General Studies Paper – 2
1. In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic
Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission
of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India? (10)
3. Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed
by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration
remains in force? (10)
4. Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for
parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates
Committee. (10)
5. “The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role
to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his
appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise. (10)
6. “Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and
stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of
degradation to environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations.
7. Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a
prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.
8. E-governance in not only about utilization of the power of new
technology, but also much about critical importance of the ‘use value’ of
information. Explain. (10)
9. “India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and
diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss. (10 )
10. A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central
Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this
context, of India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018. (10)
11. Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the
political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi?
Examine. (15)
12. How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the
jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the
constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India. (15)
13. Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets
on which the two political systems are based.
14. How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you
know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance
Commission? Discuss. (15)
15. Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part
of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats
can look out for financing developmental projects? (15)
16. Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of
the society leads to problems of overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of
functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights
Commission? Argue your case. (15)
17. How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of
availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from
ineffective human development policies in India? (15)
18. The Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational
transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the
limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizen’s
Charters. (15)
19. What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the
present context of ‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of
India? (15)
20. In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy
affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to its
situation? (15)
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20. In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy
affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to its
situation? (15)
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