C -A V Z -O -S T B Z

TTPTRT 3TSZRFT

3 # ^ cW 3 ^ : 250

3 T ^ T - ^ T T T ^ ft f ^ T 3T^?T

(3 tK ^ ^ fnnRifed f m i yie|tii'flti^=h tft )

f c t sfar tph fo* ^ t *ft Tjcf 37^jft 3 wi t i

*r>ft 3FH f i

yr^=h 3R^/^TFT % Pi^d 3 ^ 39% ^ f I

■gwt % -3# -aTfafcT 3 f a # <srft ^rrf^TT, -3 ^ 1 3^ - ^ 3 fe n w f , sfrc w ^ ^

TO -W -3tR ( ^ 0 tfto Tio) j j f ^ l % ftffg W H TK f^TT ^THT TnfafcT % atfcTftrfi 3T^
f e f t TTT^FT 3 f c # fF3; 3rR TR 3T$ ^ f M * t I

3R^ -$\ Y&l tffaT, 3^fecl ^ t RHT ^HT ^ r f^ l

3PR-^?-3tTC 3 T^Teft ^ ^ Y5 ^ ^ ^ ^ 1

GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-II)

Tim e A llow ed : T h ree H ours M axim u m M arks : 250

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

(Please read each o f the follow in g in struction s carefu lly b efore attem p tin g qu estion s)

There are T W E N TY qu estion s prin ted both in HINDI and in ENG LISH .

All questions are com pu lsory.

The num ber o f m arks carried b y a qu estion /p art is in dicated again st it.

Answ ers m u st be w ritten in the m ediu m au th orized in the A d m ission C ertificate w h ich m ust
be stated clearly on the cover o f this Q u estion -cu m -A n sw er (QCA) B ooklet in the space
provided. No m arks w ill be given for answ ers w ritten in m ediu m oth er than the au th orized

W ord lim it in questions, w h erever specified, should be adh ered to.

A n y page or portion o f the page left blan k in the Q u estion -cu m -A n sw er B ooklet m u st be
clearly struck off.

1 [ P.T.O.
ITift 2 0 0 71®^ 3 W RT ^7T I 3rR ^ - f ff a T ^ 3 # ^ 4 6 ^ ^ 1 1
Answer all the questions in NOT MORE than 200 words each. Contents o f the answers are
more important than their length.

1. cfTlFij^ fcfi ’S) W lft d ctiKo^ f VfKcf <1^ 41Id % rR9 ^ TRrf % 3^J?TR
^TFTft^ % 1cTO, ^%cTT ^ 3^Rq(I|d ^ 3 11
Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for itscitizens a uniform
civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles o f State Policy. 12‘/2

2. 3 yS+lA m FUWK ^ faTT '3TRTT 11 fePTFT W&U 3

3fR STgcfntf MRWMciK rl^ 3^SJT3ft eFT W f^TeT ^TT, W W. S^\
The concept o f cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years.
Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative
federalism would answer the shortcomings. 12 Vz

3. 3?K HTcrf^icT *cR 3fR fdq?[:

^ft t ^ % W l % <JHWI I ¥ R T ? fto T ^
In absence o f a well-educated and organized local level government system, ‘Panchayats’
and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments
o f governance. Critically discuss. 12V*

4. w r w ra fl # ^ 1 ^ -STTfwnft % rfft XR TTmTfq^R 3 3TT% ^

^ isrart 3 f i^ ^ ^ % % t favRrosri, <*i4mfd^i 3?K ^wm fd+i
irt ^ m ^ tf^ i

Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional

authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations.
Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set
the things right in this regard. 12%

5. a rm ^ ^ ^ *n^HT % 3 ^ v. f e n ■sn^r11 sr^n^rft

cfit ?TfrP % cT^f«TK cpt % ^ |IT (d ^ q u i fsp; zpn ^ W. <Md^
^ ^ifrb ^T[ 3Tf^? ^ 3?k WTI R<MI ^ I W f 31U||^il ^ ^ ?lRt) ^)T (h«HH R^l ^Hl
^Tf^?
Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation o f the spirit o f separation
of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate
ordinances, analyze whether the decisions o f the Supreme Court on the issue have
further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances
be repealed? 12 'A

6. n^rfcf i r i Fra 3 wrrfq?i 3}ktt^t % srcr wtcsih. 3?r a rf^ rR , 1996 3 w r mR^cTh ^
f? Ws\ % ^Tl^TR ili^=b‘rc| f^T ^ftrn ^ ^qfkr? ^ f f ^ t f ^ l
W hat are the m ajor changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far w ill it improve
India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss. 12Y2

< £ -m Z -© -& V L m / 5 1 2
 7. ^TT m^ToKUJ % 3 »ft ^TTfocf I? W TC *TRcffa
^f^WH % 3 R J ^ 21 %, 3fR W 3 ?M W I % ftufa/M 4! %, 3 tW 3 ^
Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during
Diwali? Discuss in the light o f Article 21 o f the Indian Constitution and Judgement(s) of
the Apex Court in this regard. 12Vi

8. (ftPl'-WH) (13^0 STRo TJ,o), 1976 % Srtffa farftRf

% -fwrt 3 w % mR^cThI WTTvft^Trq^
Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding o f NGOs
under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. 12Vi

9. ^IcHPl^ (tRT° ^rfto) 3FJ3SRT «t>l4shH ( ^ ° *HKd H<=INK t,

-^flob<ui a ft Trf^n wr^qRni + [4 ^ 1 3 ^ w tfm ; * 14*h ^nf^cr fan %i « S w k w e

The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own
innovation, has proved to be one o f the most effective poverty alleviation and women
empowerment programmes. Elucidate. 12 Vi

10. M'MTcKUI ^ 3 ft^RT ^l4f % fcTC; *TRcT 3 f^RT S^R ^FMT

^rr ^ ? n I? «n«Rn3ft w. ^ ^ r a ;i
How can the role o f NGOs be strengthened in India for developm ent works relating to
protection o f the environment? Discuss throwing light on the m ajor constraints. 12 Vi

11. *TRcT 3 75? i w ^JTcn ^ 3TcRfgfa ^R ^ srf^M ^ ^ 11 WU

3fTC% -f^ETR 3 1e|M "Sf^T 3?R d+41<£) 'f^TajT 7$t ^Tcn eft % 3 W ^TT?

The quality o f higher education in India requires major improvem ents to make it
internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry o f foreign educational
institutions would help improve the quality o f higher and technical education in the
country? Discuss. 12 Vi

12. ^TRssq ^RSM ^ T R ^ M le fl f I ^TT 3fN% f^RR 3

w } 3 fcsft f ? srrc srt oi|cj^i4
Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you
think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? W hat other viable
alternatives would you suggest? 12 Vi

13. ^TRcT 3 ft^facTT % i°[fasT ^ ^ I, cfsnft ^T*ft fRR ^ R ^ % TTM ^ 3 3TT^

^ f i 3tn w ic f f ? sfk irnft^T ftsfacn 3 ^ 1 % ^nar ^RTRTt^nf^

Though there have been several different estimates o f poverty in India, all indicate
reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to
urban and rural poverty indicators. 12 Vi

< £ -S V Z -® -& V L m / 51 3 [ P.T.O.

14. (2009) % 3 w ^ fa r , ^ ^rfsrcr ^ % f^ : ^
mRci^h! m
In the light o f the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate
governance to ensure transparency, accountability. 12 V2

15. ^ 3 # f w r , 2011 % W&VR f e r ^ ’TTfa ^ fcn W 1 1 , eft #

«=bdl t f t % IcTQ; ^ f?t ^ l ” iW i^ R T x^3R =Qf^iy,i
“If am endment bill to the W histleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed,
there may be no one left to protect.” Critically evaluate. 12’/2

16. “ ^TfecT -STTfH % fcTtr ^ S IR W | f t 3?R «pft ^ \ "

f *5 W? 3 3^ ^ % WP?T 3 ^
“For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory
institutions remain independent and autonomous.” Discuss in the light o f the
experiences in recent past. 12Va

17. ^ 3fR H<+>KlrM<+> W f I

Increasing interest o f India in Africa has its pros and cons.Critically examine. 12 Vi

18. ^ wr ^ *rRcT % sfpt =)icfl ^nsTTSTf *rc

Discuss the im pediments India is facing in its pursuit o f a perm anent seat in
UN Security Council. 12Y2

19. qteikwi ^ m a w tm ^ v fr fM % ^ ^ f ^ r ^ftfcr w

TTRT -jildl t l ffT TTM^RT ^ <ui4)ld'+ 3TPTR %1
Project ‘M ausam ’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative o f the Indian
Government to improve relationship with its neighbours. Does the project have a
strategic dimension? Discuss. 12 V2

20. 3TTcfencft TTictfofM 3fk } *TTCcI-H[ftWR sjfer ^ ft=TT f I 3fR wi^frl^

3TTCH-3R'Fft ^ ^ ^ 5^xl '3rctrf '+><.')
3^ f t % ^ I
Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India-Pakistan relations. To what
extent the use o f soft power like sports and cultural exchanges could help generate
goodwill between the two countries? Discuss with suitable examples. 12 V2

★★★

&svz-©-%>m b i /s i 4 SB6— 15600