Question 3GS2GS2

Present a comparative analysis of political system of India and Sri Lanka. How far do you agree that the reason for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka lies in its political structure?

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Sri Lanka is reeling under an economic crisis with a burden of government expenditure, financial hyperinflation. Many view the root in its fundamental political system.

Political system of India vs Sri Lanka political system

India

1Parliamentary system with Accountability of the executive to the parliament.

2Accountability of the executive to the parliament.

3Indirect election of the president.

4The Head of state (President) is mostly nominal executive, while real power lay in hand of Head of government (Prime Minister).

Sri Lanka

1Presidential system

2Executive free of parliament control

3Direct election of president

4The Head of state (President) is

mostly nominal executive, while real power lay in hand of Head of government (Prime Minister).

Political system responsible for Sri Lanka's economic crisis:

Yes

1Unilateral measures of president [Eg] Abolishment of chemical farming, Launch of organic farming.

2Little parliamentary control over executive powers. [Eg] - No control over import taxes. [Eg] - No control over exports.

No | Other reasons are equally responsible

1Taxation sector downfall - due to Easter Bomb-blast, COVID-19.

2Depreciation of money. They Sri Lanka people called for political reform before economic reform leading to...

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Comparative table showing political system differences between India and Sri Lanka - parliamentary vs presidential systems, executive accountability, election methods, roles of head of state and head of government

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ANUPRIYA RAI

AIR 2582025

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Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with Other Countries

Forms of Government

Parliamentary vs Presidential Systems

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