GS 2 Previous Year Questions 1979-2016 Yearwise

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Repeated question in 2016

Q. To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note temporary provision
with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this
provision in the context of Indian polity.(2016
Explain the significance of Article 370 in the Constitution of India (1988,1990)
Q. The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of
contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss(2016)
Is it correct to describe the party system in India as One party Dominant system ?Give reasons for your
answer (1985)
Q.Exercise of CAGs powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from
Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Governments policy implementation
could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction? (2016)
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(Question related to CAG ) Distinguish between the auditing and Accounting functions of the CAG of
India. (2008 )
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Q.Discuss each adjective attached to the word Republic in the Preamble. Are they defendable in the
present circumstances?(2016)
What was the amendment in 1975, in the preamble of the Constitution? Discuss its significance.(1983)
What are the major commitments of the Constitution of India as incorporated in its
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preamble(1988)
What is the significance of a preamble to a constitution? Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as
enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.(2004)
Q. What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key
importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? (2016)
Question on Judicial review
Is it possible to distinguish between judicial review and judicial activism in India? Does the
recent behavior of the Indian judiciary partake more of judicial activism? Argue with suitable
examples.(2005
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Q.Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal
affairs of member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation). Explain with suitable examples. (2016)
Discuss the significance of the 4th SAARC Summit (1989)

Recent SAARC Summit has been considered as a non-starter by some political observers
while for others it has marked a watershed. Explain the two view points (About 250
words).(1995)
Q. Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of Indias Look East Policy in the context of the post
Cold War international scenario. (2016)
Look East policy and North East India (2008)
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1979
1 Answer these Write about 100 words each on the following: 20
a. The International Year of the Child
b. The New International Economic Order

2.Each question of this section carries 75 marks
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A . What is the basic structure of the Constitution of India? Briefly review the important
amendments to the Constitution since its adoption by the Constituent Assembly. Specify any
particular amendments which were later repealed and the reasons there for (About 500
words).
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B. What is the scheme of division of powers between the Centre and the the State under the
Constitution of India? Discuss whether the grant of greater authority to the States would be in
the interests of strengthening the integrity and promoting the economic development of the
country (About 500 words).
3.Write short notes not exceeding 150 words on any two of the following topics:
1.Directive Principles of State Policy
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2.Problems of political defections and possible remedies

3.Role of the judiciary in India
4.Functions of the Election Commission
1980
1.The policy of nonalignment was enunciated by Pandit Nehru and it has become a cornerstone
of the foreign policy of independent India. What are the principles underlying the concept of
nonalignment? Has this policy been fruitful? Give reasons for your views (Not more than 150
words). 25
2.What is Commonwealth of Nations? Who are eligible for its membership? What are its aims?
How does it function? Has any member left the Commonwealth (Not more than 150 words)? 25
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3. Why did USSR send troops to Afganistan? What are the broad issues involved? What has
been India's response to the Afgan situation (Not more than 150 words)? 25
4.Answer the following
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a. Where is the island of Diego Garcia? To which country does it belong? For what purpose is it
used? Why has it come prominently in the news (Not more than 150 words)? 15
b. Why was a referendum held recently in Nepal? What was its result? Does it affect in any way
the bilateral relations between Indian and Nepal? Give reasons for your answer (Not more than
100 words). 10
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5.Answer the following Write short notes on the following (Not more than 150 words on each).
1.Asian Charter for health
2.development Bonus
3.Ordinance issued by the President in August 1980
6.What are the respective view of the political leadership and the permanent civil services in
the governance of India? What steps, if any, in your view have to be taken to secure better
appreciation of the functions of the civil services and to senate their proper and efficient
functioning (About 500 words)?
7.Write short notes on any two of the following topics: 40
1.The Finance Commission P
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2.Procedure relating to Money Bills to be passed by Parliament.

3.Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizens
4.CHOGRM II, NEW DELHI,
8.Why were the states of India reorganised in 1950? Do you think that the policy has served
the purpose which the Government had in view? Give reasons for your views. 25
9. Why was ASEAN formed? Who are its members? What has ASEAN achieved so far? What
stand has it taken in respect of problems in Afganistan and Kampuchea (Not more than 150
words)? 25
10. What are the main reasons for the decline of hocky played in India? What remedial measure
would you suggest (Not more than 150 words)? 15
11. Answer the following
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In many democratic countries radio and televisions are not under the control of the State. Do
you think that the same policy shoudl be adopted in India? Mention briefly xxx in favour of and
against such a step (Not more than 200 words). 25
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12.The policy of nonalignment was enunciated by Pandit Nehru and it has become a
cornerstone of the foreign policy of independent India. What are the principles underlying the
concept of nonalignment? Has this policy been fruitful? Give reasons for your views (Not more
than 150words).25
13.Answer the questions
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Review briefly the present state of India's economic relations with the neighbouring countries-
Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma and Sri Lanka and indicate how the xxx interest of
India and these countries could be promoted through bilateral economic cooperation.65
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Identify a few areas or projects in which it would be in our interests to secure the cooperation
of one or more of our neighbours (About 500 words).
14.What is floor crossing
15.Have Governments legislated on the subject of floor crossing

16.What is meant by planning form below and planning from above
1981
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1.Situation of law and order has become increasingly xxx in many parts of India.
What are the main reasons for the deterioration in law and order position? How are
the State Governments trying to control crimes What further steps would you
suggest with a view to provide a greater sense of security in the minds of the
people specially those, who belong to the xxx sections of the society and live in
remote areas (Not more than 150 words). 25
2.The Press in India is free to publish any news and views except there, which are
objectionable from the point of view of the security of state, friendly relations with
foreign States, etc. What steps have been taken recently by Government to prevent
monopoly of the some of the newspaper, to encourage the xxx of small newspapers
and to prevent the exploitation of working journalists and other employees of
Indian newspapers (Not more than 150 words)? 25
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3.What important issues were considered at the Conference held in August 1981 at
Nairobi on new and renewable sources of energy under the xxx of United Nations?
What progress has been made in India towards the development of renewable
sources of energy (Not more than 200 words)? 30
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4.The Caste system and the practice of untouchability were major targets of attack
from the social reform movement, which grew in strength after the revolt of 1857.
Indicate the main factors which gradually undermined the caste system and
brought into sharp focus the evils of untouchability. What was the role of Mahatma
Gandhi in the eradication of untouchability and to what extent did he influence the
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xxx of the constitution and Government policy in this regard? What further steps
should be taken to wipe out untouchability (Not more than 200 words)? 25
5.One of the outstanding achievements of the Government of independent India is

the integration of the former Princely States with the Indian Union. How was this
achieved? What important forces/factors helped the Unification of India (Not more
than 150 words)? 25
6. When was the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic
of India and the Union of Soviet Republic signed? What are the important aspects of
the treaty and what is its duration? How has the Treaty served India's interests?
Does it affect India's position as a prominent members of the Non-aligned Group of
Nations (Not more than 150 words)? 25

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a. What are the general issues on which the organisation named Solidarity, started
agitation in Poland under the leadership of xxx? Why are the countries both in
Eastern and Western blocs in Europe deeply concerned about the above
developments in Poland (Not more than 150 words)? 20
b. In many non-communist countries in Europe and America professionalism has

become specific features of important branches of sports. Do you think that the
introduction or official recognition of professionalism will attract more boys and girls
to sports and will lead to an improvement in the national starndard of sports in
India? Given reasons for your answer (Not more than 125 words). 15
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a. Analyse the causes of controversy in India, in recent years in regard to Union-
State relations. What are the specific areas? Consider the main issues and offer
your comments and suggestions (About 400 words). 50
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b. What is Parliamentary Democracy? How does the Indian Parliament exercise
control over the Union? Can the Parliament have any control over the State
Executives/Assess Standing Committees of the Parliament in the exercise
(About 400 words)
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7.a Bring out the significance of the Fundamental Rights provided in the Constitution of
India. The right to acquire, hold and dispose of property has ceased to be a fundamental right.
Examine the purpose of the change involved.
b.Why has there been reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste and Tribes in the legislatures
and in public services? How the purpose been achieved? Indicate recent developments.
c. Describe briefly the legislative and executive powers of the President of India. Have there
been any changes during the last decade? Offer your comments.
d. Panchayati Raj has been designed in function as the grass root of democracy in India.
Describe its organisational setup. What is the present position? Assess the performances of
Panchayati System (Answer to each question on should be in about 150 words).
8. Answer any ten of the following questions: (Answer to each question on should be given in 1
or 2 sentences) 30 Group A
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a. What is the purpose of having a concurrent list in Constitution of India.

b. What are the functions of the Attorney General?
c. Describe the composition and functions of the National Development Council?
d. Can a member of Parliament be the Minister of a State? How is the Vice-President of India
chosen?
e. When is a member of the Lok Sabha qualified to be appoint leader of the opposition?
1982
1.The Phenomenon of Political defection in India assumed large proportions in recent years. Bring out
the factor responsible for the growth of this phenomenon. Is it right to say than ban on defection will
amount to suppression of thought and action? 45
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2.India is not a federation but it has definite federal features. Elucidate
3.Planning and federalism make uneasy partners , the planning operations in India have led to the
erosion of federalism , discuss [250] words
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4. What is floor crossing Have Governments legislated on the subject of floor crossing
5.Examine the relative role of Legislature, Judiciary and the executive in the functioning of the
parliamentary system of Government In India. It is a fact that executive has been tending to be more
powerful over the years?
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6.The office of the president of India was designed in the British mode, With this background consider
the modification of the executive powers of the president by the 42 nd amendment, 1976 and the 44th
amendment 1979 to the constitution of India. Comment on the changes.
7.Differentiate between the fundamental rights and directive principle of state policy, Do you think that
the later has been adequately implemented? Give reasons for your views.
8.What is meant by the sovereigy of the parliament? Consider wether the Indian parliament is a
soverign body?
9.Analyse the situation in the Northeastern States xxx what steps are being taken and could be taken to
restore it to normally having regard to the strategic xxx these States, the intersts and aspirations of the
different communities and classes of people living there and the paramount importance of national
integration (About 500 words). 65 OR
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10.Whar are the respective xxx of the political leadership and the permanent civil services in the
governance of India? What steps, if any, in your view have to be taken to secure better appreciation of
the functions of the civil services and to senate their proper and efficient functioning (About 500
words)?
Answer the questions
1. Review briefly the present state of India's economic relations with the neighbouring countries-
Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma and Sri Lanka and indicate how the xxx interest of
India and these countries could be promoted through bilateral economic cooperation. Identify a
few areas or projects in which it would be in our interests to secure the cooperation of one or
more of our neighbors (About 500 words). 65 OR
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1983
1.How often did the heads of the State Government of the Non aligned countries meet? When and
where did it meet first? Who is the chairman of NAM now? What were the main points agreed to at the
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last meeting of the Conference of the Head of the States. What was included in the New Delhi
Message?
2.Asiad and Commonwealth Games have revealed that standard of sports and games in India is far
below the prevailing International Standard.India did not get a single medal in the ninth Asiaad in eight
sports discipline.What steps have been or are being taken by the Government of India to encourage
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sports and improve the standard in the country?
3.What does UNCTAD stand for?
4.Mention the main provisions related to the treaty related to the use of High Seas under the
International Laws as adopted in 1982.Name the countries which opposed the above Law of Sea
Convention and have not ratified yet.
5.Many countries which achieved independence after the war have come under dictatorship or military
rule.What are the forces that have enabled India to maintain a democratic system? Consider in this
connection, the emergency provision in the constitution of India, in making your presentation.
6. What were the objectives in having three separate legislative list in the Constitution of India. Can the
Parliament make any law regard to any item in the state list?Does any of the issue arising from the
above give rise to Union State controversies.
7.What was the amendment in 1975, in the preamble of the Constitution? Discuss its significance.
8.Separation of powers is essential to ensure Individual liberty. Discuss this with regard to the provisions
in the Constitution and practices adopted so far.
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9.What were the aims with which Panchayati raj was created in India?Have these aims been fulfilled?
What is the present situation obtaining in the country?
10.What is meant by Habeas Corpus? What is the purpose of Habeas Corpus?
11.Why was taken education taken out of the State list and put in the Concurrent list?
12.How and by which authority State legislative Council can be abolished
1984
1.What is Tamil problem of Srilanka ? Why India is involved in it ? What efforts have been made to solve
this problem ?
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2 .Why did USA withdraw support from UNESCO?
3. Why is India raising barbed wire crossing on Bangladesh border
4. What is dealt in article 25 of Indian Constitution? What was the controversy about it recently (1984)
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5. Discuss the Importance of Independence of judiciary in a democracy
6. Discuss the composition of Election commission
7. Despite all talk of an effective opposition why has it not been possible to develop an effective
opposition in India? Enumerate the principle impediments to the achievements if the much desired
political objective .
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8.How is the governor of a state appointed in India? Does the manner of his appointments ensure his
independent functioning?
What is the present status of the right to property?
Is the Indian parliament a sovereign or a non-sovereign legislature or both
Mention any three directive principles concerning social and economic justice
On what grounds can the president be impeached?
Distinguish between the head of the state and Head of the Gov. Which of the tow offices is more
important in India
When can the governor of a state reserve a bill for the consideration by the president ?
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1985
1.Why was it considered necessary to pass the anti-defection bill ? In what ways is it likely to improve
the political health of the country?
2.The supreme court has held that a Government servant could not be dismissed or removed from
service without an enquiry under article 311 (2) (B) of the Constitution in public interest and for public
good what is your view on this issue ?
3.How far in your opinion is the recent Indo US agreement on technology transfer likely to help us? what
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are the disadvantages?
4.What are the main causes of anti-reservation stir in India ? what are the provisions in our constitution
regarding reservation ? Do you consider the policy on reservation is bad ?
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5.Discuss the political, social and economic characteristics of The Indian state.
6.Keeping in view the political development in India explain how the need for the national integration
and the demand for the regional autonomy can be reconciled .
7.Explain the grounds on which the President can proclaim an state emergency . Give examples from the
recent experience .
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8.What changes according to you have taken place in the power structure in rural India in recent
decades
9.Is it correct to describe the party system in India as One party Dominant system ?give reasons for your
answer.
10.Discuss the status and the specific role of the finance commission in India '
11.what additions have been made to the DPSP since the commencement of the constitution ?'
12.What is the meaning of public interest litigation ?
13.what is the provision in the Constitution for the representation of the Anglo Indian community in the
lok sabha ?
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1987
1.What does the Gorkha National Liberation Front seek? In what way are their demands
different from the earlier demands of Mizo National Front and the demand for Khalistan (Not
more than 200 words)? (35)
2.Answer the following questions

a.Trace the recent political development in Fiji. How is India concerned with the developments
there (About 150 words)? (25)
b. What is South South Commission When and where was it formed? Who are its President
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and General Secretary? What are its main objectives (About 200 words)? (35)
3.Briefly mention why and how the Chapter on Directive Principles gained precedence over the
Chapter on Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution (About 250 words).
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(40) OR
Identify the nature and methods of parliamentary control over the executive in Indian polity
(About 250 words).
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5.Answer any two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) (20
+ 20)
a.What are the main features of the Anti-defection legislation of 1985?
b.To what extent does the President of India possess discretionary powers? If any, what are
they?
c.Discuss the importance of Article 32 of the Indian Constitution
d.There are political personalities but no political parties in India. Comment.

a.Define the writ of Certiorari. What do you understand by positive discrimination
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b.Why is the Indian Constitution called quasi-federal?

c.Under what circumstances, can the Financial Emergency be imposed in India?
d.State the functions of the Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
e. How are Chief Justices of High Courts in India appointed?
1988
1.What led to the signing of Tripartite Accord with TNV? What are its main points (About is a
words)? (20)
2.Why did Iran accept the UN Security Council Resolution for a cease-fire? When did it become
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operative (About 125 words)? (15)
3. Answer the following questions
a.Discuss the significance of the INF Treaty between Soviet Union and the USA (About 125
words). (15)
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b. Has the IPKF been able to achieve the goal set before it by the terms of the Indo-Sri Lanka
Agreement? What are the options available to India (About 150 words)? (20)

a.What was the G 7 Summit? When and where was it held? What were its achievements
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(About 100 words)? (15)

b.What led General Ne Win to resign from power? What were its immediate results (About 75
words)? (10)
c. Describe the circumstances which led to the signing of the agreement on Afghanistan. What
were its terms (About 75 words)? (10)
d.What was Operation Black Thunder When was it launched? What did it achieve (About 75
words)? (10)
a.What is Perestroika What are the major changes envisaged by it (About 75 words)? (10)
b.Describe the salient features of GNLF Accord with the Government. How does it differ from
the original GNLF demands (About 75 words)? (100)
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c. Write a short note on the financial aspect of Sarkaria Commission Report (About 40 words).

Discuss the methods by which Parliament controls public expenditure in India (About 250
words). (40)
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What do you consider are the problems of National Integration in India? Suggest suitable
remedies (About 250 words).
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a. What are the major commitments of the Constitution of India as incorporated in its
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preamble?
b.Explain the concept of Minorities in the Indian Constitution and mention the safeguards
provided therein for their protection.
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c.Examine the role and functions of the State Governors as set out in the Constitution of India.
d.Explain the Constitutional responsibilities of the Election Commission of India.
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a.The Government of India has recently set up a Department of Food Procession. What are its
functions?
b. Some experts an of the opinion that the dams and the reservoirs located in different parts of
the country may lead to undesirable consequences. How far are these fears justified?
c.What are the aims of the New Technology Policy? What steps are being taken to improve the
standards of technical education?
d. What is fluorosis? What can be done to minimise its harmful effects?
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Group B
1.What do you understand by zero-hour in the conduct of business in Parliament?
2. State the privileges of the members of the Parliament?
3.Explain the significance of Article 370 in the Constitution of India.

4. What is the objective of the Commission of Inquiry (Amendment) Bill of 1986?
5.What is meant by collective responsibility of Parliamentary democracy?
6. Why is India called a Republic?
1989
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1.What is Super-301? Why is India concerned about it and how has she reacted to it? OR
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2.What are the differences in the approaches of India and Nepal to the transit-trade question?
How is this question complicated by other issues (About 250 words)? (35)
3. a. Who are the Bodos? Why have they become restive recently?
b. Why has the Jharkhand Movement acquired prominence? What are its main demands?
c. Discuss the significance of the 4th SAARC Summit.
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d. What has been the role of the European Parliament? Did the recent elections to it reflect any
change to member countries, particularly in Britain?
e. Why has the Siachen Glacier been in the news? What could be the main purpose behind the
Indo-Pak parleys on the issue?
f. Why has the Tiananmen Square come in the news recently?
g. Write a short note on the recent shift in the US attitude towards the PLO.
h.What is the Golden Triangle? Why is it notorious?

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Define the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in regard to Audit
and show how the Constitution provides for his independence from Executive Control (About
250 words). (40)
OR
Discuss the powers, privileges and immunities of the Indian Parliament (About 250 words).
5.Answer any two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150 words)
(20+20)
a. Examine the powers and functions of the speaker of the Lok Sabha.
b.Explain the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber in the Federal set-up of the Indian
Parliamentary System.
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c.Discuss the relationship between the Executive and the legislative wings with reference to
d. Describe the organization and functions of the committee system in Indian Parliament.
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Group B
1.What is meant by a Cut Motion in Parliament? Mention its different kinds.
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2. Discuss the value of the consultative committees attached to the different Ministries of the
Government of India?
3.How is breach of Parliament Privilege different from Contempt of the House?

4.There are certain spheres where the Rajya Sabha alone has the authority. What are they?
5.Explain what is a point of order? When can it be raised?
1990
What were the basic differences between Iraq and Kuwait which led to the recent crisis in the
gulf? What were the reactions of various countries to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait? What are the
likely repercussions on India (35)? OR What were the highlights of the discussions held between
the Indian Prime Minister and the Soviet President during former's visit to Moscow in July,
1990? Evaluate its impact on the future course of Indo-Soviet relations (About 250 words).
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Attempt any three of the following: (About 75 words each) (10 3 = 30)
1. Analyse the different phases of the Naxalite Movement from its inception to present
day. What were the initial drawbacks of the movement?
2. What are the main features of the agreement between Soviet President Mikhail
Gorbachev and the West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in July, 1990 on terms of
German Unification?
3. Write briefly about the pro-democracy Movement in Nepal and its latest outcome.
4. Explain in brief the major shift in the American policy to wards Kampuchea.
Attempt any six of the following: (About 30 words on each) (5 6 = 30)

1. Name the seven richest industrialised nations of the world. When and where did they
meet recently? What were the broad agreements arrived at the meetings?
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2. Where is Tehri Dam located and what is the scope of the project? What are the
objections of the Environmentalists to the project?
3. What are the basic points of dispute over the sharing of the Cauvery water? What are
the recommendations of the Supreme Court?
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4. What has been the significant event in Myanmar? What may be the possible outcome of
the event?
5. Who has been chosen as the first Non-Communist leader in four decades in Bulgaria?
What are its political repercussions?
6. What are the broad decisions of the meetings of the Indo-Bangladesh Joint River
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Commission held in June, 1990?

7. Write a short note on European Common Market (1992)
8. What are the important recommendations of the technical committee headed by Air
Marshal
10. The emphasis in modern federations should not be one division and separation but on
Collaboration and on Cooperation. Discuss the statement in the context of Indian Policy
(In about 250 words). (40) OR
11. Review the present Electoral System in India and suggest modifications to ensure better
and healthier Policy (In about 250 words).
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Answer any two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) (20 +
20)
1. What are the major recommendations of the National Perspective Plan for women,
1988 and what are the relevant recommendations as envisaged in the Constitutional
Amendment Bill (64th Amendment)?
2. Explain the nature and extent of discretionary powers and special responsibilities of the
Governor in the Indian Constitution?
3. Describe the Constitutional position of the Civil Services in India. How is their neutrality
and independence sought to be achieved?
4. What are the reasonable restriction mentioned in the Indian Constitution accompanying
the fundamental rights?
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Group B
1. Explain the significance of Prasar Bharati Corporation in the context of modern mass
media.
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2. What is contempt of Parliament? Mention its various kinds.
3. State the significance of Article 370 of our Constitution.
4. Describe the procedure for the creation of Second Chamber of the State Legislature.
5. Define Write of Mandamus. Explain its importance.
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6. What are the functions of the Business Advisory Committe
1991
1.Who were the main participants at the West Asian Peace Conference in Madrid and what
were the main issues confronting the participants? What do you think has been achieved at the
meet (35)?
OR
Briefly describe the chain of major events towards the end of 1991 which led to the dissolution
of the Soviet Union and the resignation of Mikhail Gorbachov. Who assumed the Soviet Unions
membership in the United Nations including that in the Security Council (About 250 words).
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2. Attempt any three of the following: (About 75 words each) (10 3 = 30)
1. What is Operation Rhino Why was it resorted to and to what extent you think it has
been a success?
2. What do you know of the new Secretary-General of the United Nations? Mention some
of the more challenging tasks he has to face in his new assignment.
3. In what way India made a significant contribution at the CHOGM summit at Harare?
Who will host the next CHOGM and when?
4. What is the genesis of the Yugoslav unrest? What has been the reaction of the European
Community towards it?

3. Attempt any five of the following: (About 150 words on each)
1. What is National Integration Council? Is there a need for it? What was the major
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outcome of the recent meeting of the National Integration Council?
2. What was the magnitude of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and what were the salient features
of the Supreme Court verdict on the Bhopal as Tragedy?
3. What has been India's stand in respect of the proposed sale of a nuclear reactor to Iran?
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4. Briefly indicate why and what types of problems were faced by the United Germany
consequent on its unification.
5. Where is Antarctica and what is there so special about It? What do you know of any ban
on exploration in Antarctica?
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6. What main topics were discussed at the NATO Summit at Rome recently and indicate
the main trends which emerged out of it?
7. Who are the Boat People of Hong Kong? What is the nature and magnitude of their
problem?
Section I
1. Examine the constitutional relation between the President and the Prime
Minister of India (About 250 words). (40) OR
2. Examine whether the grant of greater autonomy to the States would be in the
interest of strengthening the integrity and promoting the economic
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development of the country, especially in the light of recent happenings in our

Country (About 250 words). (40)
Section II
1. Answer any two of the following (Answer to each questions should be in about 150
words) (20 + 20)
1. Discuss the powers of the President of India regarding the scheduled areas.
2. What are the constitutional provisions that ensure the independence of the
Public Service Commissions in India?
3. Discuss the secular nature of Indian polity and the position of minorities in India.
4. The planning operation's in India have led to erosion of federalism. Discuss.
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1. Group B
1. Distinguish between value-based politics and personality-based politics.
2. Distinguish between Care-taker Government and Minority Government.

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3. When can the Governor of a State reserve a Bill for consideration by the
President of India?
4. Why was Education taken out of the State List and inserted in the concurrent list
of the Indian Constitution?
5. Set forth the functions of the Cabinet.
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6. What is the value of O arid M in Administration?
1992
1.Twenty-five years term of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty will come to an end in 1995. Some
important members want it to be renewed; as it is, for another 25 or 50 years. What are its
basic provisions and how will its renewal adversely affect India's interests (35)?
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2.What were the proposals of President F. W. De Klerk on democratisation in South Africa? Why
did the African National Congress break off the negotiations? What steps are being taken to
resume negotiations (About 250 words)?
3.Attempt any two of the following (About 125 words each) (15 2 = 30)
a.What is Eager Mace? What have been its objectives and in what respect has it been criticised?
b.For what reasons have Russia and Japan failed to sign a peace treaty? What are the latest
developments in this respect?
c.What are the recommendations of the Ramamurthi Committee in respect of Navodaya
Schools? What are the observations of the Committee of Central Advisory Board of Education
(CABE) on its recommendations.
4. Attempt any five of the following: (About 50 words on each) (6 5 = 30)
recently?What was its major decision?
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a.When and where was the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development held
b. What are the unique features of Agni launched recently by India? When and from where
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was it launched? What has been the reaction of the USA?
c.What stand was taken by India at the recent Security Council Summit in regard to Nuclear
Non-Proliferation? What major decision was taken by the Summit?
d.In what respect can the recent arms control agreement between the USA and Russia be
considered as a big step forward towards disarmament?
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e.What is the magnitude of the drought in Africa?

f. What punitive steps have been taken by the Bush administration against Pakistan to
discourage it from its nuclear weapon programme?
g.When and why did India establish full diplomatic relations with Israel?
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Answer the following questions What are the general features of the amending procedures of
the Constitution of India? About 250 words (40) What are Zonal Councils? Discuss their
constitution, role and importance in achieving interstate comity (About 250 words).
Section I
Answer the following questions

What are the general features of the amending procedures of the Constitution of India? About
250 words (40)
What are Zonal Councils? Discuss their constitution, role and importance in achieving interstate
comity (About 250 words).
1. Group B
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1. State the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.
2. The writ of Mandamus will not be granted against certain persons. Who are
they?
3. Distinguish between the All India Services and Central Services.
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4. Distinguish between Annual Financial Statement and Annual Finance Bill.
5. What is lame-duck-session of legislature?

6. Who is a Pro tem Speaker? What are his responsibilities?
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a.State the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.
b.The writ of Mandamus will not be granted against certain persons. Who are they?
c.Distinguish between the All India Services and Central Services.

d.Distinguish between Annual Financial Statement and Annual Finance Bill.
e.What is lame-duck-session of legislature?
f.Who is a Pro tem Speaker? What are his responsibilities?
1993
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What Were the objects of the UN-sponsored elections in Cambodia? To what extent was the
UN successful in bringing peace in Cambodia? Discuss (35). OR What recent developments have
been responsible for bringing India and Israel closer? What progress has been made in this
direction during the last one year? Discuss (About 250 words).
1. How do the recommendations of the World Conference on Human Rights held at Vienna
reflect India's concern in terrorism and self-determination?
2. How have the Indo-US relations improved during the last two years? Discuss.
3. What is ISO 9000? Why is it much in demand these days?
4. Why has the question of child labour become more important recently? How is it going
to affect India?
Attempt any six of the following: (About 50 words each) (5 6 = 30)
weapons treaty?
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1. What are the major objections of the various countries to the signing of the chemical
2. What is the problem of the Chakmas? Why have the Chakma refugees refused to go
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back to their homeland?
3. What policy initiatives have been taken to reduce water pollution of major rivers in
India?
4. Why did the European power find it difficult to solve the Bosnian crisis?
5. Should the Speaker of a Legislative Assembly appear before the courts on summons?
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Justify your viewpoint.

6. For what purposes was the Consumers Protection Act enacted in India? How far would
the latest amendments in the Act help the self-employed persons?
7. What are the significant achievements of G 7 summit held in 1993?
8. What do you know about the formation of Eritrea? What is the magnitude of the
problems which it faces?

1. What are the essentials of a true federation? Analyse the nature of the Indian
federation (About 250 words). (40) OR
2. Describe the powers and functions of the Council of States. Compare its powers
with those of the House of the People (About 250 words).
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1. Discuss the main issues involved in the provisions regarding the Trade Related
Intellectual Property Rights in the DUNKEL Draft Text, in relation to India (40). OR
2. One of the priority objectives of the Eighth Five Year Plan is the generation of
adequate employment to achieve near full employment level by the turn of the
century (Eighth Five Year Plan).
What is the strategy envisaged for the fulfilment of this objective (About 250 words)? (40)
1. What is a supercomputer? Give an account of super-computer development in
India (About 250 words). (40) OR
2. What is genetic conservation? Bring out the salient features of genetic
conservation activity in India.
Section II
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1. Answer any two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150
words) (20 + 20)
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1. What are the fundamental duties and their implications.
2. Describe the doctrine of colourable legislation.
3. Describe the composition and functions of the Election Commission of India.
4. Describe the composition and functions of the National Development Council.

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5. Bring out the main change in the Panchayati Raj System in India through the
Seventy Third Constitutional Amendment Act?
6. Distinguish between preventive detention and punitive detention.
7. What are the various writs available to the citizens of India?
8. When and why was the National Literacy Mission founded?
9. What is meant by equal protection of law
10. What is the content of the 10th schedule of the Constitution of India?
11. What is the purpose of Article 24 of the Constitution of India?
1994
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Examine the present status of Indo-US relations. What are the major irritants in the relations
between the two countries (35)? OR Explain the background of and the reasons for the strained
US-Japanese trade relations (About 250 words).
1. What are the causes of civil strife in Rwanda?
2. What is the stand of the Election Commission on the residential qualification of the
members of the Rajya Sabha?
3. Discuss the problem of factional politics in Afghanistan.
4. What are the issues in the Bosnian tangle?

5. Attempt any five of the following: (About 50 words each) (5 6 = 30)
6. Explain the concept of global village
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7. What are Euro issues?
8. What are the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee?
9. What is HAMAS?
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10. What is Marraesh Declaration?
11. What is Eurostar?
12. What role has India to play in the recent happenings in Myanmar?
Paper II
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Section I
In India, though the Governor is the constitutional head of a state just as the
President of the country, the former may be enjoying more powers than the
latter. Do you agree? Give reasons (About 250 words). (40) OR
Explain the role of the Planning Commission and the National Development
Council in the formulation of public policy in India (About 250 words).
Differentiate between indicative and target planning. Where should the Eighth
Five Year Plan be placed (About 250 words)? (40) OR
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It is being suggested that the commercial banks in India should reduce their
holdings of nonperforming assets. Does it mean that the former should abandon
social priorities (About 250 words)?
Describe the various measures taken under the Ganga Action Plan and their
impact on the water quality of the river (About 250 words). (40) OR
What are the diseases caused by Iodine Deficiency? What steps are beings taken
to tackle the problem in India (About 250 words)?
Section II
1. Answer any two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150
words): (20 + 20)
1. Explain the significance of the April 1994 Supreme Court judgement on the
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proclamation of President's rule.
2. Describe the emergence of Basic Structure concept in the Indian Constitution.

3. What are the major recommendations of the Swaminathan Committee's Draft
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National Population Policy, relating to gender issues?
4. Explain the position of the Election Commission with regard to the residential
qualification of the members of the Council of States. What do you think about
it?
Group B
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5. Differentiate between the due process of law and the procedure established
by law in the context of deprivation of personal liberty in India.
6. Explain the meaning of ex post-facto legislation.
7. What is Section 309 PC about? Why was it in the news recently?
8. What is our country's highest civilian award? Who are the two foreigners on
whom the award was conferred?
9. Indicate the provisions of Indian Constitution relating to Secularism.
10. Four more languages were added to the 8th Schedule of the Constitution
through two amendments. Give the names of these four languages as also the
serial number of amendments.
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1995
What strategic moves have recently been made by the USA and China in the
South Pacific region? Is the USA withdrawing from this region? 35 OR Recent
SAARC Summit has been considered as a non-starter by some political
observers while for others it has marked a watershed. Explain the two view
points (About 250 words).

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Attempt any three of the following: (10 3 = 30)
Where was the G 7 summit held recently? In what respects are its
recommendations concerning India considered an exercise in hypocrisy?
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In what respects can the recent bilateral deal between the USA and Japan be
considered as mockery of the GATT treaty?
What have been the recent recommendations of the World Bank on India's
Family Welfare programme? How do these recommendations compare with
those which emerged from the Cairo Conference on Population and
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Development in 1994?
For what reasons have the parliamentarians recently stressed the importance of
setting up a National Security Council in India (About 100 words each)?
Attempt any five of the following (About 50 words each): (6 5 = 30)
What have been the observations of the Supreme Court in a recent judgement in
respect of a Uniform Civil Code?
What are the reasons for the intensification of the border dispute between Peru
and Ecuador?
Which organisation prepared the report entitled Our Global Neighbourhood

What are its major recommendations?
Why has Baring been in the news? Who has been held responsible for its
present situation?
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What is the significance of the agreements signed between India and South
Africa during the first official visit of President Nelson Mandela to India recently?
In what respects is the Prime Minister Narasimha Rao's recent visit to France
considered to be most productive and useful
What has been the clinching evidence about the receipt of M 11 missiles by
Pakistan?
1.Distinguish between Parliamentary and Presidential forms of Government. Do

you think that changing over to Presidential form will be a solution for better
governance? Substantiate your answer (About 250 words). (40) OR
2.What is the position of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India?
Discuss its role as a guardian of the Constitution (About 250 words).

Section II
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Answer any two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about
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150 words) (20 + 20)
Explain the functions of the Estimates Committee.
Describe the non-federal features of the Council of States.
What are the constitutional rights of the citizens of India? What do you think
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about the demand of the NRI's for dual citizenship?
Describe the salient features of Anti-Defection Law.
1996
Indicate the principal issues that dominated the political debate in the presidential elections of
1996 in Russia. OR How has the Taiwan issue influenced US-China relations during the last one
year (About 250 words)?
Attempt any three of the following: (About 100 words on each) (10 3 = 30)
1. Write a note on the political developments in Afghanistan during the last one year.
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2. Briefly describe the main achievements of Habitat II Conference in Istanbul.

3. What are the issues involved in solving the problem of refugees from Bhutan?
4. What is meant by Judicial Activism Evaluate its role in reducing corruption in public life.
Attempt any five of the following: (About 50 words on each) (6 5 = 30)

1. Discuss the impact of change of government in Israel on the West Asia peace process.
2. What measures would you suggest to make Human Rights effective and operative?
3. Evaluate the significance of Supreme Court judgement on the Income Tax Returns of
political parties.
4. Discuss the developments which led to the setting up of a caretaker government in
Bangladesh.
5. Write a note on National Literacy Mission.
Explain.
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6. The recent elections in India seem to necessitate a change in the style of governance.
7. On what issues had Sunderlal Bahuguna been lately resorting to fasts?

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1. What do you understand by the term Rule of Law? How does the Constitution of India
seek to establish it (About 250 words)? 40 OR
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2. Why does the Constitution of India contain different forms of Oath for the President,
the
Ministers, the Legislators and the members of the Judiciary? Discuss their significance (About
Group B
1. What is the major recommendation of Dinesh Goswami Committee?
2. What role can the Union Government play in settling interstate water disputes?
3. The Writ of Mandamus cannot be granted against certain persons. Who are they?
4. What constitutional provisions make the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
of India independent?
5. How do you distinguish between a Money Bill and a Finance Bill?
6. What are the functions of the Human Rights Commission of India?
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1997
Where and when was the meeting between the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan held in
1997? What were the main decisions taken and what follow-up action has been taken? OR
Describe the recent significant developments in Sino-Russian relations. How have the Russain
people reacted to these developments (About 250 words)?
Attempt any three of the following: (About 100 words on each)
1. What is the Taliban Movement? How has it influenced the geopolitical equations in
Asia?
2. What circumstances led to the victory of Socialists in the parliamentary elections in
France?
3. What was the Pathfinder by Mission? What were its main findings?
4. What do you understand by Heaven's Gate? Why was it in the news recently?
1. What fallout can the Mir troubles have on the future of US-Russian cooperation in
space?
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2. Why has there been opposition from the North-eastern States to the Supreme Court ban
on all activities inside forests?
3. What is VDIS? What does it aim at?
4. What was the fallout of the Plenary Session of Indian National Congress in Calcutta in
August 1997?
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5. On what grounds did India not sign the CTBT?
6. What is likely to be the impact on Hong Kong's economy after its transfer to China?
7. What was the controversy about Prithvi
1. How are the President and the Vice President of India elected? What are the
constitutional issues involved in their election (About 250 words)? OR
2. What is Social Justice? How can reservation of seats for women in Parliament
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contribute to the establishment of a socially just society in India (About 250

words)?
1. 20th century was century of oil, 21st century would be the century of natural gas.
Comment. OR
2. Give your assessment on land reforms in India (About 250 words).
1. Why is Agni Project important for India? OR
2. How has India's Nuclear Programme contributed to the economic and defence
requirements of the country (About 250 words)?
Section II
1. Answer any two of the following: (Answer to each question should be in about 150
words)
1. Present your views for and against the creation of an All India Judicial Service.
2. Discuss the factors responsible for the rise of regionalism in India. How does it
influence the political system?
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3. What, according to the Supreme Court, constituted The Basic Features which it
upheld in cases known as
1. Keshavanand Bharati v/s State of Kerala (1990)
2. Minerva Mills v/s Union of India (1990)
Group B
1. What do Rule 184 and 193 in Parliamentry Procedure signify?
2. What is meant by Gujral Doctrine? Write its specific principles.
3. Give a brief account of CMP (Common Minimum Programme) of the united Front
Government at the Centre.
4. Write any four fundamental duties prescribed in the Constitution of India.
5. What specific provisions exists in the Constitution of India about child labour?
6. What is Article 356 in the Indian Constitution? Comment.
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1998
Examine the reasons for the non-introduction of Women's Reservation Bill in the LokSabha
(About 250 words). 35 OR Discuss the implications of Israel's expansion plan. How have the
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major western powers reacted to it (About 250 words)?
Attempt any three of the following: 10 3 = 30 (About 100 words on each)
1. Examine the fall out of population explosion in India at the close of twentieth century.
2. Discuss the justification for the creation of new states in U P and Bihir.
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3. What are the reasons for the slow progress of SAPTA?

4. Describe the problem of KOSOVO.
5. What is ASEAN PLUS? What is its nature and duty?
Attempt any five of following: 6 5 = 30 (About 50 words on each)
1. What were the circumstances leading to the promulgation of Prasar Bharati ordinance
in August 1998?
2. Who has claimed the responsibility for the recent bomb attacks on American embassies
at Nairobi and Dar Es Salam? What are their demands?
3. What is the significance of Pope John Paul II's visit to Cuba?
4. What are the significant features of Lokpal Bill recently introduced in the Lok Sabha?
5. Why was a variant of Basmati rice in news recently?
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6. What solution has been arrived at recently in the Cauvery water dispute?
7. Bring out the issues involved in the appointments and transfer of judges of the Supreme
Court and high Courts in India.
8. Briefly state the stages through which the present position of the Directive Principles vis-
a-vis the Fundamental Rights has emerged (About 250 words). 40 OR Explain the
concept of Ministerial Government and account for its decline in recent times in India
(About 250 words). 40
9. The past 50 years of development in India were characterised by planning but the next 50
years of development would be led by the market. Comment (About 250 words). 40 OR
How is absolute poverty line measured? What are the important measures taken by the
Government to eradicate rural poverty in India (About 250 words)? 40
10. Answer any one of the following questions
1. What is remote sensing? What are its uses especially in the Indian context (About
250 words)? 40
2. What is genetic engineering? Why is it getting increasingly important these days
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(About 250 words)? 40
11. Answer any TWO of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150
words). 20 + 20
1. Highlight the significance of the Seventy-third Amendment to the Constitution of
India.
2. How are the States formed in India? Why have the demands of separate States
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like those of Vidarbha, Telangana etc. Not been considered by the Government
recently?
3. On what grounds the Legislative Councils are justified? How is it created or
abolished in a State?
4. Differentiate and state the significance of general election, mid-term election and
by-election.
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Group B
1. What is meant by Protem Speaker
2. Point out the constitution and functions of the Central Vigilance Commission.
3. State the amplitude of Art. 21 of the Constitution.
4. Which of the cases regarding disqualifications for Membership of either House of
Parliament are decided by the President?
5. Differentiate between Parliamentary Secretary and Lok Sabha Secretary.
6. What is a Privilege Motion?
1999
What are the highlights of the draft nuclear doctrine formulated by the National Security
Advisory Board? What shortcomings have been pointed out in media reports relating to the
same? OR What are the reasons for the recent diplomatic confrontation between the USE. And
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China? What specific measures have been taken by the USE. To defuse the tension building up
the Taiwan strait (About 250 words)? 35
1. What new type of satellite is proposed to be inducted for bolstering surveillance on
India's boarder? How does this type of satellite compare with existing IRS satellites?
2. Explain in brief the observations made by the leaders of the Group of Eight countries in
their meeting in Cologne on Kargil intrusion by Pakistan.
3. What are the major provisions of the New Telecom Policy approved by the
Government? What has been the decision of the Delhi High Court in this respect?
4. Analyse the recent French response to India's diplomatic efforts for promoting Indo-
French friendship. 10 3 = 30
Attempt any five of the following: (About 50 words on each)
Operation Vijay?
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1. What was the rationale for the recourse to air strikes by the Indian Air Force during
2. What is Deep-water Oil Exploration? What are its prospects in India?

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3. Has India the capability to make a Neutron Bomb?
4. What percentage of GDP India spends of defence? To what extent defence expenditure
should be increased?
5. What is Chandra For what purpose it has been launched?
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6. What is the most important provision of the Wye River Accord?
7. What is Al Khalid? What are its features? 6 5 = 30
1. In what ways is the RAJYA SABHA expected to play a special role in today's changing
political scenario? OR On what grounds does Article 15 of the Indian Constitution
prohibit discrimination? Indicate the way the concept of Special protection has
qualified this prohibition, and contributed to social change (About 250 words). 40
2. What is new in India's New Industrial Policy of 1991? OR What is Multilateral
Agreement on Investment? How will it affect the economy of a developing country like
India (About 250 words)? 40
3. Discuss the role of modern technological inputs on agricultural development in India.
How would it be helpful for food security during 21st century? OR What is a fast breeder
reactor? Comment on its suitability in the Indian context (About 250 words). 40
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4. Answer any TWO of the following: 20 + 20 = 40 (Answer to each question should be in

about 150 words)
1. What is the importance of Directive Principles of State Policy? Mention which
Directive Principles of State Policy have got primacy over the Fundamental
Rights.
2. Discuss the composition and functions of the National Security Council.
3. Highlight the significance of the Twenty Forth Amendment to the Constitution of
India?
4. Access the importance of the role played by the Public Accounts Committee.
Answer any THREE of the following: 3 3 = 9 (Answer to each question should be in about 25
words):
1. Who presides over the Joint-Session of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament over a
non-memory bill?
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2. Is there any provision to impeach the Governor of a State?
3. In case of any dispute whether a bill is a money bill or not, whose dicision is final?
4. How is the vice-President of India elected?
5. What is the status of the Right to Property in the Indian Constitution?
6. What is the maximum gap between two sessions of the Indian Parliament?
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2000
Examine the need for the review of the Indian Constitution.

Examine the demand for greater State-antonomy and also its impact on the smooth functioning
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of the Indian polity.

Answer any ONE of the following (About 250 words): 30
1. How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?
2. What constitutes the doctrine of basic features as introduced into the Constitution of
India by the Judiciary?
Answer any TWO of the following (About 150 words each): 15 2 = 30
1. Identify, the major electoral reforms which are necessary in the Indian Political System.
2. Examine the role of Estimates Committee.
3. Discuss the major extra-constitutional factors influencing the working of federal polity in
India.
Answer the following (About 20 words each): 5 2 = 10
1. What is vote on account?
2. What is a Caretaker Government?
3. Do you justify the Prime Minister's entry into Parliament through the Rajya Sabha?
5. What is Contempt of Parliament?
Answer any ONE of the following (About 250 words): 30
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1. Discuss the provisions of the Human Rights Protection ACt (1993) relating to the
following:
1. Definition of human rights.
2. Composition of the National Human Rights Commission.
3. Functions of the Commission.
4. What suggestions have been made for amending the Act for making the role of
the NHRC more effective?
2. Discuss the propositions laid down by the Supreme Court of India in the context of
Torture in Prisons and Human Dignity.
Write on any TWO of the following (About 125 words each): 2 10 = 20
1. Explain Public Interest Litigation. Who can file it and on what basis can it be rejected by
the Court of Law?
2. Discuss Human Genome.
3. What are the features of the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Public Religious Buildings and
Places Bill, 2000, that have caused widespread protests from minorities?
Write notes on any TWO of the following (About 125 words each): 2 10 = 20
1. Universal Postal Union
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2. Economic and Social Council
3. Florence Nightingale.
Answer any two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150
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words). 15 2 = 30
1. Discuss Indian-Sri Lankan relations in recent years.
2. India's Kargil victory rested on its successful effort at combining diplomacy with
the use of force. Discuss.
3. Differentiate and state the significance of Pokharan I and Pokharan II.
4. Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words) 2 5 = 10
1. What does track two diplomacy stand for?
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2. Non-alignment is a need, not a creed, Elaborate.

3. Differentiate between Peace-making and Peace-keeping.
4. What is deterrence?
5. Why has the indigenous development of Cryogenic Enging become necessary for
India?
5. Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words). 2 5 = 10
1. What does the Global organisation of people of Indian origin stand for?
2. What is the impact of economic sanctions against India on NRIs?
3. Why is Fiji crisis of May 19, 2000 a specific concern for India?
4. Examine the role of NRIs in the liberalisation process of India.
5. Mention few NRIs who have brought name and fame for India.
Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words). 2 5 = 10

1. What are the prospects of CTBT?
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2. Differentiate between Collective security and Cooperative security.

3. What do you know about Siachin Dispute?
4. What is meant by SDI?
5. Differentiate between SALT and START.

6. What do you know about G 77?
2001
Discuss the administrative relations between the centre and the states in the light of recent
controversies.
Bring out the aberrations of the parliamentary system of government in India.
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Answer any one of the following (About 250 words) (30)
1. What is the constitutional position of Directive Principles or State Policy? How has it been
interpreted by the judiciary after the emergency in 1975 77?
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2. What are the main differences between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill and other
Legislative Bills?
Answer any two of the following (About 150 words each): (2 15 = 30)
1. Comment on the nature of Ordinance-making power of the President of India. What safeguards
are there against possible misuse?
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2. Distinguish between Cabinet Secretariat and Prime Ministers Secretariat. Which of these is more
important?
3. Discuss the constitutional provisions regarding the rights of children.
Answer the following (About 20 words each) (5 2 = 10)
1. Explain the Local Area Development Scheme of the Members of Parliament.
2. What is Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha?
3. Why is it said that the centre has absolute veto over State Legislature?
4. What is Call Attention Motion?
5. When is the device of joint sitting of both the House of Parliament not available?
6. What are the UNDP indicators the reference to the planning process?
7. What are the Human Rights issues involved in relation to the arrest of M. Karunanidhi in
Tamilnadu in July 2001?
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Write does on any two of the following (about 125 words each) (2 10 = 20)
1. Swarn Jayanti Gram Swaraj Yojana
2. Law Commission of India
3. Lalit Kala Akademi
1. Answer any Two of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150
words): (15 2 = 30)
1. Discuss the global response to President George Bush's National Missile Defence
Plan (NMD).
2. What were the major recommendations of the group of ministers on Indian
National Security System?
3. Examine the latest phase of Indo-Iran relations.
2. Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words): (2 5 =
10)
1. What is India's Look East Policy?
2. What do you understand by G15
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3. Explain the problem of infiltration in eastern parts of India.
4. Why does India object to Kashmir being treated as a disputed territory?
5. What is the significance of Pyrdiwah and Boraibari in Indo-Bangladesh relations?
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10)
1. In what fields have NRI's excelled in the developed countries?
2. In which specialties Indians are most wanted abroad?
3. What efforts are being made by Indian Government to took after NRI's?
4. What is the contribution of the NRI's to India's development?
5. Why do NRI's retain their emotional attachment to India?
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Answer any TWO of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) (15
2 = 30)
1. Discuss the significance of Why is USA not signing it?
2. Evaluate the performance of Summit meeting of the Arab League held in March 2001?
3. Outline the salient features of India's nuclear policy and explain the reasons for India's
refusal to sign the CTBT
10)
1. What do the following stand for?
1. KLA
2. UNUP
2. Why has Slobodan Milosevic been in news in the recent past?
3. Who is Gao Zhan?
4. Who is Meghawati Sukamoputri?
5. Which is the latest right confirmed by the 57th session of the United Nations?
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1. What is GCC?
2. Why was Macau in the news recently?
3. What is G8?
4. What is European Union?
5. Explain the position of US vis a vis the League of Nations.
2002
The issue of a hung Parliament adversely affects the stability of Indian Government. Discuss the
statement and point out how far changing over to the Presidential form of govt. Will be a solution to this
problem.
Why does the Constitution of India provide different forms of Oaths for the President, the Ministers,
the legislators and the members of the judiciary? Discuss their significance.
Answer any one of the following (about 250 words): 30
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1. What is the position of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India? How far does it play
its role as guardian of the Constitution?
2. How is the Constitution of India amended? Do you think that the procedure for amendment
makes the Constitution a play-thing in the hands of the Centre?
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1. Discuss the constitutional provisions relating to the non-justiciable directives binding upon the
states.
2. Describe the methods of delimiting constituencies for parliamentary elections in India.

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3. Explain the role of the Public Accounts Committee.
Answer the following (about 20 words): 5 2 = 10
1. What is the import of the 84th Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
2. Under what Article of the Constitution can the Union govt. Play its role in settling inter-state
water disputes?
3. What is the role of the protem speaker?
4. What is meant by the lame-duck session of the legislature?
5. What is meant by the fringe areas in the sphere of local govt. In India?
Write on any one of the following (250 words) 30
1. What is the composition of the Electoral college for the election of the President of the Indian
Republic? How is the value of the votes cast counted?
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1. Discuss the major irritants in Indo-China relations and highlight the

latest moves to overcome these
2. How did US respond to the problem of Cross-border terrorism in the
State of Jammu and Kashmir after the Kaluchak events?
3. Account for India's opposition to CTBT.
3. Answer the following (about 20 words): 2 5 = 10
1. Explain India's stand on LTTE.
2. What does Gujral doctrine stand for?
3. How does India benefit from good neighbourly relations with
Bangladesh?
4. What do you know about Pinaka
5. Explain India's No first Use policy in context of Nuclear weapons.
4. Answer the following (about 20 words each): 2 5 = 10
1. What are the problems NRIs have to face if they decide to settle in
India?
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2. What was India Millenium Deposit Scheme?
3. What has been the impact of Gulf remittances on India's economy?
4. Name the nodal agency to deal with issues relating to Indians abroad and
explain its main task.
5. What is the distinction between NRI and People of India origin
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1. Answer any two of the following (about 150 words): 15 2 = 30
1. Highlight the main points of Nuclear Disarmament treaty signed by US President George
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Bush and Russian Prez Vladimir Putin in May 2002.
2. Outline the features of latest Saudi Peace Plan for West Asia Crisis and assess its
importance.
3. NAM is relevant in Unipolar Worls as well. Comment.
1. WCAR
2. SPDC
3. INTERPOL
4. WIPO
2. Why was Bander Seri Begawan in news recently?
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4. What do you mean by Uni-polar world?
5. What do you know about the North-South dialogue?
1. UNCHR
2. UNIDO
3. WTO
4. MIGA
2. What is meant by AU?
3. Explain US stand on the proposal for establishing an International Crime Court
4. What is the main purpose of G 15?
2003
5. Why is SAFTA being mooted?
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Discuss the question of death sentence and Presidential clemency.
Explain the discretionary powers of the Governor of a State.
Answer any two of the following: (about 150 words) 2 X15 = 30
1. Highlight the signifucance of Forty Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of India

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2. Identify the major Fundamental Duties
3. Explain the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber in the federal set up of Indian
Parliamentary System.
Answer the following: (about 20 words) 2 X5 = 10
1. What is a point of order? When can it be raised?
3. State the difference between Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.
4. How is the Vice President of India elected?
5. What is meant by sine-die adjournment?
Answer any one of the following: (about 250 words) 30
1. Discuss the steps taken by Government to check child labour and promote child welfare.
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2. Suggest measures for the eradication of wide spread corruption in Public Life in India.
1. The issue of gender equality in India.
2. Natural Heritage and Cultural Heritage.
3. Identify the types of disabilities.
1. What are the distinctive features of the Lokpal Bill introduced in the Parliament this year?
2. What is the Prime Minister's Five-Point agenda fir India's development as a Knowledge Society?
3. What are the precinditions for the growth of Civil Society? Is Indian democracy conducive to it?
1. Answer any two of the following (about 150 words) 15X2 = 30
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1. Discuss the major issues in Indo-US relations in recent times.
2. Discuss the impact of the collapse of the Soviet Union on Indo-Russian relations.
3. Discuss the recent trends in India's relations with China.

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2. Answer the following (about 20 words) 2X5 = 10
1. Discuss the importance of the Agra Summit on Indo-Pakistan relations.
2. What has been the nature of Track II diplomacy between India and Pakistan.
3. Discuss the major irritants to Indo-Bangladesh relations.

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4. Discuss the India's policy towards international terrorism.
5. In what sense in Indo-Nepal cooperation important for both countries national security.
1. Under what conditions are NRIs permitted to remit deposits in India in any currency of
their choice.
2. How can NRIs be attracted to invest in India?
3. What is the significance of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in modern India.
4. In what ways did Idi Amin make life difficult for the people of Indian origin in his
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1. Answer any two of the following (about 150 words) 15X2 = 30
1. What is the Veto in the UN-system?
2. Discuss the role of the NATO after the end of the Cold War.
3. Discuss the role of the United Nations in the protection and promotion of Human
Rights.
1. What do the following Stand for:
1. IBRD
2. UNHCR
2. Who is Hans Blix?
3. Why was Davis Kelly in the news recently?
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4. What is the problem in Chechnya?
5. What is the significance of the Robin Island?

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1. What is the significance of Enola Gay in world history?
2. Why is Guantanamo Bay in the news now?
3. What is the theory of clash of civilisations?
4. What does the theory of end of history menn?

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5. Why was Robert Mugabe in the news recently?
2004
Answer anyone of the following (in about 250 words): 30
1. What is the significance of a preamble to a constitution? Bring out the philosophy of the Indian
polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
2. Discuss the meaning of breakdown of constitutional machinery What are its effects?
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2. How does the Indian Constitution seek to maintain independence of the Public Service
Commission?
Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 2 15 = 30
1. Define Money-bill. Discuss how it is passed in the Parliament.
2. What is a Finance Commission? Discuss the main functions of the State Finance Commission.
3. Discuss how state governments can exercise control over panchayats.
Answer the following (in about 20 words each): 5 2 = 10
1. What is Habeas Corpus?
2. What are the constitutional restrictions imposed upon the power of borrowing of the state
governments?
3. What is the special facility provided to the linguistic minorities under Article 350 A?
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4. How can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed?
5. How is the Election Commission of India constituted?
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1. The Inter-State river water dispute has once again assumed centre-stage after the Punjab
Assembly's Bill terminating all previous accords on river waters. Discuss.
2. What is PURA? Discuss its major objectives.
Write on any two of the following (in about 125 words each) 2 10 = 20
1. Explain UNDP Report on human development in India.

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2. What is WTO? What are India's objections to its overall functioning?
3. Discuss the utility of e-governance in the Indian context.
Write notes on any two of the following (in about 125 words each): 2 10 = 20
1. Housing for all by 2010 is the goal set by the National Habitat Policy. How far is it achievable?
2. Is greater spending on education linked to higher literacy? Discuss.
3. What is Enterprise Resource Planning?
Write about the following (in about 20 words each): 5 2 = 10
1. ISRO
2. Central Vigilance Commission
3. NDDB
4. Hiren Mukherjee
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5. Pareechu Lake
Paper-II
1. Answer any TWO of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150 words): 15
2 = 30
1. Discuss the role played by the United States in promoting/hindering improved relations
between India and Pakistan.
2. Explain India's strategic relationship with Russia.
3. Account for India's increasing involvement in the
South-East Asian region.
2. Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words): 2 5 = 10
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1. The Panchsheel Pact.
2. India-Israel Cooperation.
3. European Union's trade restrictions against India.

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4. Weak-spots in India-Nepal relations.
5. Hot Line between Islamabad and New Delhi.
1. Categorize the People of Indian Origin (PID).
2. Point out the difference between the Jewish Diaspora and the Indian Diaspora.
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3. What are the references made to the NRI in the Union Budget July 2004?
4. What is known as reverse migration?
5. Why was January 9 chosen to observe the NRI (Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas) Day?
1. Answer any TWO of the following (Answer to each question should be in about 150 words): 15
2 = 30
1. Discuss the role of intelligence in the making of foreign policy.
2. Describe the role of the Amnesty International in securing human rights.
3. Examine the relevance of pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's ideas in the international relations of
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1. 10 verdict on Israel's erection of barrier on the West Bank.
2. Beijing-Taiwan Spat.
3. Prospects of international water-wars.
4. AI Gharib Prisoners.
5. Recent developments in India-Myanmar relations.
2. Answer the following, by expanding and explaining the objectives (Answer to each question
should be in about 20 words): 2 X 5 = 10
1. BIMSTEC
2. ARF
3. Red Cross
4. OPEC
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5. IAEA
2005
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1. Political boundaries and regional boundaries need to be co-terminus Do you agree?
Answer anyone of the following (in about 250 words each): 30
1. Comment on the financial relations between the Union and the States in India. Has post-1991
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liberalization in any way affected it?
2. Is it possible to distinguish between judicial review and judicial activism in India? Does the
recent behavior of the Indian judiciary partake more of judicial activism? Argue with suitable
examples.
1. Would you say that the implementation of the Panchayati System in the last ten years has led to
a real restructuring of the Indian polity?
2. Give your views on the right to freedom of religion as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Do
they make India a secular State?
Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15 2 = 30
1. What are the constitutional limitations on the free movements of Indians throughout the
country?
2. How has the Indian State tackled the trade-off between environment and development?
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3. What are the steps that the Election Commission may take if a recalcitrant State Government
wants to put off
Assembly Elections?
Answer the following questions (in about 20 words each) 2 5 = 10
1. What is meant by double jeopardy
2. What are the protections afforded to Scheduled Tribes in the Fifth Schedule of the Indian
Constitution?
3. In what ways can the President of India ascertain the views of the Supreme Court on a particular
bill?
4. What is the common point between Articles 14 and 226 of the Indian Constitution?
5. Who and what does the Indian Parliament consist of?
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1. Discuss the impact of globalization on higher education in India.
Answer any two of the following questions (in about 125 words each): 10 2 = 20
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1. Explain th, e implications of the recent Supreme Court verdict on reservations in private and
minority educational institutions.
Write short notes on the following (in about 20 words Each): 2 5 = 10
1. Equal rights for women in parental property

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2. National knowledge Commission
3. Ban on bar dancing
4. Rehabilitation of street children in India
Paper II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
1. Answer any two of the following (answer to each question should be in about 150 words): 2 15
= 30
1. Present a complete picture of India's efforts for a permanent seat in the UN Security
Council.
2. Explain the political and economic implications of the Indo-Iran gas pipeline.
3. Examine the developments in Afghanistan in the post-Taliban period.
2. Write about the following (answer to each question Should be in about 20 words): 5 2 = 10
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1. Indians in China
2. Military rule in Myanmar
3. Camp David Accord of 1978
4. Future of Indian expatriates in the Gulf
5. What is Mekong-Ganga Co-operation?
2006
1. What is right to life and personal liberty? How have the courts expanded its meaning in recent
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years?
2. On what grounds can a member be disqualified from either
House of Parliament?
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1. What is the strategic partnership between India and United States of America? What are its
implications for both the partners?
2. Discuss economic backwardness as a major challenge of

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Indian democracy. Can democracy and development go together smoothly?
1. How would you differentiate between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill and of an
Ordinary Legislative Bill?
2. How does the Inter-State Council establish co-ordination between States?
3. Is the High Court's power to issue writs wider than that of the
Supreme Court of India?
Answer the following questions (in about 20 words each): 5 2 = 10
1. Explain the following terms:
2. Answer these
1. Dissolution of the House
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3. Adjournment of the business of the House
3. What is Consolidated Fund of India?
4. To what extent can the President withhold his assent to a Bill already passed by the Parliament?
5. What is India's Look East Policy?
6. What is meant by empowerment of women in India?
1. What are the social and economic consequences of abolishing child labor in India?
2. Explain the implications of the implementation of intellectual Property Clauses in our patent law
regime after joining the WTO.
1. Explain the social constraints in bringing about gender equality in Indian society.
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2. What are the problems related to the rehabilitation of the mentally challenged persons in
India?
3. Bring out the issues involved in implementing compulsory primary education in India.
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Write about the following (in about20 words each): 5 2 = 10
1. Business Process Outsourcing
2. Female foeticide
3. RCI
4. UNlDO
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5. S. Chandrasekhar
1. Write about any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15 2 = 30
1. US policy on Iran's nuclear programme
2. Terrorism: Sources in Pakistan and Afghanistan
3. Crippling the King in Nepal
2. Write about the following (in about 20 words each): 2 5 = 10
1. Simla Agreement
2. India-Israel cooperation in the field of agriculture
3. Pakistan's role in Sri Lanka
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5. Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
1. Contribution of the NRls to GCC countries
2. Future of Indians in Fiji
3. Indians in the House of Lords, UK
4. Contribution of Indians in Silicon Valley
5. Exodus of persons of Indian origin from Uganda
1. Write about any two of the following (in, about 150 words each): 15 2 = 30
1. G 8 Summit in Russia
2. Expanding role of Amnesty International
3. Role of European Parliament
1. Trade through Nathu La Pass
2. Outer Space Treaty .in

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3. Withdrawal of Japanese Troops from Iraq
4. Maastricht Treaty
5. Cuba and Castro
3. Write about the following, by expanding and explaining the objectives (in about 20 words each):
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2 5 = 10
1. ICJ
2. INTELSAT
3. IBRD
4. WMO
5. WHO
2007
1. What is a Constitution? What are the main sources of the Indian Constitution?
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2. Bring out the differences between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State
Policy. Discuss some of the measures taken by the Union and State Governments for the
implementation of the Directive Principles of State
Policy.
1. What is regionalism? In which way regionalism has affected the Indian Polity.
2. what are the Main determination of voting behavior in India?
1. What are the exceptions when the President of India is not bound by the aid and advice of the
Council of Ministers?
2. What is pro tem Speaker?
3. Under what circumstances, Parliament may legislate on State subjects?
1. What is criminalization of politics?
2. How president of India elected? .in

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3. what is casting vote?
4. what is the difference between council of Minister and Cabinet?
5. what is the importance of Right to constitutional remedies?

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1. what were the main recommendations of the Platform for Action (PFA) adopted at the Beijing
Women Conference 1995?
2. Discuss the steps to get rid of child labour in India.
What is value-based politics?
Write notes on any two of the following (in about 125 words each): 10 2 = 20
1. Integrated Child Services (lCDS) Development
2. Prime Minister's 5-point agenda for India's development as a knowledge society
3. The Lokpal Bill.
1. Answer any two of the following (answer to each question should be in about 150 words): 15
2 = 30
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2. India's response, to political crisis In Bangladesh
3. Elaborate on India's Nuclear Doctrine
2. Write about the following (answer to each question should be in about 20 wordS): 2 5 = I 0
1. SAFTA
2. India and East Asia Summit (EAS)
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (S. C. O.),
4. Panchsheel in India's Foreign Policy
5. Relevance of NAM
3. Write about the following (answer to each question should be in about 20 words): 2 5 = 10
1. Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana, 2006
2. Indian All-Women Contingent to Liberia
3. Madheshis in Nepal
4. Know India Programme (KIP)
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1. Write about any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15 2 = 30
1. Impact of globalization on state system and its institutions
2. SAARC Summit 2007
3. The UN conference on Environment and Development (The Earth Summit)

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1. G 8 Summit 2007
2. Hyde Act of 2006
3. Global Governance
4. Operation Silence
5. SAARC Human Rights Report 2006
3. Write about the following by expanding and explaining the objectives (in about 20 Words each):
2 5 = 10
1. ICT4D
2. BEMs
3. IAEA
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4. BIMSTEC
5. ECJ
2008
Answer any one of the following (in about

250 words) :
(a) What is meant by 'Judicial Activism?Evaluate its role in the context of the,functioning of Indian polity.
(b). Discuss the major extra-constitutional factors influencing the federal polity in India.
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6. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) :
(a) Enumerate the Fundamental incorporated in the Constitution afterthe 42nd Amendment.
(b) Examine the demand for autonomy and its impact on the smooth
functioning of Indian polity
(c) Discuss the composition and function of the Union Public Service Commission
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(b) Distinguish between the auditing and Accounting functions of the CAG of
India.
(c) Distinguish between a starred question and an unstarred, one asked in the
Parliament.
(d) What Is contempt of Parliament?
(e) What were the two major considerations to have the Governor appointed and not
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elected?
Do you
think there is a need of review of the Indian Constitution? Justify your answer
Examine the role of Caste in Indian Politics.
Examine the impact of Regional Political Parties in Indian Politics
Discuss the problem in achieving National Integration in India
(a)Globalization has brought about a distinct class divide in India instead

of ushering in a classless society.*Critically examine this argument.
(b) "The conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural
counterparts/ Give your views.
Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) :
(a) Examine whether rural women in India have been empowered by their activeparticipation in
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Panchayat Raj System.

(b) Decline in the sex ratio in India is an alarming sign for India's future social development." Discuss.
(c) What should be the role of the media to project 'mass reality' in place of illusion of reality?
Write about the following(20 words each)
a.MTP act
b.Supreme Court on ragging
c.New Seven Wonders of the World
d.M.M. Punchi Commission
Write notes on any two of the following (answer to the question should be in about 150 words) :
2x30=00
(a) India and the New World Order
(b) Indo-Bhutan Relations
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(c) India and China : Strategy to Boost Ties
2.Write about the following (answer to each should be in about 20 words) : t&>) =10
(a) Indias Ocean Development Policy
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(b) Major hurdles in Indo-Pak ties
(c) India-Nigeria ;Abuja Decleration
(d)India-Bangladesh Border Road cum fencing

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(e) Indias L.C.A (Tejas)
3, Write about following (answer to each question should be pAiout 20 words) :

(a) Pravsi Bharatiya Diwas
(b)Council for Promotion of Overseas Employment (CPOE)

(c) Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme
(d) Indian Diaspora in Singapore
(e) Indian Diaspora and Bollywood
Write about anyone of the following in 150 words each
South -South cooperation
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Look East policy and North East India
India at the Beijing Olympics
Indias role in Afghanistan Today
IPCC Report on Global Warming
Indo-EU Economic ties
GCC
G-77
ICRC
MERCOSUR
INTERPOL
2009
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Discuss the wetlands and their role in the ecological conservation in India.
Elaborate the steps taken by the Government for regionally differentiated approach to increase crop
production and diversification in the country.
Answer any two of the following questions (in about 150 words each) 15 2 = 30
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1. What are your views on the features and impact of Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
2. Are the traditional determinants of voting behavior in India changing? Examine in the context of
last General Elections.
3. Examine corruption as a serious development challenge in Indian Polity.
1. Mushrooming of Higher Educational Institutions was a matter of grave concern for Yashpal
Committte. With reference to the relevant portion of that report give your views how to
harmonise private investment and quality of education.
2. In the changing context of governance in the country, what should be the role of the UPSC?
nswer any one of the following questions (in about 250 words each) 30
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1. Comment on the salient features of the Integrated Energy Policy recently approved by the
government and its implication on the energy security needs of the country.
2. How far has impact of the global meltdown been reflected in the Economic Survey 2008 09?
Identify some of the core areas given priority to neutralize the adverse effects of the global
downturn.
1. Trace the significance steps in the evolution of Television in the country.
2. The Last National Family Health Survey (NFHS) displayed a very dismal picture of nutrition as
regards several indicators for average Indians. Highlights the salient aspects of this problem.
3. As we live in a plural society we need the greatest freedom to expresss our opinions even if
others find it offensive Do you agree? Discuss with reference to some recent incidents in the
Indian context.
Write about the following (not exceeding 20 words each)
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1. Desert National Park 2 10 = 20
2. Significance of 26th November in the Country's Polity
3. Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra

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4. Girni Kamgar Union
5. Ayush-64
6. Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (GGVN)
7. Deep Joshi's recent Achievement

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8. Satya Vrat Shastri's recent achievement
9. Pocket Veto
10. PESA, 1996
1. Write notes on any three of the following (in about 150 words each) 3 15 = 45
1. India's strategic interests in South Asia
2. China's peaceful rise doctrine
3. India Russia Defence Ties
4. India's soft and Hard power strategy in foreign policy
2. Write brief notes on any four of the following in about 50 words each 4 5 = 20
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2. Your view on the recent Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self Governance Order 2009
Order
3. Wakhan Corridor
4. Nuclear Submarine Arihant
5. National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
3. Comment on any two of the following in about 100 words 2 10 = 20
1. India USA as strategic partners
2. Ethnic conflict in South Asia
3. NEPAD and its objectives
4. Write on any two of the following in about 50 words each. 2 5 = 10
1. Indo-Bhutan trade relations
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2. Sino Myanmar relations
3. Geopolitics and Geostrategy
2010
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1.Critically examine the differing estimates for (i) poverty figures, and (ii) GDP growth data for April-June
2010, that have been in the news recently. In your view, what estimates are more reflective of the
ground reality, and why? 20
2.Small-holder farms need to be strengthened to achieve national food security. Do you agree with this
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assessment? Substantiate. 12
3.Upliftment of the neglected sections of society will be best served with many more centers of the
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University. Expand on the assertion made. 12
4.Comment on the recommendations of the Wadhwa Commission on the Public Distribution System.
5
5.Comment on the salient features of the recent draft Model Real Estate (Regulation of Development)
Act of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation of the Central Government. 12
6.Distinguish between the objectives, structure and functioning of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
and the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti 12
7.With respect to Cooperative Societies what are the salient features of the 106th and 111th
Constitutional Amendment Bills as at present? 12
8.What are the grounds of disqualification of a Member of Parliament from either House? Quote
relevant provisions in your answer. 12
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9.Legislative powers assigned to the Rajya Sabha under Art. 249 and Art. 312 of the Constitution 5
10.Bring out the powers and responsibilities attached to the office of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
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11.How is disagreement between the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly of a State in
passing of an ordinary Bill, resolved?
2011
Answer any three of the following in about 250 words each: 20 3 = 60
1. Essentially all that is contained in part IV-A of the Constitution is just a codification of tasks
integral to the Indian way of life. Critically examine this statement.
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2. The exercise of executive clemency is not a privilege but is based on several principles, and
discretion has to be exercised in public considerations. Analyse this statements in the context of
the judicial powers of the President of India.
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3. Discuss the extent, causes, and implications of the nutrition transition said to be underway in
India.
4. Bring out the salient features of the PCPNDT Act, 1994, and the implications of its amendment in
2003.
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1. Critically examine the design of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) scheme. Do you
think it has a better chance of success than the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) in
achieving its objectives?
2. Highlight the structure, objectives and role of the Advertising Standards Council of India, In what
way has the August 2006 government notification made it more effective?
Comment on any five of the following in about 150 words each: 12 5 = 60
1. Salient recommendations of the RBI-appointed Damodaran committee on customer service in

Banks.
2. Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS).
3. Evolution of Green Benches in our higher judiciary.
4. Distinction between Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committees and

Parliamentary Forums
5. Benefits and potential drawbacks of cash-transfers to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
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6. New initiatives during the 11th Five Year Plan in the National Programme for Control of
Blindness (NPCB).
List the Central Asian Republics and identify those of particular strategic and economic importance to
India. Examine the opportunities and bottlenecks in enhancing relations with these countries.
Critically examine the security and strategic implications of the so-called string of pearls theory for
India.
Compared to the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral
Technical and Economic Cooperation Free Trade Area (BIMSTEC FTA) seems to be more promising.
Critically evaluate.
Answer any three of the following in about 150 words each: 12 3 = 36
1. Subsequent to the Nuclear Suppliers'Group (NSG) waiver in 2008, what are the agreements on
nuclear energy that India has signed with different countries?
2. Trace the progress of India's efforts for a joint counter-terrorism strategy with China. What are
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the likely implications of the recent Xinjiang violence on these efforts?
3. Bring out the importance of the Small and Medium Enterprises Expo and Conference held in
Dubai last year for Indian business.
4. What are the salient features of the political and economic relationship between India and
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South Africa?
Answer either of the following in about 250 words: 20
1. The causes and implications of the Jasmine Revolution and its spread are as much economic in
nature as they are political. Critically evaluate.
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2. In the context of the Euro-zone debt crisis, examine the proposed six-pack solution. Do you
think that this has a better chance of success than the earlier Stability and Growth Pact?
Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each: 12 4 = 48
1. As regards the increasing rates of melting of Arctic Sea ice, the interests of the Arctic Council
nations may not coincide with those of the wider world. Explain.
2. Is there still a role for the concept of balance of power in contemporary international politics?
Discuss.
3. Strategic interests seem to be replacing commercial interests for the host country with regard
to Cam Ranh Bay. Amplify.
4. To what extent has the withdrawal of al-Shabab from Mogadishu given peace a real chance in
Somalia? Assess.
5. On a Formula-one F 1 racing car track, information to drivers is generally signalled through the
standardized use of flags of different colours. Describe the meanings associated with any six
flags listed below:
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1. White flag
2. Black flag
3. Yellow flag
4. Blue flag
5. Black and white flag divided diagonally
6. Chequered flag
7. Yellow and red striped flag
Comment on the following in about 50 words each: 5 5 = 25
1. Functions of the World Customs Organization (WCO).
2. Success of international intervention in Cote d Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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3. Strategies adopted by Colombia to eliminates its drug cartels
4. World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations (UN)
5. Sculpture of the broken chair in front of the UN building at Geneva

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2012
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1. The issue of tourism in core areas of tiger reserve forests in the country is a subject matter of
debate. Critically examine various aspects of this issue, keeping in view relevant recent judicial
pronouncements.
2. Answer the following in about 150 words each: 15X7=105
1. There is an urgent need for the Planning Commission to revise the chapter on health in the
12th Plan document. Comment.
2. The Union Cabinet recently cleared the proposal to rename and amend the Child Labour
(Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. What are the salient features of the proposed
amendments?
Answer the following in about 150 words each:
1. What are the Rights within the ambit of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
2. Comment on the significance of the Preamble contained in the Right to Information Act.
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3. To implement one key recommendation of the Mohini Giri Committee, the Government has
recently announced the constitution of a National Council. Highlight the composition and the
mandate of this National Council.
4. Comment on the recent launching of the National Mission on Libraries (NML).
5. Determining the value assigned to the vote of a Member of a State Legislative Assembly and of
a Member of Parliament in the Indian Presidential elections.
6. Do you think that Chinas emergence as one of the largest trading partners of India had
adversely affected the settlement of the outstanding border problem?
. Answer any five of the following in about 150 words each: (155=75)
1. Write a short analytical note on Indian Diaspora. How is the New Diaspora different from the
Old Diaspora?
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2. Why have the resource rich African and South Asian countries remained poor for decades?
Explain.
3. Does Putins return as President of Russia mark a shift to a confrontationist stance in
international diplomacy towards the West?
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4. Analyse critically the interlinkages between the Convention on Biological Diversity and FAO
Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
5. Critically review the international concern in achieving the targets set for the Millennium
Development Goals.
. Answer the following in about 150 words each: (155=75)

1. Compare the significance of IBSA and BRICS in the context of Indias multilateral diplomacy.
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2. How have the US sanctions against Iran affected Indias bilateral relations with Iran?
3. What is meant by the G8+5 group?
4. What are Indias stakes in the South China Sea?
2013
1. The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a
result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this
be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention?
2. Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the
Constitution.
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3. Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the `Nagas as a
threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of
the Indian Constitution.
4. The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the
Constitution. Discuss critically.
5. Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and
Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of
smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss.
6. Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to address and
solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss.
7. Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure
from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances.
8. The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in

overlapping of products and services strengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory
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agencies, namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify.
9. The concept of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early
beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given
impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest
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mandates and success.
10. Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the
above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India.
11. The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro-
finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the
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concept. Discuss.
12. The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the State
Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of
Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable
sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation.
Critically evaluate.
13. Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize
corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment.
14. The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing
connectivity. Comment.
15. Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health.Discuss the
success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.
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16. Though Citizens charters have been formulated by many public service delivery organizations,
there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens satisfaction and quality of
services being provided. Analyse.
17. A national Lokpal,however strong it may be,cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public
affairs. Discuss.(200 words).
18. The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in
2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light
of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own
strategic interests.
19. What do you understand by The String of Pearls? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the
steps taken by India to counter this.
20. Economic ties between India and Japan while growing in the recent years are still far below their
potential. Elucidate the policy constraints which are inhibiting this growth.
21. The protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundamental split in society
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between the nationalists and Islamic forces. What is its significance for India?
22. Discuss the political developments in Maldives in the last two years. Should they be of any cause
of concern to India?
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23. In respect of India Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy.
24. What is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss.
25. The World Bank and the IMF, collectively known as the Bretton Woods Institutions, are the two
inter-governmental pillars supporting the structure of the worlds economic and financial order.
Superficially, the World Bank and the IMF exhibit many common characteristics, yet their role,
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functions and mandate are distinctly different. Elucidate.
2014
(Answer the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 words each. 3hrs )
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.
2. Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic
features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a
strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. Discuss.
3. The Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members as envisaged in Article
105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un-enumerated
privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the
parliamentary privileges. How can this problem be addressed?
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4. What do you understand by the concept freedom of speech and expression? Does it cover
hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms
of expression? Discuss.
5. Instances of Presidents delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as
denial of justice. Should there be a time limit specified for the President to accept/reject such
petitions? Analyse.
6. The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime
Minister can manage as a team. How far the efficacy of a government then is inversely related
to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.
7. Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and
general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI
in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically
evaluate the pros and cons.
8. The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian
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Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking
into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to
benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.
9. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are
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adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In
light of the above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the
judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards.
10. The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in
development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.
11. Do governments schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting
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required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban
economics?
12. An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nations glory; victors are
showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state
sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as
encouragement.
13. Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more
academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of
students. Discuss in light of the growing challenges.
14. Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India?
Critically examine.
15. Two parallel run schemes of the Government viz. the Adhaar Card and NPR, one as voluntary
and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On
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merits, discuss whether or not both schemes need run concurrently. Analyse the potential of
the schemes to achieve developmental benefits and equitable growth.
16. With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the
need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and over flight
throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China.
17. The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on
information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact should such agreements
have on Indias interests?
18. Some of the International funding agencies have special terms for economic participation
stipulating a substantial component of the aid to be used for sourcing equipment from the
leading countries. Discuss on merits of such terms and if, there exists a strong case not to accept
such conditions in the Indian context.
19. India has recently signed to become founding a New Development Bank (NDB) and also the
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) .How will the role of the two Banks be different?
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Discuss the significance of these two Banks for India.
20. WTO is an important international institution where decisions taken affect countries in profound
manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse
Indias stand on the latest round of talks on Food security.
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2015
Each Question is worth 12.5 marks and maximum word limit is 200. But content of the answer is more
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important than its length.
1. Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as
provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years.
Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism
would answer the shortcomings.
3. In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, `Panchayats and
Samitis have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of
governance. Critically discuss.
4. Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often
delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions
taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set the things right in this regard.
5. Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of
powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate ordinances,
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analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated
resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances be repealed?
6. What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 through the
recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve Indias dispute
resolution mechanism? Discuss.
7. Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during Diwali?
Discuss in the light of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and Judgement(s) of the Apex Court in
this regard.
8. Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976.
9. The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is Indias own innovation, has
proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment
programmes. Elucidate.
10. How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to
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protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
11. The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally
competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve
the quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss.
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12. Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that
the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you
suggest?
13. Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in
poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural
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poverty indicators.
14. In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance
to ensure transparency, accountability.
15. If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there
may be no one left to protect. Critically evaluate.
16. For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions
remain independent and autonomous. Discuss in the light of the experiences in recent past.
17. Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pros and cons. Critically examine.
18. Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council.
19. Project `Mausam is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of the Indian Government to
improve relationship with its neighbors. Does the project have a strategic dimension? Discuss.
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20. Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India-Pakistan relations. To what extent the
use of soft power like sports and cultural exchanges could help generate goodwill between the
two countries? Discuss with suitable examples.
2016
1. Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that
have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of
the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a
new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?
2. To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note temporary
provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, temporary? Discuss the future
prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.
3. The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of
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contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss.
4. Exercise of CAGs powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from
Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Governments policy
implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction.
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5. Discuss each adjective attached to the word Republic in the Preamble. Are they defendable in
the present circumstances?
6. What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key
importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?
7. Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.
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8. What is quasi judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
9. 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?
10. In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically
examine this statement.
11. Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and peoples participation in the
governance system are inter-dependent/ Discuss their relationship in the context of India.
12. In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the
legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.
13. Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization,
Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive
to this important change?
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14. Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic
development in India. Comment.
15. Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its
implementation.
16. Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes
more educated, aware, skilled and creative. What measures have been taken by the
government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable?
17. The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the
era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seem doomed due to differences
between the developed and the developing countries. Discuss in the Indian perspective.
18. Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of Indias Look East Policy in the context of the
post Cold War international scenario.
19. Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs
of member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian
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Association for Regional Cooperation). Explain with suitable examples.
20. What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is Indias
position on these?
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Repeated question in 2016

Explain the significance of Article 370 in the Constitution of India (1988,1990)

Question on Judicial review

Discuss the significance of the 4th SAARC Summit (1989)

Look East policy and North East India (2008)

b. The New International Economic Order

2.Problems of political defections and possible remedies

2.Procedure relating to Money Bills to be passed by Parliament.

11. Answer the following

15.Have Governments legislated on the subject of floor crossing

5.One of the outstanding achievements of the Government of independent India is

7.Answer the following

b. In many non-communist countries in Europe and America professionalism has

8.Answer the following

a. What is the purpose of having a concurrent list in Constitution of India.

Answer the questions

sports and improve the standard in the country?

3.What does UNCTAD stand for?

10.What is meant by Habeas Corpus? What is the purpose of Habeas Corpus?

12.How and by which authority State legislative Council can be abolished

3. Why is India raising barbed wire crossing on Bangladesh border

6. Discuss the composition of Election commission

9.Answer the following

What is the present status of the right to property?

Is the Indian parliament a sovereign or a non-sovereign legislature or both

On what grounds can the president be impeached?

12.What is the meaning of public interest litigation ?

2.Answer the following questions

6.Answer the following

b.Why is the Indian Constitution called quasi-federal?

4. Answer the following questions

(About 100 words)? (15)

6.Answer the following questions

3.Explain the significance of Article 370 in the Constitution of India.

4. Answer the following questions

3.How is breach of Parliament Privilege different from Contempt of the House?

Attempt any six of the following: (About 30 words on each) (5 6 = 30)

Commission held in June, 1990?

6. What are the functions of the Business Advisory Committe

Community towards it?

development of the country, especially in the light of recent happenings in our

2. Distinguish between Care-taker Government and Minority Government.

6. What is the value of O arid M in Administration?

4. Attempt any five of the following: (About 50 words on each) (6 5 = 30)

recently?What was its major decision?

e.What is the magnitude of the drought in Africa?

Answer the following questions

5. What is lame-duck-session of legislature?

c.Distinguish between the All India Services and Central Services.

Attempt any six of the following: (About 50 words each) (5 6 = 30)

Justify your viewpoint.

1. Answer the following questions

2. Answer the following questions

4. Describe the composition and functions of the National Development Council.

4. What are the issues in the Bosnian tangle?

3. Answer the following questions

2. Describe the emergence of Basic Structure concept in the Indian Constitution.

Attempt any five of the following (About 50 words each): (6 5 = 30)

Which organisation prepared the report entitled Our Global Neighbourhood

Answer the following questions

1.Distinguish between Parliamentary and Presidential forms of Government. Do

Explain the functions of the Estimates Committee.

Describe the non-federal features of the Council of States.