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    This document provides examples of questions from UPSC GS Paper II mains exams that closely reflect actual exam questions. The questions cover a range of topics related to governance in India such as local self-governance, judicial appointments, election processes, pressure groups, disability rights, foreign policy, taxation, fundamental rights, and self-help groups. The level of detail in the document would help students in preparing for the UPSC GS Paper II exam by familiarizing them with the nature and scope of questions that may be asked.

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    GS PAPER II - Close Reflections InMAINSTORMING 2017 Question Papers


    MAINSTORMING Question Asked/ Covered which very closely reflect
    UPSC GS II- 2017 TEST SERIES the UPSC questions
    1. The local self-government system in India has
    More than the structural weakness of 73rd and 74th
    not proved to be effective instrument of
    amendment act, it is the reluctance of the state
    governance. Critically examine the statement Test 7, GS 2.2, Q
    government and society which has resulted in
    and give your views to improve them (Answer 6
    ineffective functioning of the PRI institutions.
    in 150 words)
    Elucidate.(12.5)

    2. Critically examine the Supreme, Court's


    judgement on 'National Judicial Appointments
    Commission Act, 2014' with reference to
    appointment of judges of higher judiciary in Test 2, GS 2.1, Q An attempt to replace Collegium system via NJAC was
    India. (Answer in 150 words) (150 words) 1 recently scrapped. How far does the independence of
    10 judiciary dependent on the collegium system?(12.5)
    1
    0

    3. 'Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and


    the State Assemblies will limit the amount of Critically examine the feasibility of holding
    time and money spent in electioneering but it Test 21, GS 2, simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State
    will reduce the government's accountability to Mock Test, Q 8 Legislative Assemblies in India. (12 )
    the people." Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
    10

    4. How do pressure groups influence Indian


    political process? Do you agree with this view The pressure groups have played a major role in
    Test 2, GS 2.1, Q
    that informal pressure groups have emerged transforming the accountability and transparency in
    19
    as more powerful than formal pressure groups Indian governance .Elucidate.
    in recent years? (Answer in 150 words)
    7. Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
    Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for What are Constitutional Provisions for disabled person?
    empowerment and Discuss, inclusion of the Test 13, GS 2.3, Q Explain the barriers which the disabled person face
    intended beneficiaries in the society? (Answer 12 and how Accessible India campaign provides solution
    in 250 words) to the barriers.(12 )

    9."China is using its economic relations and


    positive trade surplus as tools to develop While China was celebrating the launching of its
    potential military power status in Asia." In the ambitious OBOR as its flag ship project of this century,
    light of this statement, discuss its impact on Test 7, GS 2.2, Q India quietly made the pitch for developing an Asia-
    India as her neighbour. (Answer in 150 words) 16 Africa Growth Corridor with the partnership of Japan.
    And
    1 India has rightly shown its indignation by refusing
    5 attend the OBOR Forum. Comment.(12.5)
    to

    11. Explain the salient features of the


    Constitution (One Hundred and First
    Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is While GST negatively impacts fiscal federalism, GST
    efficacious enough to remove cascading effect of Test 7, GS 2.2, Q council is an institution of cooperative federalism.
    taxes and provide for common national market 2 Examine the statement. (12.5)
    for goods and sentences"?
    (Answer in 250 words)
    Aadhar has been made mandatory for availing various
    12. Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in
    Test 2, GS 2.1, Q governmental services. Why it is considered as a
    the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme
    6 breach of privacy? Should Right to Privacy be made a
    Court on Right to Privacy. (Answer in 250 words)
    fundamental right? (12.5)
    16. 'The emergence of the Self-Help Groups
    (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow
    but steady withdrawal of the State from Elaborate on how the Self Help Groups in rural India
    Test 2, GS 2.1, Q
    developmental activities." Examine the role of the have enhanced the economic and social well-being of
    13
    SHGs in developmental activities and the women. (12.5)
    measures taken by the Government of India to
    promote the SHGs. (Answer in 250 words)

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