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GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
All questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be 
clearly struck off.
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fe ft T T T ^ F T 3 fc # fF 3 ; 3rR TR 3T$ ^ f M * t I
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3PR-^?-3t T C 3 T^Teft ^ ^ Y5 ^ ^ ^ ^ 1
GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
All questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be 
clearly struck off.
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ITift 200 71®^ 3 WRT ^ 7 T I 3rR ^ -fffa T ^ 3 # ^ 4 6 ^ ^ 1 1
Answer all the questions in NOT MORE than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are 
more important than their length.
1. cfTlFij^ fcfi ’S ) W lftd ctiK o^ f VfK cf <1^ 4 1 Id % rR9 ^ TRrf % 3^J?TR
^TFTft^ % 1 c T O , ^% cTT ^ 3^Rq(I|d ^ 3 11
Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform
civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. 12‘/ 2
2. 3 yS+lA mFUWK ^ faTT '3 T R T T 11 fePTFT W&U 3
3fR S T gcfn tf M R W M ciK rl^ 3^SJT3ft e F T W f^TeT ^TT, W W . S ^ \
The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. 
Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative 
federalism would answer the shortcomings. 12 V z
3. 3?K H Tcrf^icT *cR 3fR fdq?[:
^ft t ^ % W l % <JHWI I ¥R T?ftoT^
In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, ‘Panchayats’ 
and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments 
of governance. Critically discuss. 12V*
4. w r w rafl # ^ 1 ^ -STTfwnft % rfft X R TTmTfq^R 3 3 T T % ^
^ isrart 3 f i ^ ^ ^ % % t favRrosri, <*i4mfd^i 3?K ^wmfd+i
ir t ^ m ^ t f ^ i
Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional 
authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. 
Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set 
the things right in this regard. 12%
5. a r m ^ ^ ^ *n^HT % 3 ^ v. fe n ¦sn^r 11 sr^n^rft
cfit ?TfrP % cT^f«TK cpt % ^ |IT (d ^ q u i fsp; zpn ^ W . <Md^
^ ^ifrb ^ T [ 3Tf^? ^ 3?k W TI R < M I ^ I Wf 31U||^il ^ ^ ?lRt) ^ )T (h«H H R^l ^Hl
^Tf^?
Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation 
of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate 
ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have 
further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances 
be repealed? 12 'A
6. n^rfcf ir i Fra 3 wrrfq?i 3}ktt^t % srcr wtcsih. 3?r arf^rR, 1996 3 w r m R ^ cT h ^ 
f? Ws\ % ^Tl^TR ili^=b‘ r c | f^T ^ftrn ^ ^qfkr? ^ ff ^ tf^ l
What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 
through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve 
India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss. 12Y2
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3#^cW 3 ^ : 250
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yr^=h 3R ^/^TFT % Pi^d 3 ^ 39% ^ f I
¦gwt % -3# -aTfafcT 3 fa # < srft ^ rrf^ T T , - 3 ^ 1 3 ^ - ^ 3 fe n w f , sfrc w ^ ^
TO-W-3tR ( ^ 0 tfto Tio) j j f ^ l % ftffg W H TK f^TT ^T H T TnfafcT % atfcTftrfi 3T^
fe ft T T T ^ F T 3 fc # fF 3 ; 3rR TR 3T$ ^ f M * t I
3R^ -$\ Y&l tffaT, 3^fecl ^t RHT ^HT ^ rf^ l
3PR-^?-3t T C 3 T^Teft ^ ^ Y5 ^ ^ ^ ^ 1
GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
All questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be 
clearly struck off.
1 [ P.T.O.
ITift 200 71®^ 3 WRT ^ 7 T I 3rR ^ -fffa T ^ 3 # ^ 4 6 ^ ^ 1 1
Answer all the questions in NOT MORE than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are 
more important than their length.
1. cfTlFij^ fcfi ’S ) W lftd ctiK o^ f VfK cf <1^ 4 1 Id % rR9 ^ TRrf % 3^J?TR
^TFTft^ % 1 c T O , ^% cTT ^ 3^Rq(I|d ^ 3 11
Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform
civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. 12‘/ 2
2. 3 yS+lA mFUWK ^ faTT '3 T R T T 11 fePTFT W&U 3
3fR S T gcfn tf M R W M ciK rl^ 3^SJT3ft e F T W f^TeT ^TT, W W . S ^ \
The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. 
Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative 
federalism would answer the shortcomings. 12 V z
3. 3?K H Tcrf^icT *cR 3fR fdq?[:
^ft t ^ % W l % <JHWI I ¥R T?ftoT^
In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, ‘Panchayats’ 
and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments 
of governance. Critically discuss. 12V*
4. w r w rafl # ^ 1 ^ -STTfwnft % rfft X R TTmTfq^R 3 3 T T % ^
^ isrart 3 f i ^ ^ ^ % % t favRrosri, <*i4mfd^i 3?K ^wmfd+i
ir t ^ m ^ t f ^ i
Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional 
authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. 
Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set 
the things right in this regard. 12%
5. a r m ^ ^ ^ *n^HT % 3 ^ v. fe n ¦sn^r 11 sr^n^rft
cfit ?TfrP % cT^f«TK cpt % ^ |IT (d ^ q u i fsp; zpn ^ W . <Md^
^ ^ifrb ^ T [ 3Tf^? ^ 3?k W TI R < M I ^ I Wf 31U||^il ^ ^ ?lRt) ^ )T (h«H H R^l ^Hl
^Tf^?
Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation 
of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate 
ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have 
further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances 
be repealed? 12 'A
6. n^rfcf ir i Fra 3 wrrfq?i 3}ktt^t % srcr wtcsih. 3?r arf^rR, 1996 3 w r m R ^ cT h ^ 
f? Ws\ % ^Tl^TR ili^=b‘ r c | f^T ^ftrn ^ ^qfkr? ^ ff ^ tf^ l
What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 
through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve 
India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss. 12Y2
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7. ^T T m ^ T o K U J % 3 »ft ^ T T fo c f I? W T C *T R cffa
^f^WH % 3R J^ 21 %, 3fR W 3 ?M W I % ftufa/M4! %, 3 tW 3 ^
Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during 
Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and Judgement(s) of 
the Apex Court in this regard. 12Vi
8. (ftPl'-WH) (13^0 STRo TJ,o), 1976 % Srtffa farftRf
% -fwrt 3 w % m R^c T h I WTTvft^Trq^
Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs 
under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. 12Vi
9. ^IcHPl^ (tRT° ^rfto) 3 F J 3 S R T «t> l4 s h H ( ^ ° *H K d H < = IN K t,
-^flob<ui aft Trf^n wr^qRni +[4^1 3 ^ w tfm ; * 14*h ^nf^cr fan %i «S w k we
The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own 
innovation, has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women 
empowerment programmes. Elucidate. 12 Vi
10. M 'M T c K U I ^ 3 ft^RT ^l4f % fc T C ; *T R c T 3 f^RT S^R ^FMT
^ rr ^ ? n I? «n«Rn3ft w. ^ ^ ra ;i
How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to
protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints. 12 Vi
11. * T R c T 3 75? i w ^ JTcn ^ 3TcRfgfa ^R ^ srf^M ^ ^ 11 WU
3fTC % -f^ E T R 3 1e | M "Sf^T 3?R d+41<£) 'f^ T a jT 7 $ t ^Tcn eft % 3 W ^TT?
The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it 
internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational 
institutions would help improve the quality of higher and technical education in the 
country? Discuss. 12 Vi
12. ^TRssq ^RSM ^TR^ M lefl f I ^TT 3fN% f^RR 3
w } 3 fcsft f ? srrc srt oi|cj^i4
Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you 
think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable 
alternatives would you suggest? 12 Vi
13. ^ T R c T 3 ft^ fa c T T % i°[fasT ^ ^ I, cfsnft ^ T *ft fRR ^R^ % T T M ^ 3 3 T T ^
^ f i 3tn w icf f? sfk irn ft^T ftsfacn 3 ^ 1 % ^n ar ^RTRTt^nf^
Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate 
reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to 
urban and rural poverty indicators. 12 Vi
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TTPTRT 3TSZRFT
C - A V Z - O - S T B Z
3#^cW 3 ^ : 250
3 T ^ T - ^ T T T ^ ft f ^ T 3T^?T
(3tK ^ ^ fnnRifed f m i yie|tii'flt i^=h tft)
fc t sfar tph fo* ^ t *ft T jcf 37^jft 3 wi t i 
*r>ft 3FH f i
yr^=h 3R ^/^TFT % Pi^d 3 ^ 39% ^ f I
¦gwt % -3# -aTfafcT 3 fa # < srft ^ rrf^ T T , - 3 ^ 1 3 ^ - ^ 3 fe n w f , sfrc w ^ ^
TO-W-3tR ( ^ 0 tfto Tio) j j f ^ l % ftffg W H TK f^TT ^T H T TnfafcT % atfcTftrfi 3T^
fe ft T T T ^ F T 3 fc # fF 3 ; 3rR TR 3T$ ^ f M * t I
3R^ -$\ Y&l tffaT, 3^fecl ^t RHT ^HT ^ rf^ l
3PR-^?-3t T C 3 T^Teft ^ ^ Y5 ^ ^ ^ ^ 1
GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
All questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must 
be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space 
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be 
clearly struck off.
1 [ P.T.O.
ITift 200 71®^ 3 WRT ^ 7 T I 3rR ^ -fffa T ^ 3 # ^ 4 6 ^ ^ 1 1
Answer all the questions in NOT MORE than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are 
more important than their length.
1. cfTlFij^ fcfi ’S ) W lftd ctiK o^ f VfK cf <1^ 4 1 Id % rR9 ^ TRrf % 3^J?TR
^TFTft^ % 1 c T O , ^% cTT ^ 3^Rq(I|d ^ 3 11
Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform
civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. 12‘/ 2
2. 3 yS+lA mFUWK ^ faTT '3 T R T T 11 fePTFT W&U 3
3fR S T gcfn tf M R W M ciK rl^ 3^SJT3ft e F T W f^TeT ^TT, W W . S ^ \
The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. 
Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative 
federalism would answer the shortcomings. 12 V z
3. 3?K H Tcrf^icT *cR 3fR fdq?[:
^ft t ^ % W l % <JHWI I ¥R T?ftoT^
In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, ‘Panchayats’ 
and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments 
of governance. Critically discuss. 12V*
4. w r w rafl # ^ 1 ^ -STTfwnft % rfft X R TTmTfq^R 3 3 T T % ^
^ isrart 3 f i ^ ^ ^ % % t favRrosri, <*i4mfd^i 3?K ^wmfd+i
ir t ^ m ^ t f ^ i
Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional 
authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. 
Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set 
the things right in this regard. 12%
5. a r m ^ ^ ^ *n^HT % 3 ^ v. fe n ¦sn^r 11 sr^n^rft
cfit ?TfrP % cT^f«TK cpt % ^ |IT (d ^ q u i fsp; zpn ^ W . <Md^
^ ^ifrb ^ T [ 3Tf^? ^ 3?k W TI R < M I ^ I Wf 31U||^il ^ ^ ?lRt) ^ )T (h«H H R^l ^Hl
^Tf^?
Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation 
of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate 
ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have 
further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate ordinances 
be repealed? 12 'A
6. n^rfcf ir i Fra 3 wrrfq?i 3}ktt^t % srcr wtcsih. 3?r arf^rR, 1996 3 w r m R ^ cT h ^ 
f? Ws\ % ^Tl^TR ili^=b‘ r c | f^T ^ftrn ^ ^qfkr? ^ ff ^ tf^ l
What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 
through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve 
India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss. 12Y2
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7. ^T T m ^ T o K U J % 3 »ft ^ T T fo c f I? W T C *T R cffa
^f^WH % 3R J^ 21 %, 3fR W 3 ?M W I % ftufa/M4! %, 3 tW 3 ^
Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during 
Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and Judgement(s) of 
the Apex Court in this regard. 12Vi
8. (ftPl'-WH) (13^0 STRo TJ,o), 1976 % Srtffa farftRf
% -fwrt 3 w % m R^c T h I WTTvft^Trq^
Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs 
under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. 12Vi
9. ^IcHPl^ (tRT° ^rfto) 3 F J 3 S R T «t> l4 s h H ( ^ ° *H K d H < = IN K t,
-^flob<ui aft Trf^n wr^qRni +[4^1 3 ^ w tfm ; * 14*h ^nf^cr fan %i «S w k we
The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own 
innovation, has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women 
empowerment programmes. Elucidate. 12 Vi
10. M 'M T c K U I ^ 3 ft^RT ^l4f % fc T C ; *T R c T 3 f^RT S^R ^FMT
^ rr ^ ? n I? «n«Rn3ft w. ^ ^ ra ;i
How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to
protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints. 12 Vi
11. * T R c T 3 75? i w ^ JTcn ^ 3TcRfgfa ^R ^ srf^M ^ ^ 11 WU
3fTC % -f^ E T R 3 1e | M "Sf^T 3?R d+41<£) 'f^ T a jT 7 $ t ^Tcn eft % 3 W ^TT?
The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it 
internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational 
institutions would help improve the quality of higher and technical education in the 
country? Discuss. 12 Vi
12. ^TRssq ^RSM ^TR^ M lefl f I ^TT 3fN% f^RR 3
w } 3 fcsft f ? srrc srt oi|cj^i4
Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you 
think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable 
alternatives would you suggest? 12 Vi
13. ^ T R c T 3 ft^ fa c T T % i°[fasT ^ ^ I, cfsnft ^ T *ft fRR ^R^ % T T M ^ 3 3 T T ^
^ f i 3tn w icf f? sfk irn ft^T ftsfacn 3 ^ 1 % ^n ar ^RTRTt^nf^
Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate 
reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to 
urban and rural poverty indicators. 12 Vi
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14. (2009) % 3 w ^ fa r, ^ ^rfsrcr ^ % f^ : ^
m R c i^ h ! m
In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate 
governance to ensure transparency, accountability. 12 V 2
15. ^ 3 # fw r, 2011 % W&VR fe r ^ ’TTfa ^ fcn W 1 1 , e ft #
«=bdl t f t % Ic T Q ; ^ f? t ^ l ” iW i^RTx ^3R =Q f^iy,i
“If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, 
there may be no one left to protect.” Critically evaluate. 12’/ 2
16. “ ^TfecT - S T T fH % fcT tr ^ S IR W | f t 3?R «pft ^ \ "
f * 5 W? 3 3 ^ ^ % W P ? T 3 ^
“For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory 
institutions remain independent and autonomous.” Discuss in the light of the 
experiences in recent past. 12Va
17. ^ 3fR H < + > K lr M < + > W f I
Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pros and cons. Critically examine. 12 Vi
18. ^ w r ^ *rR cT % sfpt =)icfl ^ n s T T S T f *rc
Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in 
UN Security Council. 12Y2
19. qteikwi ^ m a w tm ^ vfrfM % ^ ^ f ^ r ^ ftfc r w
T T R T -jildl t l ffT TTM^RT ^ < u i4)ld'+ 3TPTR % 1
Project ‘Mausam’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of the Indian 
Government to improve relationship with its neighbours. Does the project have a 
strategic dimension? Discuss. 12 V 2
20. 3TTcfencft TTictfofM 3fk } *TTCcI-H[ftWR sjfer ^ ft= T T f I 3fR wi^frl^
3 T T C H - 3 R 'F ft ^ ^ ^ 5 ^x l ' 3r c t r f '+ > < . ')
3^ f t % ^ I
Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India-Pakistan relations. To what 
extent the use of soft power like sports and cultural exchanges could help generate 
goodwill between the two countries? Discuss with suitable examples. 12 V 2
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