HPAS 2017 GS2 Mains Question Paper HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 1 What do you mean by the ‘basic structure theory of the constitution’ as enunciated by the Supreme Court of India? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 2 Describe the emergency powers of the Indian President. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 3 Discuss the increasing scope of the ‘Right to Life’ of Indian citizens. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 4 Describe the changing nature of India-ASEAN relations. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 5 Examine India’s neighbourhood policy during Modi’s regime. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 6 Analyse the role of the diaspora in the making of India’s Foreign Policy. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 7 Discuss India’s role in the World Bank. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 8 Explain the role of Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj System in India. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 9 What do you know about the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 10 In the light of the latest decision of the Supreme Court, discuss the status of ‘Reservation in Promotion’ for Scheduled Caste people. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 11 Analyse the role of the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh between 1968 and 1971 in getting statehood. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 12 How have pressure groups emerged in the political system of Himachal Pradesh? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 13 Which problems are confronted for the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in Himachal Pradesh? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 14 Which policies are made for the welfare of differently-abled persons in Himachal Pradesh? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 15 How does the state help in combating Cyber Crime? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 16 Describe the basic philosophy of the Indian Constitution. Is it relevant in the era of globalization? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 17 What is Judicial activism? Has it limited the powers of the executive in India? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 18 Describe the emerging cooperation between India and Russia. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 19 Discuss the problems and prospects in India-Iran relations in present times. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 20 Analyse the challenges of non-traditional security threats for India’s Foreign Policy. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 21 Critically examine the India-China territorial dispute. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 22 Autonomy of local self-governing institutions is still a distant dream in India. Explain. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 23 Discuss the developmental role of the Deputy Commissioner in India. How far has this affected his traditional role? Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 24 The Right to Information Act, 2005 has proved to be a catalyst in transforming governance. Comment. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 25 What do you mean by ‘Good Governance’? Explain its essential elements. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 26 Since 1990, theoretically, Indian policy has been moving in the direction of political de-centralization and economic centralization. Analyse its impact on the working of Indian Policy. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 27 Examine the changing contours of Indo-US relations in the post-cold war era. Click here for solution HPAS 2017 GS2 Question 28 Analyse the Enactments made by the Himachal Pradesh Government for the protection and welfare of the interests of the Agrarian Society. Click here for solution