Q1) What are the reasons behind the limited success of the co-operative movement? How can co-operatives be made more effective in fostering rural development? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically…
Q1) Critically assess the role of microfinance in satisfactorily addressing the interconnected challenges of poverty and unemployment. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Microfinance refers to small loans and other financial services designed, specifically for poor and low-income households who face difficulties in accessing formal finance. RBI has defined microfinance as any collateral-free loan provided to a…
1. “Empowering women is the key to control population growth”. Discuss (150 words/10m) ANS “The empowerment of women is the most effective tool for development,” as said by Kofi Annan. One of the main issues facing our contemporary civilization is population growth. Indiscriminate population increase has both short-term and long-term effects. There are several ways…
Q1) Leveraging real-time data in policymaking has become indispensable for achieving good governance. In this context, analyse the role of e-governance in enhancing the effectiveness of developmental policies. (150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) Strengthening the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes (NCST) through various complementary mechanisms can go a long way towards mainstreaming the welfare of the tribals. Explain. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a constitutional body created by 89th CAA, 2003 to effectively protect the interests of Scheduled tribes. NCST has…
Q1) How will you explain that the Government of India Act 1935 was seminal in giving shape to the Indian constitution? (150 words/10 Marks) ANS The Constitution of India inherits many of the provisions from the Government of India (GOI) Act 1935 as well as borrows many provisions from the Constitution of major countries like…
Q1) How do unplanned urbanization and unabated rural-urban migration contribute to the multiple woes faced by Indian metropolises? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Urbanization refers to the population transfer from rural to urban regions on a relatively permanent basis. The lack of proper planning for urbanization and large influx of migrants creates challenges for metropolitan cities….
Q1) Enumerate the major reasons that make the Indian economy heavily reliant on coal. Explain why phasing out coal from our energy basket is difficult. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS India is the second largest producer of coal and coal fulfils 55% of the country’s energy needs. Country’s reliance on coal is based on its high…
Q1) Although poor air quality is a perennial problem, it gets intensified during the winter months in Delhi-NCR. Explain. Evaluate the efficacy of existing measures to control air pollution. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Air pollution is the contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical, and biological agent. Air pollution gains alarming…
Q1) Mangroves play a significant role in coastal ecology and economy. Examine. Also, elaborate the reasons behind the accelerated destruction of the mangrove habitat. (250 Words/15 Marks)