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Home / UPSC Mains 2015 PYQ GS Paper II

UPSC Mains 2015 GS Paper II

Q1. Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q2. The 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. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q3. In the absence of well – educated and organised local level government system, Panchayats and Samitis have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instrument of governance. Critically Discuss. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q4. Khap panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra – constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human right violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q5. Resorting 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 Should the power to promulgate the ordinances be repealed? (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q6. What 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’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q7. Does 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. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q8. Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q9. Examine critically the recent changes in the rule governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q10. The Self Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Program (SBLP), which is India’s own innovation , has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment programme. Elucidate. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q11. How can be the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the Environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q12. The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of technical and higher education in the country. Discuss. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q13. Public 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? (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q14. Though 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. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q15. In the light of Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in the corporate governance to ensure transparency and accountability. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q16. If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there maybe no on left to protect. Critically Evaluate. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q17. For achieving the desired objectives,it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomous. Discuss in the light of experiences in recent past. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q18. Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pro and cons. Critically Examine. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q19. Project ‘Mausam’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of Indian government to improve relationship wit its neighbours. Does the project have a strategic dimension? Discuss (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

Q20. Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India – Pakistan relations. To what extent the use of soft power like sports and cultural exchange could help generate goodwill between the two countries. Discuss with suitable examples. (Answer in 200 words) 12.5 marks

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