5.

(a) India at present finds itself in the midst of a paradoxical situation: endemic mass-hunger coexisting with the mounting foodgrain stocks. Bring out the inefficiencies in PDS system in India.

Answer the following questions in around 125 words each. (212=24)

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(b) Elucidate the role of NGOs in disaster management. 6. Answer the following questions. Your answer to each of the question must not exceed 100 words. (58=40)

(a)

Discuss the role of SHGs in financial inclusion.

(b)

Differentiate between the methodologies adopted by Lakdawala Committee and Tendulkar Committee for Estimation of Poverty in India.

(c)

Explain the provisions added by 97th Constitutional Amendment.

(d)

India has been climbing the ladder of per capita income while slipping down the slope of social indicators. Highlight the current status of developmental issues in India.

(e)

Changes in societal attitude rather than laws are needed for emancipation of vulnerable sections of the society. Elaborate.

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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-II

PART (II)

Time Allowed : 3 Hrs.

Maximum Marks : 250

INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each question.

The number of marks carried by each question is indicated.

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1. (a) What are the different roles bureaucracy is expected to play in a democratic setup? Make an assessment of the role played by Civil Servants to strengthen democracy in India.

Answer the following questions in around 200 words each. (320=60)

(a)

Indian planners pursued growth as an end in itself, ignoring poverty reduction and other social objectives. Do you agree? Critically examine your argument. (b)

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(b)

Define e-Governance and discuss the salient features of National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP). What could be the benefits of this programme?

(c)

As per the Census, literacy rate continues to rise in India but unemployment rate is also rising side by side. What steps should GoI take to make the education system job oriented?

2.

Answer the following questions in around 150 words each. (315=45)

(a)

How has the Right to Information Act, 2005 been able to bring accountability in government? Do you think that the recent ruling of Central Information Commission can bring financial accountability in political system?

(b)

Citizen Charter sees public services through the eyes of those who use them. Comment. Why Citizens Charter could not succeed in India?

(c)

Discuss the provisions of disqualification of MPs and MLAs under Section 8(4) of R.P Act, 1951. What could be the aftereffects of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the issue?

3.

Answer the following questions in around 125 words each. (312=36)

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4.

Tribals have been displaced in large numbers on account of various large development projects like irrigation dams, hydroelectric and thermal power plants, coal mines and mineralbased industries. Do you think this is a form of neo-colonization in independent India by the MNCs? (c)

India does need a radical change in the force and cogency of public debate on school education, with much more focus on quality. Discuss.

Answer the following questions in around 150 words each. (315=45) (a)

What is the composition of National Commission for Women? Do you think it has succeeded in ensuring rights to women? (b)

Public spending on agriculture has focused mainly on subsidies, which has led to inefficiencies and environmental problems and also failed to achieve the goal of rural development. Discuss the shortcomings of the rural development programmes in India and steps to improve them. (c)

Health was only recently thought as an objective of development process. Critically examine the merits of governments initiatives in this direction and what else could be done?