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Aniket RanjanAIR 48· 2025

Question Q.1GS2GS2

The Indian Constitution does not embody a strict separation of powers rather it introduces a system of checks and balances, with overlapping functions and interdependencies among the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Elaborate.

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Main Body

Separation of Power is given by Montesquieu, which means that the organ of the government should function in their respective arena and order.

[Diagram showing the system of checks and balances with three branches: Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary. Arrows indicate:

Executive: Budget, laws & legislature
Legislature: Removal of Judges, President appoints judges
Judiciary: Judicial Review

The diagram is labeled as "Fig. showing the system of Check & Balances"]

No legislature, Executive [Legislature] Removal of Judges and [Judiciary] Judicial Review.

Need for checks & Balances

1To uphold the rule of law & equality and fairness.
2To check for the arbitrariness.
3To uphold the public trust and confidence.
4To maintain the integrity of the institutions.
5To function as per the mandate and democratic principles.
6To have accountability and transparency.
136 words9 paragraphs3 bullet points

Conclusion

Hence, the Indian Constitution is based on system of checks & balances rather strict separation of power.

17 words

Diagram

System of checks and balances showing the three branches (Executive, Legislature, Judiciary) with arrows indicating overlapping powers and checks: Executive has Budget, laws & legislature; Legislature has Removal of Judges; President appoints judges; Judiciary has Judicial Review

  • Visual representation with diagram
  • Credited Montesquieu as source
  • Attempted to show interrelationships
  • Clear and organized presentation with numbered points
  • Comprehensive list of reasons for checks and balances
  • Directly addresses the question
  • Concludes with statement about Indian Constitution
  • Logical progression of arguments

Topper

Aniket Ranjan

AIR 482025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Separation of Powers

System of checks and balances in Indian Constitution

Writing Stats

153

Total words

9

Paragraphs

3

Bullets

formal and analytical

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