HPAS General Studies II – Unit II, Sub-Unit 2

PAPER-V ( GENERAL STUDIES-II ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–2 Syllabus

• Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Civil Society in Governance in India.
• Bodies constituted Policies, Programs and Schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women, Minorities, Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, and children in India.
• Issues relating to the quality of life: livelihood, poverty, hunger, disease and social inclusiveness.

PAPER-V ( GENERAL STUDIES-II ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–2 PYQ

The questions listed below belong to Unit II, Sub-unit 2: Civil Society, Welfare & Social Issues (India). This sub-unit covers the role of NGOs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Civil Society in governance, as well as policies, programs, and issues related to the welfare of marginalized sections, women, children, and concerns such as poverty and hunger in India.

1. Discuss the composition and functions of the National Commission for Women in India. (Q. 5, 2025)
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2. Comment on “Children’s rights and their plight” in India. (Q. 13, 2025)
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3. “Non-Governmental Organizations play a multifaceted role in society.” Elaborate the statement. (Q. 14, 2025)
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1. The role of a non-Governmental Organization is varied and manifold. Explain. (Q. 3, 2024)
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2. Describe the various efforts which have been made for the welfare of Children in India. (Q. 5, 2024)
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3. What do you mean by Governance? How does it differ from Government? What role does Civil Society play in the governance of India? (Q. 15, 2024)
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1. Explain Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna (SGSY) as a precursor to Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY). (Q. 22, 2023)
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2. Discuss the composition, powers, functions and role of the National Commission for Women in India. (Q. 23, 2023)
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1. What do you mean by NGOs? Discuss their role in the governance of India. (Q. 18, 2021)
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2. Discuss the efforts made by the government of India for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. (Q. 19, 2021)
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3. Evaluate the implementation of the MGNREGA Act, 2005 in India. (Q. 20, 2021)
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4. What is the concept of Self-Help Groups? Discuss its role in the socio-economic development of rural India. (Q. 21, 2021)
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1. Explain the role of Civil Society in governance. (Q. 6, 2020)
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2. Critically evaluate the role of Non-Governmental Organizations in India. (Q. 20, 2020)
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3. Describe the role of the ‘Central Social Welfare Board’ for the welfare of women. (Q. 21, 2020)
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4. Critically analyse the politics of reservations in India. Has it really benefitted the marginalized strata? (Q. 26, 2020)
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1. What are Self Help Groups? (Q. 5, 2019)
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2. Discuss various welfare schemes for women in India. (Q. 7, 2019)
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1. ‘India has failed to address the issues of poverty and hunger due to ineffective implementation of governmental policies by successive governments.’ Discuss. (Q. 18, 2018)
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1. In the light of the latest decision of the Supreme Court, discuss the status of ‘Reservation in Promotion’ for Scheduled Caste people. (Q. 10, 2017)
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1. What are the limitations of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)? (Q. 4, 2016)
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2. What is Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat (PMLA)? (Q. 5, 2016)
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3. What are the legal rights of Senior Citizens under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007? (Q. 6, 2016)
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4. Do you agree with the view that Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are more devoted to the task of reducing the sufferings of the poor than government agencies? (Q. 18, 2016)
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5. Examine the role of Civil Society in promoting people-centric governance. (Q. 19, 2016)
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