UPMSP Intermediate Civics case studies
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The UPMSP Intermediate Civics examination is the Class 12 Nagrik Shastra paper set by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) for students completing higher secondary schooling in the state's affiliated schools. It is a board certification paper rather than a professional licence: its main use is as the Class 12 credential required for university admission, many state government posts, and eligibility tests such as those for teaching and police recruitment. The UPMSP Intermediate Civics case studies are 5 cases and about 4,735 words.
1Nine Days, 340 Shops: Public Health Order or Unreasonable Restriction?
In a city of about 1.4 million people in northern India, the District Magistrate issued an order on a Tuesday evening closing all 340 licensed meat and fish shops for nine days. The order cited 'public health and communal harmony', the municipal anti-nuisance bye-laws and Article 48 of the Constitution.
999 words, about 5 min2Certifying the Whole Bill: Money Bill, Rajya Sabha and the Federal Chamber
The Finance Ministry drafts the Annual Finance Bill in three Parts. Part A amends income-tax slabs and changes a GST rate recommended by the GST Council.
927 words, about 5 min3Fourteen Months on the Governor's Desk
A state legislature passes the Agricultural Produce Marketing (State Oversight) Bill, which transfers licensing powers from 240 mandis to a new state board and imposes a one per cent cess. It is passed by voice vote in a House of 403 where the ruling party holds 255 seats.
930 words, about 5 min4Gram Sabha Says No: Mining in a Fifth Schedule Area
An administrative block in a Fifth Schedule district contains 42 villages and 900 gram sabha voters, mostly Adivasi. The state government signs a 30-year bauxite mining lease over 300 hectares of forest land with a private company.
915 words, about 5 min5A New Party, a Pending Case and Free Sarees at the Booth
A political party registered in 2016 contests 38 of 80 Assembly seats in a state. It polls 6.9 per cent of valid votes and wins 3 seats.
964 words, about 5 min