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GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-II)
‘Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
‘There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
ALL questions are compulsory.
‘The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized
one.
Answers to Question Nos. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Question
Nos: 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
Word limit in questions should be adhered to.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be
clearly struck off.
SUH-6-O9B/45 1 [P.T.0.“spa 9 wire caemes elt, ened a ore aed aifea vai ge 21” Sa ae an Baca
wham fig der fers F gan % fae sot fran vega Afra (sat 150 weal 4 dfs)
“The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument
of governance.” Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the
situation, {Answer in 150 words)
aa 4 sam seni 4 arent A Age & dei A ‘ada ae fais ain
afafe, 20147 « aahet srarea & feta an eects ade ifsc
(BR 150 wet 4H fe)
Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial
Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of
higher judiciary in India. {Answer in 150 words)
“areas oi oa Baresi } ws O era A gare, Garvan A aah athe ora wh al aia a
a, vig te we a citi & wf wear A sate am A ore!” Gel fe)
(SR 150 wedi # Aifse)
“Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit
the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the
government’s accountability to the people.” Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
sande csriferr saps A cara aR fee war wens Hea 8? ae oars ge Ha -B weNG 8 fH ere aa
4 orients cara wg, sheraniee cara wag A geet F sara afreneh wa A awk €?
(sai 150 xledl 9 ARE)
How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this
view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal
pressure groups in recent years? (Answer in 150 words)
seat eo aan A saath watta ae a che dar aft A yf A fasan fe
(SH 150 Tet 4 ifsre)
Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the
government to the people. (Answer in 150 words)
“Sa, ang wd weed A arava a ca ee aah seal & ward Gear ay ghee a
fae areal ai A wea aw oeenfra Gone Sere Sits Ser”? “ae” aise 3 dal A ga Fe ay
aia AE (sr 150 wedi § fare)
“To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and
hygiene needs the identification of the beneficiary segments is to be synchronized
with the anticipated outcomes.” Examine the statement in the context of the WASH
scheme. (Answer in 150 words)
aq fare afl & after afifem, 2016 aa § anfe arabia & eater ok wae A
wert Gente a gfe aa 2? wai Fis) (Sr 150 wet 4 AR)
Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism
for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society?
Discuss, (Answer in 150 words)
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aa we fh qe sit noel wat gone } wae waa ad giftal @) qeaias Aire fe oe
arena & fives Haft weer 4 fe die om ania Al 8) gan & fee saa geeT!
(Sr 150 wedi H Aste)
Hunger and poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still
today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with
these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.
(Answer in 150 words) 10
“Sf srt snfties diel ce wares sara ae a, tre H dere Shem wile Sherer ay Peake
wa fer, sea & wa F geteret ae we 81” wa wer} wera 4, sah ugh H ee Hoa we
wae wa TH val Fie) (SR 150 ect 4 Ase)
“China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop
potential military power status in Asia.” In the light of this statement, discuss its
impact on India as her neighbour. (Answer in 150 words) 10
dam uy sifie a annie oheg (gatas) & wqa ver) en 8? aah are de fala verte
aa a ee aif) (SR 150 weal F Ase)
What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.
(Answer in 150 words) 5+5
‘faa (we ah ww deter) afefan, 2016 & sya steal a wrenee! aa sia aH 3 fH ae
“al & dhe sora at ware wel F sh area ger Varsit & fee aren Tela aT saeeY aA A”
pnfl wHlachid 8? (SR 250 weal F afer)
Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First
Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough “to remove cascading
effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services”?
(Answer in 250 words) 15
faa after 1 sacra % adtaan fiola & ores 4, Hits steer fea a
aden ifs (SR 250 wet 4 fiz)
Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the
Supreme Court on Right to Privacy. (Answer in 250 words) 15
onda dun 4 dae % eal edt ar gw aa Ga HI Waa Bl Ba Aa BI fTeE er BTA:
ae tm % wn SH samt a i va ae adi fen wr Ga, sit gah are fh aaigu!
(SR 250 wet 4 Afra)
The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two Houses of
the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and
also the occasions when it cannot, with reason thereof. (Answer in 250 words) 15
una § chara at goer a aan & fee ana Gara aT 9 2016 4 yar gun a yeaa Rar 21
game me Yen ene sit cada wt ae aM A 8 fee din oH Teel 7
(SR 250 wet 4 Are)
To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has
proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are
they significant to make democracy successful? (Answer in 250 words) 15
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5. Afgan’ fia arena a ards vd fist dei ere oe are ax vel 8, ear aaa Aiea ara SrA
amen Parad A ori aay Faw ce 2? ol ae aaa A od wea Afra
(Se 250 weet 4 fe)
Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems
that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of
your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15
6. “ada ama § eei-aernn agi a saya Tea Perera wfafatiat & AR vig Pee hd wea eT
iba 81"? Rraprererss maf F caeieareren wai A fa sr Ue aN GET ET eae BT
A stenfea ae % fee fe ae saat ar Them ASE (SR 250 wet 4 fs)
“The emergence of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to
the slow but steady withdrawal of the State from developmental activities.” Examine
the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the
Government of India to promote the SHGs. (Answer in 250 words) 15
7. Cara 4 Rea apie arian a ae Fae wits ag wa EA aa oe Pe Se TTA eesrTTRG ST
‘aera adi fiat 21” ana Boga Petar ape aaa 3 emer & ded A sai ify
(Sr 250 wei ¥ Af)
“Poverty alleviation programmes in India remain mere showpieces until and unless
they are backed up by political will.” Discuss with reference to the performance of
the major poverty alleviation programmes in India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
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fi, fran aden ted 8 ora feed Ben 81 eH aT Ba a | BET & fh cis Sensi A Fs gure Fh
oraeram 8? Reef