ALCHEMIST IAS ACADEMY

QUESTION PAPER CUM ANSWER BOOKLET

MEDIUM

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1. Answer any three of the following in about 150 words each. A. Critically examine how far the provision of Article 50 is established in India presently. B. What are the functions of the parliament? What has become the most important function of it today? Discuss. C. Alternate Dispute Redressal Institutions help to reduce the burden of judiciary. Discuss. D. Examine whether the functioning of Right to Education in the past 5 years is satisfactory or not. Do not write anything here.

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2. "After Globalization there is a trend of recentralization" - Discuss with few legislations enacted by centre. (25 Mark)

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3. "Lack of Resources justifies the privatization of Health and Education Sector" Critically examine 20 Mark (or) B. List the various pressure group categories functioning in India. Which Category is most influential in India? Justify your view. 20 Mark

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4. A. Lack of Fiscal Federalism makes India a Unitary State rather than a Federal State - Analyze. (20 Mark) or B. Trace the recent steps initiated by the Central government to identify and to take the benefits to the poor. Do not write anything here.

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5. There is no strict compartmentalization in Indian system of "Separation of Powers" Examine. (30 Mark)

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6. Informal Associations tends to by Passes the Democratic Process - Discuss (20 Mark)

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7. Answer any three of the following in not more than 150 words each.

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A. Discuss the various social problems caused by poverty with special reference to Indian cities. B. What to you mean by food security. How far food security bill is effective in eradicating hunger in India. C. Poverty is a harsh reality for a large section of Indian population. Discuss this statement in the context of Indian Planning. D. What do you mean by poverty line. Give an account of the extent of poverty in India and suggest measures for its alleviation.

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8. A. Examine the reasons for prevalence of hunger in India. Discuss the steps taken by government in eradicating hunger. (25 Mark) B. (I) Limitations of rural poverty alleviation schemes in India. (10 Mark) (ii) Briefly discuss the various efforts taken by the governmental and non governmental (15 Mark) agencies in enhancing skill development.

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9. What is social audit. Bring out its necessity in the development and management of social sector. (20 Mark)

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