Polity Questions
- Discuss the procedure for amending the Indian Constitution. How does it strike a balance between rigidity and flexibility, and why is this balance significant for a federal democratic polity? (38 marks)
- What are the different types of writs mentioned in the Indian Constitution and bring out their significance? (38 marks)
- What are the key factors contributing to the proliferation of regional political parties in India? (38 marks)
- Examine the issues associated with the functioning of the office of the Governor and suggest measures to ensure its impartiality and accountability. (38 marks)
(High emphasis on constitutional amendments and executive roles; integrate Bihar examples like recent Governor-CM tensions.)
69th BPSC Mains (2023) – Polity Questions
- Describe how caste census is going to influence the politics of Bihar. (38 marks)
- Critically examine the role of the Governor in state politics in India, particularly in Bihar. Is he a mere puppet? (38 marks)
- What is the difference between Constitution and Constitutionalism? Critically discuss the doctrine of ‘basic structure’ as enunciated by the Supreme Court of India. (38 marks)
(Caste politics dominated; link to Bihar’s 2023 caste survey for contemporary relevance.)
68th BPSC Mains (2023) – Polity Questions
- “Judicial activism is a recent phenomenon in the Indian governance.” Comment and bring out the main arguments in favour and against judicial activism. (38 marks)
- The Parliament of India is an effective forum of national integration. Discuss. (38 marks)
- “The system of Indian Political Parties is not nationalistic but it is individualistic.” Explain this fact in the context of Bihar State. (38 marks)
- Caste politics has acquired dominating and enduring mode of politics in India. Explain this phenomenon with special reference to contemporary political developments in Bihar. (38 marks)
(Judiciary and party politics heavy; Bihar’s caste-based alliances were key.)
67th BPSC Mains (2022) – Polity Questions
- Write short notes on: Subhash Chandra Bose and the INA. (20 marks) (Note: Borderline polity; focuses on freedom struggle’s political legacy.)
- Discuss the powers and actual position of the Governor in Bihar politics. (38 marks)
- What do you understand by E-governance? Discuss the position of E-governance implementation in Bihar. (38 marks)
(Governor’s role repeated; e-governance ties into modern polity.)
66th BPSC Mains (2021) – Polity Questions
- The role of the President of India is like an old man in family who has all the authorities, however, he cannot do anything effective if the naughty-young members of family do not listen him. Evaluate. (38 marks)
- Indian Parliament is a non-sovereign law-making institute. Evaluate this statement. (38 marks)
(Ceremonial roles of executives; compare with Bihar’s legislative dynamics.)
65th BPSC Mains (2020) – Polity Questions
- What are the main contents of the 73rd Amendment? How many amendments have been done in the Indian Constitution? (38 marks) (Panchayati Raj focus.)
- Describe the objectives and features of the Panchayat Raj in India. (20 marks)
- Explain the social and economic ideas of Ram Manohar Lohia and Jayaprakash Narayan. (38 marks) (Polity via socialist leaders’ influence on Bihar politics.)
(Local self-governance emphasized; Bihar’s Panchayat implementation key.)
64th BPSC Mains (2018) – Polity Questions
- Trace the course of expansion of Western and technical education in Bihar between 1857–1947. (38 marks) (Polity angle: Education’s role in political awakening.)
- Discuss the powers and actual position of the Governor in Bihar politics. (38 marks)
- What are the main reasons for the emergence of coalition politics in India? Discuss the prospects of these coalitions. (38 marks)
(Coalition politics; Bihar’s history of unstable governments.)
63rd BPSC Mains (2017) – Polity Questions
- Evaluate the causes and results of the Revolt of Santhal (1855–56) in Bihar. (38 marks) (Polity via tribal rights and administrative failures.)
- Discuss the role of language in Indian Politics. Enumerate the provisions for linguistic minorities in Bihar. (38 marks)
- What are the main contents of 73rd Amendment? (20 marks)
(Linguistic federalism; Bihar’s multilingual challenges.)
Preparation Strategy for 71st BPSC Polity
- Must-Read: M. Laxmikant’s Indian Polity + Bihar-specific chapters from Imtiaz Ahmed or Rajni Kothari.
- Answer Writing: Structure as Intro-Body (pros/cons/examples)-Conclusion. Use diagrams for federalism/amendments.
- Mock Tests: Solve 5-10 PYQs weekly; time yourself for 38-mark questions (20-25 mins).
Master these, and Polity can fetch 120+ marks! All the best for your BPSC journey. 🚀 If you need model answers or optional polity questions, drop a comment below.