HPAS General Studies II – Unit II, Sub-Unit 1
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PAPER-V ( GENERAL STUDIES-II ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–1 Syllabus
- Institutional framework, Policies and Interventions for development in various sectors in India.
- Governance, Good governance, Citizen Charters, effective public service delivery, transparency, accountability and ethics in governance in India.
- District Administration: The changing role of Deputy Commissioner.
- Local self-government in urban and rural areas in India.
PAPER-V ( GENERAL STUDIES-II ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–1 PYQ
The questions listed below belong to Unit II, Sub-unit 1: Governance, District Admin & Local Self-Govt (India), which focuses on Good Governance, Citizen Charters, public service delivery, district administration (role of the Deputy Commissioner), institutional frameworks, specific developmental policies/interventions, and local self-government (PRIs and Urban Local Bodies) in India.
2025
- What do you understand by Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna? (Q. 3, 2025)
View Solution - Discuss the role of the Deputy Commissioner in Rural Development. (Q. 4, 2025)
View Solution - What do you mean by Good Governance? Discuss its salient characteristics. Also, discuss barriers to Good Governance in India. (Q. 15, 2025)
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2024
- Explain the main recommendations of the Second Administration Reform Commission on ‘Ethics in Governance’ in India. (Q. 4, 2024)
View Solution - Discuss the salient features of the Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization Policy of 1991. What are the positive outcomes of this policy? (Q. 13, 2024)
View Solution - “In India, the institution of panchayats has a hoary history, though its truly democratic form is of recent origin.” Elaborate on the statement. (Q. 14, 2024)
View Solution - 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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2023
- What do you understand by AMRUT 2.0 Yojna? (Q. 13, 2023)
View Solution - Define Good Governance and discuss its salient features. (Q. 14, 2023)
View Solution - The development role of the Deputy Commissioner became a focal point of study after the initiation of development planning in India. Explain. (Q. 28, 2023)
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2021
- What do you understand by ‘Startup India Scheme’? What benefits are available under this scheme? (Q. 5, 2021)
View Solution - Discuss the role of the Deputy Commissioner as District Magistrate. (Q. 6, 2021)
View Solution - What are the main hindrances in the way of smooth functioning of Rural Local Self-Governing bodies in India? Elucidate. (Q. 7, 2021)
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2020
- What do you mean by Citizen Charter? (Q. 5, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss the composition and functions of the Central Council of Local Government. (Q. 7, 2020)
View Solution - What do you mean by Good Governance? Discuss its characteristics. (Q. 18, 2020)
View Solution - Give your arguments for and against the ‘prescribed minimum educational qualification for representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions.’ (Q. 19, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss in detail about India’s foreign direct investment policy. (Q. 25, 2020)
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2019
- Discuss the essential characteristics of Local Government. (Q. 6, 2019)
View Solution - National security is of paramount importance for any nation. Discuss the organizational structure of the National Security Council (NSC) in India. (Q. 8, 2019)
View Solution - “Privatization is not a panacea for managing the mismanaged public sector enterprises.” Elaborate. (Q. 18, 2019)
View Solution - Municipal Governance in India is facing serious challenges post 74th Constitutional Amendment. Examine. (Q. 19, 2019)
View Solution - “The Policy of Globalization and Liberalization has led to faster growth of the Indian Economy after 1991.” Comment. (Q. 20, 2019)
View Solution - The 73rd Constitutional Amendment has resulted in a genuine devolution of powers and resources to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India. Discuss. (Q. 21, 2019)
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2018
- What do you understand by e-Governance? (Q. 5, 2018)
View Solution - How do you define Good Governance? (Q. 6, 2018)
View Solution - Discuss the major causes of failure of Panchayati Raj in India. (Q. 7, 2018)
View Solution - Examine how the policies of Globalization and Liberalization have impacted the Indian economy. (Q. 19, 2018)
View Solution - Discuss the Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors, especially health and education in India. (Q. 20, 2018)
View Solution - “The Public Sector does not enjoy ‘Commanding Heights’ any longer in the Indian Economy.” Elaborate this statement. (Q. 21, 2018)
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2017
- Explain the role of Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj System in India. (Q. 8, 2017)
View Solution - What do you know about the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’? (Q. 9, 2017)
View Solution - Autonomy of local self-governing institutions is still a distant dream in India. Explain. (Q. 22, 2017)
View Solution - Discuss the developmental role of the Deputy Commissioner in India. How far has this affected his traditional role? (Q. 23, 2017)
View Solution - The Right to Information Act, 2005 has proved to be a catalyst in transforming governance. Comment. (Q. 24, 2017)
View Solution - What do you mean by ‘Good Governance’? Explain its essential elements. (Q. 25, 2017)
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2016
- What are the voluntary provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment? (Q. 17, 2016)
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