MAINS Full Length TEST 1 - Sunya IAS

GS 2

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 Full Length Test 1 – GS 2 – Sunya IAS
Question Paper
Max Marks: 250 Max Time: 3 hrs

Q1) "Strengthening parliamentary democracy is the need of the hour". Examine the statement and
discuss the measures to improve the functioning of the Parliament.
(Answer in 150 words) 10 M

Q2) Justice delayed is justice denied. The Indian judicial system is sitting on a ticking bomb of
pendency which if went unaddressed will result in a judicial apocalypse. Examine the statement and
suggest measures to reduce pendency. (Answer in 150 words) 10 M

Q3) The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and that means we have to have an independent
judiciary. Examine the statement in light of the recent judgements of Supreme Court and explain
the principle of separation of powers. (Answer in 150 words) 10 M

Q4) Indian federalism is at the brink of crisis. Enumerate various examples and discuss various
factors, that can bring about principled federalism. (Answer in 150 words) 10 M

Q5) India and USA are both powerful democracies, enumerate the differences and similarities in
the of the political structure between both the nations. (Answer in 150 words) 10 M

Q6) India suffers from a paradox of increasing agri-production along with rise in malnutrition.
Examine the statement in reference with India's performance in Global Hunger Index. (Answer in
150 words) 10 M

Q7) NGOs are partners of the government in delivering the most crucial services to the citizen and
also achieving their welfare objectives. Overregulating NGOs can be counterproductive in achieving
these objectives. Analyse with reference to the recent regulatory changes brought by the
government in the management of NGOs. (Answer in 150 words) 10 M

Q8) What is e-Governance, discuss various impediments in its implementation. Also explain the role
of National Language Translation Mission (NTLM) in bringing about good governance. (Answer in
150 words) 10 M

Q9) The UN must change to reflect the changing geopolitical realities in order to stay relevant. In
light of this statement discuss the much-needed reforms and India's bid for a permanent seat on
UNSC. (Answer in 150 words) 10 M
Q10) Analyse the significance of Seychelles to India’s vision of SAGAR, which characterizes India’s
policy towards the Indian Ocean Region. (Answer in 150 words) 10 M

Q 11) We are in dire need of an effective regulatory framework to ensure freedom of speech without
harming public good. Elucidate. (Answer in 250 words) 15 M
Q 12) The tendency of homogenization of the Union in India and EU clashes with the basic principle
of Fundamental Rights of each individual. Discuss the rights given to Indian Citizens in this context.
(Answer in 250 words) 15 M

Q 13 Even after nearly 3 decades of 73rd CAA local governments remain ineffective, acting as mere
agents to do the bidding of higher-level governments. Critically analyze and suggest measures to
strengthen grassroot level democracy. (Answer in 250 words)
15 M
Q 14 In India, Local communities applying their deep knowledge of the local ecology to become
decision-makers in restoring their commons. In this context, critically examine the role played by
the Forest Rights Act-2006. (Answer in 250 words) 15 M

Q 15 The Election Commission has a huge responsibility both delicate and difficult. Examine the
role of Model code of conduct and discuss other electoral reforms made by Election Commission.
(Answer in 250 words) 15 M

Q 16 Do SHGs transform the lives of poor women? Examine the multifunctional role of SHGs in
women empowerment and their role in COVID Pandemic times. (Answer in 250 words) 15 M

Q 17 At the time when the world economy is undergoing unprecedented transformation, upskilling
is the need of the hour. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
15 M
Q 18 There are several difficulties in the development of a highly transparent, efficient and
accountable civil services. Critically analyze and explain the role of Mission Kramyogi in improving
governance. (Answer in 250 words)
15 M
Q 19 The ruin of Afghanistan in the wake of the American withdrawal will prove to be a defining
moment for the Asian geopolitical chessboard. Discuss its impact on India and how should India
respond to this situation? (Answer in 250 words)
15 M
Q 20 Explain the role of Indian Diaspora in achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat. (Answer in
250words)
15 M
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Candidates must
Enter number of not write on this
questions Q 1) "Strengthening parliamentary democracy is the need of the hour". margin
Examine the statement and discuss the measures to improve the functioning
of the Parliament. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q2) Justice delayed is justice denied. The Indian judicial system is sitting on a
Candidates must
ticking bomb of pendency which if went un addressed will result in a judicial not write on this
apocalypse. Examine the statement and suggest measures to reduce pendency. margin
(Answer in 150 words). 10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q3) The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and that means we need
Candidates must
to have an independent judiciary. Examine the statement in light of the recent not write on this
judgements of Supreme court and explain the principle of separation of margin
powers. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q4) Indian federalism is at the brink of crisis. Enumerate various examples
and discuss various factors that can bring about principled federalism. Candidates must
not write on this
(Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q5) India and USA are both powerful democracies, enumerate the differences Candidates must
and similiraties in the of the political structure between both the nations. not write on this
margin
(Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q6) India suffers from a paradox of increasing agri-production along with rise
in malnutrition. Examine the statement in reference with India's performance Candidates must
in Global Hunger Index. not write on this
margin
(Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 7) NGOs are partners of the government in delivering the most crucial
services to the citizen and also achieving their welfare objectives. Candidates must
Overregulating NGOs can be counterproductive in achieving these objectives. not write on this
Analyse with reference to the recent regulatory changes brought by the margin
government in the management of NGOs.
(Answer in 150 words). 10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 8) What is e-Governance, discuss various impediments in its
Candidates must
implementation. Also explain the role of National Language Translation not write on this
Mission (NTLM) in bringing about good governance. (Answer margin
in 150 Words) 10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 9 The UN must change to reflect the changing geopolitical realities in order Candidates must
to stay relevant. In light of this statement discuss the much-needed reforms not write on this
and India's bid for a permanent seat on UNSC. (Answer in 150 Words) margin
10 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 10) Analyse the significance of Seychelles to India’s vision of SAGAR, which
characterizes India’s policy towards the Indian Ocean Region. (Answer in 150 Candidates must
words) 10 Marks not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 11) We are in dire need of an effective regulatory framework to ensure
freedom of speech without harming public good. Elucidate. (Answer in 250 Candidates must
words) 15Marks not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 12) The tendency of homogenization of the Union in India and EU clashes
with the basic principle of Fundamental Rights of each individual. Discuss Candidates must
the rights given to Indian Citizens in this context. (Answer in 250 words) not write on this
15 Marks margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 13) Even after nearly 3 decades of 73rd CAA local governments remain Candidates must
ineffective, acting as mere agents to do the bidding of higher-level not write on this
governments. Critically analyze and suggest measures to strengthen grass- margin
root level democracy.(Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 14) In India, Local communities applying their deep knowledge of the local
ecology to become decision-makers in restoring their commons. In this Candidates must
context, critically examine the role played by the Forest Rights Act-2006. not write on this
(Answer in 250 Words) 15 Marks margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 15) Election Commission has a huge responsibility both delicate and
Candidates must
difficult. Examine the role of Model code of conduct and discuss other
not write on this
electoral reforms made by EC. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 16) Do SHGs transform the lives of poor women? Examine the
Candidates must
multifunctional role of SHGs in women empowerment and their role in not write on this
COVID Pandemic times. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin

Candidates must
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Q 17) At the time when the world economy is undergoing unprecedented
transformation, upskilling is the need of the hour for India.Discuss. (Answer Candidates must
in 250 words) 15 Marks not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 18) There are several difficulties in development of a highly transparent,
efficient and accountable civil services. Critically analyse and explain the role Candidates must
of Mission Karmayogi in improving Governance. (Answer in 250 words) not write on this
margin
15 Marks
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Q 19) The ruin of Afghanistan in the wake of American withdrawal will prove
to be defining moment for the Asian Geopolitical chessboard. Discuss its Candidates must
impact on India and how should India respond to this situation? (Answer in not write on this
250 words) 15 Marks margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
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Q 20) Explain the role of Indian Diaspora in achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar
Bharat. (Answer in 250 Marks) 15 Marks Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
margin
Candidates must
not write on this
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