{"id":11436,"date":"2017-10-30T23:25:34","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T17:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=11436"},"modified":"2017-10-31T21:40:41","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T16:10:41","slug":"upsc-civil-services-mains-exam-2017-general-studies-paper-2-question-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-civil-services-mains-exam-2017-general-studies-paper-2-question-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2017: General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Question Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. \u201cThe local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance\u201d. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Critically examine the Supreme Court\u2019s judgement on \u2018National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014\u2019 with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. \u2018Simultaneous 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\u2019s accountability to the people\u2019 Discuss.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. \u2018To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes\u2019 Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. 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.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. \u2018China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia\u2019, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.\u00a0 (150 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Explain the salient features of the constitution(One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough \u2018to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services\u2019? (250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. 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 reasons thereof.\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. 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?\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. 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.\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. \u2018The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities\u2019. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  17. \u2018Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will\u2019. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  18. Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. The question of India\u2019s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India\u2019s economic progress. Analyze India\u2019s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries.\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries\u2019 economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South- East Asia in this context\u00a0(250 words)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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