Explain the constitutional framework governing appointments to key constitutional posts in India. Analyse recent debates on transparency and institutional autonomy.

Question Understanding – Finding Information

Precise Syllabus Mapping: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies (GS Paper – II)

Marks and words limit:

• The marks-oriented approach to answering (10-mark, 150-word) questions in the question is to use Bullet Points (one idea per bullet point), Brainstorming, or a combination of both.
• The way to score good marks in questions worth (15 marks. 250 words) is to use the Heading and Subheading method while writing your answers.

Directive words

• Explain → Describe provisions, processes and actors involved.
• Analyse → Examine issues, debates, pros–cons; no one-sided opinion.

Focal points of the questions

• Constitutional framework for appointments to key constitutional posts
• Recent debates on transparency and institutional autonomy

Dos & Don’ts

Do for Maximum Marks

• Emphasise checks like tenure security, removal procedures, oath of office in first part of answer, ‘Constitutional Framework for Appointments’
• Maintain balanced tone in arguments and counter arguments
• Use Key terms: Institutional integrity, Independence with accountability, Constitutional morality
• Classify constitutional posts logically
• Focus on framework, not individuals
• Use constitutional language
• Show balanced analysis
• Link transparency to public trust
• Maintain neutrality

Don’t do these Common Mistakes

• Do not list current office-holders
• Avoid naming political controversies
• Don’t turn answer into a case-law list
• Avoid emotional or activist tone
• Do not suggest extra-constitutional solutions