{"id":49461,"date":"2019-07-12T12:13:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T06:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/?page_id=49461"},"modified":"2023-09-04T23:05:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T17:35:27","slug":"gs-general-studies-paper-2-upsc-mains-2015","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/gs-general-studies-paper-2-upsc-mains-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"GS (General Studies) Paper 2 UPSC Mains 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Instructions: Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. All questions carry equal marks.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Note: Each question carries 12.5 Marks (12.5\u00d720 = 250 Marks )<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.1)<\/strong>\u00a0Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive\u00a0Principles of State Policy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.2)<\/strong>\u00a0The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasised in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.3)<\/strong>\u00a0In the absence of well \u2013 educated and organised local level government system, Panchayats and Samitis have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instrument of governance. Critically Discuss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.4)<\/strong>\u00a0Khap panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra \u2013 constitutional authorities, often\u00a0delivering pronouncements amounting to human right violations.\u00a0Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.5)<\/strong>\u00a0Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of power doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate, analyse whether the decision of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated to resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate the ordinances be repealed?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.6)<\/strong>\u00a0What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1966 through the recent ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve India\u2019s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.7)<\/strong>\u00a0Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulation on burning crackers during Diwali? Discus in the light of Article 21 of Indian Constitution and judgements of the apex in this regard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.8)<\/strong>\u00a0Examine critically the recent changes in the rule governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) \u00a0Act (FCRA), 1976.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.9)<\/strong>\u00a0The Self Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Program (SBLP), which is India\u2019s own innovation , has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment programme. Elucidate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.10)<\/strong>\u00a0How can be the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for \u00a0development works relating to protection of the Environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.11)<\/strong>\u00a0The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational \u00a0institutions would help improve the quality of technical and higher education in the country. Discuss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.12)<\/strong>\u00a0Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.13)<\/strong>\u00a0Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty over time. Do you agree. Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.14)<\/strong>\u00a0In the light of Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in the corporate governance to ensure transparency and accountability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.15)<\/strong>\u00a0If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there maybe no on left to protect. Critically Evaluate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.16)<\/strong>\u00a0For achieving the desired objectives,it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institution remain independent and autonomous. Discuss in the light of experiences in recent past.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.17)<\/strong>\u00a0Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pro and cons. Critically Examine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.18)<\/strong>\u00a0Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.19)<\/strong>\u00a0Project \u2018Mausam\u2019 is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of Indian government to improve relationship wit its neighbours. Does the project have a strategic dimension? Discuss<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.20)<\/strong>\u00a0Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India \u2013 Pakistan relations. To what etent the use of soft power like sports and cultural exchange could help generate goodwill between the two countries. \u00a0Discuss with suitable examples.<\/p>\r\n

Previous Year UPSC Mains Papers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGS Paper I<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGS Paper II<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nGS Paper III<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nGS Paper IV<\/strong><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2015<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I <\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaperII <\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2016<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Essay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2017<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2018<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2019<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper I<\/a><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper II<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2020<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2021<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2022<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2023<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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