Explain the role of statutory and regulatory bodies in India’s governance framework. Analyse their importance in addressing contemporary policy challenges.

Question Understanding – Finding Information

Precise Syllabus Mapping: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial 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 functions, mandate, and working
• Analyse → Examine significance, strengths, limitations in present context

Focal points of the questions:

• Role of statutory and regulatory bodies in governance
• Their importance in addressing contemporary policy challenges

Dos & Don’ts

Do for Maximum Marks

• Use Key terms: Rule-based governance, Regulatory autonomy, Accountability mechanisms, Institutional capacity     
• Define statutory and regulatory bodies clearly
• Focus on roles and functions, not lists
• Link to contemporary policy challenges
• Use balanced analysis
• Maintain governance-oriented language
• Mention limitations briefly for analytical depth

Don’t do these Common Mistakes

• Do not write like GS-III economics answer
• Avoid listing too many bodies
• Don’t explain individual regulators in detail
• Avoid political criticism or naming controversies
• Do not ignore analytical part