Q.1) E-Governance is not only about the utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about the critical importance of the ‘use-value’ of information Explain. (10 marks) Q.2) Implementation of information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects / Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures […]
Q.1) Discuss the role of the Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people. (10 marks) Q.2) “Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are inter-dependent.” Discuss their relationship with each other in the context of India. (15 marks) Q.3) In the integrity
Q.1) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All ‘ in India. Explain. (10 marks) Q.2) Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance? (15 marks) Q.3) “Demographic Dividend in India
Q.1) Define the following terminologies/concepts/ethical words/principles in your own words. And write an example picking a story from your life or from the life of great leaders/thinkers or a hypothetical story in about 50-70 words for each of the concepts. Ego defence Heuristic Value expressive Attitude strength Attitude accessibility Q.2) “Happiness depends on your mindset
Q.1) 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. (10 marks) Q.2) What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples. (10 marks) Q.3) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India
Q.1) “The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain. (10 marks) Q.2) “The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method
Q.1) How do pressure groups influence the Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years? (15 marks) Q.2) What are the methods used by the Farmers organizations to influence the policymakers in India and how effective are these methods?
Q.1) Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (15 marks) Q.2) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial
G Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks) Kaziranga National Park Mangaluru Thanjavur Shirdi Rourkela Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5
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