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INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEMTM

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TEAM VISION IAS

Classroom Distance Learning

Online

MAINS TEST SERIES 2014

GENERAL STUDIES (M): 2014

MOCK TEST (2)

Test Code: 404

ANSWER WRITING SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Cyclic , Flexible , Answer format , Expert Discussion,

Micro & Macro Analysis
Every Day of the week

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 250

INSTRUCTIONS

10 AM

General Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Public Admn.,

Psychology, Geography & Essay
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There are TWENTY-FIVE questions printed in ENGLISH.

All questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against
it.
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All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks. Answer the
questions in NOT MORE than 200 words each. Content of the
answer is more important than its length.

Civil Society is being forced to grapple with both external

and internal challenges, from those who are seeking to make
civil society stronger as well as those who question its right to
play certain roles Critically analyze.
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e-Governance goes far beyond mere computerisation of

stand alone back office operations. Elaborate the statement
in context of Indian administration.
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In India, there has been a decline in employment in the

unorganised sector in the past few years. However, the
increase in the organised sector employment has been mainly
in the informal category. In light of this statement, analyze
the issue of Informalisation of Employment in Indian
economy.
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While bridging infrastructure gaps may be achievable, it will

be far more challenging to bridge learning gaps. Discuss the
statement in context of universalization of elementary
education in India.
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Though Parliament had enacted The Provisions of the

Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, but
it has been implemented very poorly across the states. Bring
out the various reasons behind its poor implementation and
the measures needed for its success.
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Increasingly, health systems in many developing countries,

including India, are simultaneously confronting Dual Burden
of Malnutrition. In this context, suggest the strategies
needed to address this challenge to public health.
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Total Sanitation Campaign has been able to accelerate

sanitation coverage from 22% (2001 census) to 31% (2011
census) yet certain changes are needed to make it more
effective. Comment.
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NGO as an expression of voluntarism is a two-faced entity,
which acts as an extension counter of the state, engaging in
acts of humanitarian and social work and at another level, it is
a political and cognitive entity challenging development
paradigms and arguing issues of governance and democracy.
Elucidate.
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Trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation is one of the

worst forms of crimes against women and children as it
exposes them to a life of humiliation and sexual abuse. What
are the causes, challenges and steps taken by India to check
this menace?
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Give an account of the changes that have recently been

introduced by the government of India in its Universal
Immunisation Programme? Also discuss the factors, which
necessitated these changes.
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Discuss what constitutes good governance in the context of

India. Also mention some aspects of social justice and discuss
how good governance can act as a facilitator towards securing
justice.
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The Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) was

conceived as a special initiative of the follow up action on the
Sachar Committee recommendations. Discuss the objectives
of MsDP and types of schemes approved under MsDP. Also
discuss the changes made to MsDP in the 12th plan.
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Explain the reasons behind the unsatisfactory performance of

the Indian administrative machinery in effective delivery of
services. Also, examine whether the judiciary, the media and
the civil society have been able to play a constructive role in
improving the same.
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Among the latest national proposals to provide restorative

justice and rehabilitation to women victims of rape and sexual
violence, Women and Child Development Ministry has
announced that Nirbahya Centres (or One Stop Crisis Centres)
will be set up in all districts. What are the major services that
are to be provided through these centres? Also discuss the
concerns that remain regarding their success in providing
relief and rehabilitation.
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Critically analyse the change in the nature of civil society in

India due to the entry of a large number of professional and
well-funded NGOs in it. Also discuss the dilemmas and the
limits that this development has created for the civil society.
10

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Analyse the importance of social audit and suggest measures

to make it more effective in the process of implementing
governmental schemes.
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"A renaissance of sorts" is needed in the Indian cooperative

sector, which currently faces a myriad of challenges.
Elaborate.
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While transparency is certainly a check on abuse, it is an

oversimplification to assert that the public has the right to
know everything. In this context, examine how increasing
transparency can sometimes be self-defeating.
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Will the National Food Security Act succeed to address the

Indias hunger and malnutrition problems?
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Parliamentary democracy becomes participative democracy

only with civil societys active role. Analyze.
10
The e-governance initiative, barring a few instances, has been
a low key affair in the administration. Examine the reasons
behind this and suggest some facilitators.
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What do you understand by flexi funds? What are its

objectives? How does it help States?
10

What are the various roles performed by civil services in the

administration of a country? Elaborate few developmental
activities they perform in developing countries.
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Schemes like MGNREGA can only be a temporary measure

and if continued for a long term, they are an unwarranted
burden on the public exchequer without any demonstrable
benefits in development. Comment.
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There exists various points of conflicts between bureaucracy

and democracy. Enumerate these and suggest measures to
improve the performance of civil services for a result-oriented
governance.
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