I A-BRL-M-HTUB I fl141""1 3lt<l<r.l / GENERAL STUDIES

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Q1. 'f'9 'l'i1 if ~ <€I &If''''!n 'If'l'l>l 11 ;pft ~ ~ Bmil; "'<ii8F" Q ;ftm'!n ~ 11 ~'1 ,,,Hle4<h ~ 1l1'L ~ <fit ;r@ fi'rffift 1 <;<ii qf):qJ" fuit,ft 'l>f1:!, iT m, ~ if 0RT1IT TT'!l 'Il, <fit q;l'f _ ~ fu'( 3" (~I >fI t(R[ "fl <r<hCIl ~ ? [200 '110;[

The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the

years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues a re not

usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law

which was legis lated but \\!ith a different intention? (200 words! 10

Q2. ~ siI<iWI<€I ~ <t\ mn 66A <t\.,m q;f''«j BfiI'<R ;f; 31j<i§~ 19;f; ~ ;f;

~ 11 fu~"'''1 ~ 1 [200 wo;[

Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of

Article 19 of the Constitution. [200 words[ 10

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forfu!! Wlfu qi\ u: q;f.i ;f; N<it ;f; <"'l 11 ~ TT'!l ~ 1 'ffi<lT1! ~ ;f; ~ 37JA

;f; ~ 11 ~ fuh", ~ 1 [200 '110;[

Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived­

by the 'Nagas' as a threat to override the exceptional s tatus enjoyed by the

State. Discuss in light of Article 37JA of the India n Constitution. [200 words[ 10

Q4 . 1Wr'<R ;j mrt'R q;f.i;f; mn; ;f; 8lRl<h ~ '" 'WO Of» 3UI(!lj "11"1<1"

f.W3iur = ~ I' \i41<'11""le4<h fu~""1 ~ 1 [200 ~[

'The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the

Parliament in amending the Constitution.' Discuss critically. [200 words] 10

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Many SLate Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas

like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, ca n it

also be justified that more number of smaller States wou ld bring in effective

governance at State level? Discuss. 1200 wordsl

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q ~ q;f.j i! ~ ~ ~ I 'I'<T ~ 3W4>(1dl \i(iH k llih 3'l2l'l1 ~il\;'kllih 3'lq~iHctl

3l2l'l1 ~ it 'I>f(Ul ~ ~ ? ~~"'" ~ I 1200 ~ Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water di sputes have failed to address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or

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process inadequacy or both? Discuss. 1200 words] 10

Q7. ~ fire ~ <Ii\ ~3i't <€t ~~"'" ~ ;;it ~ 'ITR'R <Ii\ fire-~ <it W q;f.j it ful!. ~ =ltriI "it l'ffl ~ I 1200 ~ Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commi ssion which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government fmances. (200 words I 10

Q8. ~"ffim3i't q of\I(J ihlXlf.i4i ~ <Ii\ ~ 3i'lli; ~ it 4>(1fq«<q ~ q it<n3i't i! "3i"rn 'lWf( <xil'f'1 'I i\oft (SEB!) q ~ (IRDA) 'IT'l<I> ~ RIlIllih ~ it f<i"wI it ll<hl:UT <it >1'1<1 'RT'I1 ~ I ~ ~ 4il 101", I 1200~! The product diversifi cation of financial institutions and insurance companies, res ulting in overlapping of products and services s trengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory agencies. namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify.

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The concept of Mid Day Meal (MDM ) scheme is almost a century old in India

wilh early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India . The

scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two

decades. Critica lly examine its twin objectives. latest mandates and success.

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Pressure group poli tics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics.

\Vith regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure

groups in India. [200 words[ 10

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The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their

patrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for

the sustained success of the concept. Discuss. [200 words] 10

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The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the

State Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the

society_ Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for

ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing

flexibility to the States in better implementation . Critically evaluate.

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Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project

to minimize corruption, e liminate wastage and facilitate reforms . Comment.

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Q J4. JlT'ftuT &'cii 1\ ~ <ffi!man <!>l WltJR (gtl) <!>l 3lT'ffi fi1l'''''''dl (~) ~ q;f.t 1\

f.ri%o ~ I fZulufl ~ 1 [200 ~ The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in

establis hi ng connectivity. Comment. [200 wordsl 10

QJ5. 3'l ,,~,,'R f<rq;m '"~ q;] q~""RI( ;;j\ ~ it OOml 6 I ~ '!P '1>8 i!; RI(

m'1>T< I:1U ;;j;j ~ ""{<IIt ;;j;j "q;ctdl ;;j;j I<i~",,,, ~ 1 [200~)

Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health.

Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the

same. 1200 words) 10

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<:i "!R mffi it<nan ;;j;j ~""'" afu: " ''I[{<h' i!; Ugfu ~ 1\ ~ ~'ffi 'f@ g,3lT ~ I<i~cl"" ~ 1 1200~) Though Citizens' charters have been fo rmulated by many public servIce

delivery organizations, there is no conesponding improvement in the level of

citizens' satisfaction a nd quality of services be ing provided. Analyse. [200 words) 10

Q 1 7. 'u$ ct' ",q I ct m:n m 5r'fct 'f'ij 'I 01, " 1 <1", R '" l!1lfctl 1\ 3< ~ RI "'d 1 ;;j;j WWIlan <!>l

wntJR 'f@ "" <l'1>i!T I' I<i~",", ~ 1 1200~) 'A nationa l Lokpal , however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of

immorality in public affairs.' Discuss. [200 wordsl

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3<1"~1l"'(l1 t 1 [200 ~

The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the

countries of the region . Exam"inc in light of the fact that India is faced with a

plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests"

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[200 'IW-J \Vhat do you understand by 'The String of Pearls' ? How does it impact India?

Briefly outline the steps ta ken by India to counter this. [200 wordsl

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'!i; fu<!;m ~ ~ , [200 'IW-J Economic tics between India and J apan while growing in the recent years are

still fa r below their potential. Elucidate the policy constraints which a re

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inhibiting this growth . [200 words] 10

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[200 'IW-J The protests in Shah bag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundament.a l

split in society between the n ationalists and Islamic forces. What is its

s ignificance for India? l200 words I

Q22 . q '<'1 ~ <i if Flm'l ci\ q-.j! if ~ (I '" ~ RI '" 'iI<-lT::m <Iil Ri ~ i"H , ~ , '!i; ~ f';; 'I'l1 it m«! in ~ m '!iT ~ ~ , [200 'IW-J Discuss the political developments in Maldives in the last two years. Should

they be of any cause of concern to India? [200 words I

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~ ffi q;) ~ q;ci\ ~ I [200~]

In respect of India - Sri Lanka relations , discuss hm.... domestic factors

influence foreign policy. (200 words I

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[200 'IW-J Wh at is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss.

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The World Bank and the IMF, collectively known as the Bretton Woods

Inst itutions. arc the two intf"r-governmental pillars supporting the structure of

the world's economic and finan cial order. Superficially, the World Bank and

th e IMF exhibit many common characteristics, yet their role, functions and

mandate a re distinctly different. E luc idate. 1200 wordsl

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