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To what extent American Revolution is termed as sudden and dramatic shift from past. Discuss.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:To what extent American Revolution is termed as sudden and dramatic shift from past. Discuss.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

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Enumerating the reasons behind American Civil War, analyse its overall impact.

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##Question:Enumerating the reasons behind American Civil War, analyse its overall impact.##Answer:,

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Northern states and southern states of America had differing views on slavery. Highlight the reasons behind it and examine the impact of American civil war.

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##Question:Northern states and southern states of America had differing views on slavery. Highlight the reasons behind it and examine the impact of American civil war.##Answer:,

28,483

Industrial revolution was more evolutionary in nature. Comment. (150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:Industrial revolution was more evolutionary in nature. Comment. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:,

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SAARC is major regional initiative by South Asian states to evolve cooperation through multilateral means. Comment

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##Question:SAARC is major regional initiative by South Asian states to evolve cooperation through multilateral means. Comment##Answer:,

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Learning from the experience from SAFTA involved many improvements yet the implementation of this trade faces multiple hurdles. Explain.

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##Question:Learning from the experience from SAFTA involved many improvements yet the implementation of this trade faces multiple hurdles. Explain. ##Answer:,

28,486

Regional integration in south Asia remains insignificant and unfinished process both in the context of India neighbourhood policy as well multilateral cooperation in the region. However recent dynamic of India Pakistan relation has hinder this process discuss in the context of regional integration.

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##Question:Regional integration in south Asia remains insignificant and unfinished process both in the context of India neighbourhood policy as well multilateral cooperation in the region. However recent dynamic of India Pakistan relation has hinder this process discuss in the context of regional integration.##Answer:,

28,487

Explain the significant features of the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. The treaty was expected to improve the relations between India and Pakistan, however recent incidents have defeated expectations. In this context examine the options available to India and suggest an adequate course of action. (10 marks/150 words)

Brief Approach Brief introduction about IWT Explain significantaspects of the treaty Mention recent incidents related to it State the options available to India and its implications Suggest way forward Answer: The Indus Waters Treaty is a water-sharing arrangement between India and Pakistan, signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi. It covers the water distribution and sharing rights of six rivers — Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum. The agreement was brokered by the World Bank. SignificantAspectsof the Treaty The treaty administers how river Indus and its tributaries that flow in both countries will be utilized. According to the treaty, Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej are to be governed by India, while, Indus, Chenab and Jhelum are to be taken care by Pakistan. However, since Indus flows from India, the country is allowed to use 20 percent of its water for irrigation, power generation, and transport purposes. A Permanent Indus Commission was set up as a bilateral commission to implement and manage the Treaty. The Commission solves disputes arising over water sharing. The Treaty also provides an arbitration mechanism to solve disputes amicably. Recent incidents In 2010, Pakistan appealed to The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration (CoA), complaining that the Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant violates the IWT by increasing the catchment of the Jhelum River and depriving Pakistan of its water rights. India maintained that Run-of-the-river projects are permitted by the Indus treaty within defined limits. The International Court of Arbitration gave its final award on 20 December 2013, wherein it allowed India to go ahead with the construction of the Kishanganga dam. Both India and Pakistan are at loggerheads over various issues since Partition, but there has been no fight over water after the Treaty was ratified. In the wake of the Uri attack in 2016, several experts have demanded that India withdraw from the IWT whose terms are considered generous to Pakistan. If India revokes IWT Revoking it would threaten regional stability and India’s credibility globally. It remains unclear what India intends to do with the “western” rivers in question beyond the short-term plan to irrigate Jammu and Kashmir’s fields better. Dams required holding the course of the tributaries of the Indus to alter water levels to Pakistan dramatically would take more than a decade to build. Given the environmental and geopolitical consequences of such actions, they are unlikely to elicit any international funding. Though Indus originates from Tibet, China has been kept out of the Treaty. If China decides to stop or change the flow of the river, it will affect both India and Pakistan. Climate change is causing the melting of ice in the Tibetan plateau, which scientists believe will affect the river in the future. India would lose her voice if China, decides to do something similar. Utilization of existing mechanism Centre drew up a list of measures to optimize the use of the Indus waters that India has so far failed to do: Setting up an inter-ministerial committee to study India’s further options on the IWT Building more run-of-the-river hydropower projects on western rivers, to exploit the full potential of 18,600 MW (current projects come to 11,406 MW). Review restarting the Tulbul navigation project that India had suspended after Pakistan’s objections in 1987. Way forward India can make use of the waters of the western rivers for irrigation, storage, and even for producing electricity, in the manner specified India also needs to engage with Afghanistan on the development of the Kabul River that flows into Pakistan through the Indus basin. It can create pressure on Pakistan The Technical aspects of the treaty should be answered through bilateral meetings and discussions involving experts from both countries. Thereby reaching consensual solutions to complicated situations

##Question:Explain the significant features of the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. The treaty was expected to improve the relations between India and Pakistan, however recent incidents have defeated expectations. In this context examine the options available to India and suggest an adequate course of action. (10 marks/150 words)##Answer: Brief Approach Brief introduction about IWT Explain significantaspects of the treaty Mention recent incidents related to it State the options available to India and its implications Suggest way forward Answer: The Indus Waters Treaty is a water-sharing arrangement between India and Pakistan, signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi. It covers the water distribution and sharing rights of six rivers — Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum. The agreement was brokered by the World Bank. SignificantAspectsof the Treaty The treaty administers how river Indus and its tributaries that flow in both countries will be utilized. According to the treaty, Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej are to be governed by India, while, Indus, Chenab and Jhelum are to be taken care by Pakistan. However, since Indus flows from India, the country is allowed to use 20 percent of its water for irrigation, power generation, and transport purposes. A Permanent Indus Commission was set up as a bilateral commission to implement and manage the Treaty. The Commission solves disputes arising over water sharing. The Treaty also provides an arbitration mechanism to solve disputes amicably. Recent incidents In 2010, Pakistan appealed to The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration (CoA), complaining that the Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant violates the IWT by increasing the catchment of the Jhelum River and depriving Pakistan of its water rights. India maintained that Run-of-the-river projects are permitted by the Indus treaty within defined limits. The International Court of Arbitration gave its final award on 20 December 2013, wherein it allowed India to go ahead with the construction of the Kishanganga dam. Both India and Pakistan are at loggerheads over various issues since Partition, but there has been no fight over water after the Treaty was ratified. In the wake of the Uri attack in 2016, several experts have demanded that India withdraw from the IWT whose terms are considered generous to Pakistan. If India revokes IWT Revoking it would threaten regional stability and India’s credibility globally. It remains unclear what India intends to do with the “western” rivers in question beyond the short-term plan to irrigate Jammu and Kashmir’s fields better. Dams required holding the course of the tributaries of the Indus to alter water levels to Pakistan dramatically would take more than a decade to build. Given the environmental and geopolitical consequences of such actions, they are unlikely to elicit any international funding. Though Indus originates from Tibet, China has been kept out of the Treaty. If China decides to stop or change the flow of the river, it will affect both India and Pakistan. Climate change is causing the melting of ice in the Tibetan plateau, which scientists believe will affect the river in the future. India would lose her voice if China, decides to do something similar. Utilization of existing mechanism Centre drew up a list of measures to optimize the use of the Indus waters that India has so far failed to do: Setting up an inter-ministerial committee to study India’s further options on the IWT Building more run-of-the-river hydropower projects on western rivers, to exploit the full potential of 18,600 MW (current projects come to 11,406 MW). Review restarting the Tulbul navigation project that India had suspended after Pakistan’s objections in 1987. Way forward India can make use of the waters of the western rivers for irrigation, storage, and even for producing electricity, in the manner specified India also needs to engage with Afghanistan on the development of the Kabul River that flows into Pakistan through the Indus basin. It can create pressure on Pakistan The Technical aspects of the treaty should be answered through bilateral meetings and discussions involving experts from both countries. Thereby reaching consensual solutions to complicated situations

28,488

Write short notes on: a. Siachen issue b. Kulbhushan Jadhav issue c. CPEC

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##Question:Write short notes on: a. Siachen issue b. Kulbhushan Jadhav issue c. CPEC##Answer:,

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What are the implications of revoking MFN status to Pakistan? Should India revoke it? Give your views and the reasons for the same.

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##Question:What are the implications of revoking MFN status to Pakistan? Should India revoke it? Give your views and the reasons for the same.##Answer:,

28,490

Highlighting the issues associated with sir creek dispute, discuss its implications.(150 words)

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##Question:Highlighting the issues associated with sir creek dispute, discuss its implications.(150 words)##Answer:,

28,491

Examine the significance of external actors in the context of shaping or influencing India-Pakistan relation

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##Question:Examine the significance of external actors in the context of shaping or influencing India-Pakistan relation##Answer:,

28,492

जर्मनी में नाज़ीवाद के उदय के कारणों का संक्षिप्त में वर्णन कीजिये |वही जर्मनी में नाज़ीवाद के उदय के परिणामों पर भी संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिये |(200 शब्द)

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##Question:जर्मनी में नाज़ीवाद के उदय के कारणों का संक्षिप्त में वर्णन कीजिये |वही जर्मनी में नाज़ीवाद के उदय के परिणामों पर भी संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिये |(200 शब्द)##Answer:,

28,493

द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के लिए मुसोलोनी की विदेश नीति कहाँ तक जिम्मेदार थी ?स्पष्ट कीजिये | (200 शब्द)

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##Question:द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के लिए मुसोलोनी की विदेश नीति कहाँ तक जिम्मेदार थी ?स्पष्ट कीजिये | (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

28,494

The process of Unification of Germany was a long drawn and occurred in stages between 1805 and 1871. Elaborate.(200 words

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##Question:The process of Unification of Germany was a long drawn and occurred in stages between 1805 and 1871. Elaborate.(200 words##Answer:,

28,496

Discuss the role of Bismarck in the process of Unification of Germany.(150 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the role of Bismarck in the process of Unification of Germany.(150 words|10 marks)##Answer:,

28,497

Explain how Franco-Prussian War of 1871 ultimately led to the First World War.(150 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Explain how Franco-Prussian War of 1871 ultimately led to the First World War.(150 words|10 marks)##Answer:,

28,498

Discuss the foreign policy pursued by Bismarck after unification of Germany in 1871. (150 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the foreign policy pursued by Bismarck after unification of Germany in 1871. (150 words|10 marks)##Answer:,

28,499

Write Short notes on:(50 words|10 marks) 1. Zollverein customs union 2. Triple Alliance and Triple Entente

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##Question:Write Short notes on:(50 words|10 marks) 1. Zollverein customs union 2. Triple Alliance and Triple Entente##Answer:,

28,500

What do you understand by contempt of court? What are the issues arising from the irresponsible use of this power by the higher judiciary in India? (200 words

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##Question:What do you understand by contempt of court? What are the issues arising from the irresponsible use of this power by the higher judiciary in India? (200 words##Answer:,

28,501

What according to you are lacunas in the current system of appointment of Supreme Court judges in India? How can we maintain the balance between the independence of the judiciary and the checks and balances between the organs of the state? (150 words | 10 marks)

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##Question:What according to you are lacunas in the current system of appointment of Supreme Court judges in India? How can we maintain the balance between the independence of the judiciary and the checks and balances between the organs of the state? (150 words | 10 marks)##Answer:,

28,502

Among several factors for India’s economic growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? state the reasons for the same(150 words)

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##Question:Among several factors for India’s economic growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? state the reasons for the same(150 words)##Answer:,

28,503

What is Green GDP? Explain. (100 words/5 Marks)

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##Question:What is Green GDP? Explain. (100 words/5 Marks)##Answer:,

28,504

Briefly discuss the paradox of high savings despite low income in India.(150 words/10marks)

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##Question:Briefly discuss the paradox of high savings despite low income in India.(150 words/10marks)##Answer:,

28,505

विधि के शासन से आप क्या समझते हैं? प्रजातंत्र और विधि के शासन का क्या सम्बन्ध है? चर्चा करें|

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##Question:विधि के शासन से आप क्या समझते हैं? प्रजातंत्र और विधि के शासन का क्या सम्बन्ध है? चर्चा करें|##Answer:,

28,506

संविधानवाद क्या है?

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##Question:संविधानवाद क्या है?##Answer:,

28,507

लिखित एवं अलिखित संविधान में क्या अंतर है? चर्चा करें|

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##Question:लिखित एवं अलिखित संविधान में क्या अंतर है? चर्चा करें|##Answer:,

28,508

Discuss the key aspects of India’s foreign policy as it has evolved through years after independence. (300 words)

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##Question:Discuss the key aspects of India’s foreign policy as it has evolved through years after independence. (300 words)##Answer:,

28,509

What do you understand by a foreign policy? What are the major underpinnings of a any foreign policy?(200 words)

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##Question:What do you understand by a foreign policy? What are the major underpinnings of a any foreign policy?(200 words)##Answer:,

28,510

Differentiate among hard power, soft power and smart power.(100 words

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##Question:Differentiate among hard power, soft power and smart power.(100 words##Answer:,

28,511

What do you understand by the term ‘Panchsheel’. Is it appropriate to argue that it lost its relevance after 1962 in Indian foreign policy?

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##Question:What do you understand by the term ‘Panchsheel’. Is it appropriate to argue that it lost its relevance after 1962 in Indian foreign policy?##Answer:,

28,512

आर्थिक महामंदी से निबटने के लिए किन नीतिगत साधनों का प्रयोग कीया गया था ? (200 शब्द) UPSC,2013

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##Question:आर्थिक महामंदी से निबटने के लिए किन नीतिगत साधनों का प्रयोग कीया गया था ? (200 शब्द) UPSC,2013##Answer:,

28,513

राष्ट्रसंघ की स्थापना के कारणों का संक्षिप्त वर्णन करते हुए इसकी उपलब्धियों की चर्चा कीजिये |(200 शब्द)

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##Question:राष्ट्रसंघ की स्थापना के कारणों का संक्षिप्त वर्णन करते हुए इसकी उपलब्धियों की चर्चा कीजिये |(200 शब्द)##Answer:,

28,514

द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के कारणों पर टिप्पणी कीजिये |(200 शब्द

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##Question:द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के कारणों पर टिप्पणी कीजिये |(200 शब्द##Answer:,

28,515

फ़्रांस एवं ब्रिटेन की तुष्टीकरण की नीति द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के लिए किस सीमा तक जिम्मेदार था ? |(200 शब्द

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##Question:फ़्रांस एवं ब्रिटेन की तुष्टीकरण की नीति द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के लिए किस सीमा तक जिम्मेदार था ? |(200 शब्द##Answer:,

28,516

Farm revenues are declining for a number of crops despite increasing production and market prices falling below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). In light of this statement, suggest steps that should be taken to improve agricultural income.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Farm revenues are declining for a number of crops despite increasing production and market prices falling below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). In light of this statement, suggest steps that should be taken to improve agricultural income.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

28,517

Should agricultural income be taxed? Critically evaluate. ( 200 words)

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##Question:Should agricultural income be taxed? Critically evaluate. ( 200 words)##Answer:,

28,518

Discuss the scope and significance of food processing industry in India. Also, elaborate upon the upstream and downstream requirement of food processing industry in India. ( 250 words)

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##Question:Discuss the scope and significance of food processing industry in India. Also, elaborate upon the upstream and downstream requirement of food processing industry in India. ( 250 words)##Answer:,

28,519

Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to the Administration of Scheduled areas and tribal areas. Analyze the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing Extremism. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to the Administration of Scheduled areas and tribal areas. Analyze the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing Extremism. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

28,521

What are the reasons of rise of extremism in the country?

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##Question:What are the reasons of rise of extremism in the country?##Answer:,

28,522

Write short notes on the following: a) How mal development/underdevelopment leads to extremism. Discuss with examples. b) Naxalbari movement.

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a) How mal development/underdevelopment leads to extremism. Discuss with examples. b) Naxalbari movement.##Answer:,

28,523

Underdevelopment leads to extremism and extremism leads to underdevelopment. Elaborate.

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##Question:Underdevelopment leads to extremism and extremism leads to underdevelopment. Elaborate.##Answer:,

28,524

Trace the evolution of the earth, focussing on the formation of earth’s atmosphere, crust and ocean. (250 words)

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##Question:Trace the evolution of the earth, focussing on the formation of earth’s atmosphere, crust and ocean. (250 words) ##Answer:,

28,525

Explain the formation of the Universe with the Big Bang.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Explain the formation of the Universe with the Big Bang.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

28,526

Write short notes on: (50 words 1. Nebula 2. Galaxies

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##Question:Write short notes on: (50 words 1. Nebula 2. Galaxies##Answer:,

28,527

विधानसभा और लोकसभा एक साथ चुनाव कराने के सुझाव का आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिये

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##Question:विधानसभा और लोकसभा एक साथ चुनाव कराने के सुझाव का आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिये##Answer:.

28,528

विशेष राज्य का दर्जा क्या हैं तथा इसके वर्गीकरण के आधार बताएये| विशेष राज्य के दर्जे के संबंधी रघुराम पैनल की सिफ़ारिशो की चर्चा कीजिये|

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##Question:विशेष राज्य का दर्जा क्या हैं तथा इसके वर्गीकरण के आधार बताएये| विशेष राज्य के दर्जे के संबंधी रघुराम पैनल की सिफ़ारिशो की चर्चा कीजिये|##Answer:.

28,529

भारत की संवैधानिक योजना की अमेरिका और ब्रिटेन के तुलनात्मक चर्चा प्रस्तुत कीजिये|

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##Question:भारत की संवैधानिक योजना की अमेरिका और ब्रिटेन के तुलनात्मक चर्चा प्रस्तुत कीजिये|##Answer:.

28,530

Briefly discuss the disaster management cycle with suitable examples? (200 words|

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##Question:Briefly discuss the disaster management cycle with suitable examples? (200 words|##Answer:,

28,531

Define risk and suggest ways of reducing risk with appropriate examples.

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##Question:Define risk and suggest ways of reducing risk with appropriate examples.##Answer:,

28,532

Define vulnerability and also write types of vulnerability.

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##Question:Define vulnerability and also write types of vulnerability.##Answer:,

28,533

लार्ड कॉर्नवालिस के प्रमुख प्रशासनिक सुधारों पर टिप्पणी करें|

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##Question:लार्ड कॉर्नवालिस के प्रमुख प्रशासनिक सुधारों पर टिप्पणी करें|##Answer:,

28,534

1773 के रेगुलेटिंग अधिनियम की मुख्य विशेषताओं पर प्रकाश डालें|

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##Question:1773 के रेगुलेटिंग अधिनियम की मुख्य विशेषताओं पर प्रकाश डालें|##Answer:,

28,535

The Cabinet is the pivot around which the whole political machinery revolves. What are the different safeguards to ensure their responsibility? Also discuss the role of the cabinet. (10 Marks/150 words)

Approach : Introduce an answer by defining the Cabinet. Discuss the ways through which the Cabinet is held responsible. Mention various roles performed by the Cabinet. Answer : An informal body of senior ministers who form the inner circle. It is the cabinet, which meets as & when summoned by PM, for taking an important decision of the government. Original constitution did not specifically mention the word cabinet anywhere. It was through 44th amendment, 1978 the word cabinet was used under article 352. But it is not defined anywhere & is based on understanding & conventions of Britain. All members of COM are not a member of the cabinet. Its composition is flexible. It is for PM to determine from time to time the composition of the cabinet, though due to the relative importance of certain departments, their ministers are invariably its members. Ways to hold the Cabinet responsible : 1. Lok Sabha - Lok Sabha has the power to pass a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet (Council of Ministers). 2. Parliament - Both the houses i.e. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can use different tools such as Question Hour, Adjournment Motion, Censure Motion etc to hold the Cabinet responsible. 3. Judiciary - Any decision of the cabinet can be challenged before the judiciary if anyone considers the decision is violating any provision of the constitution or any other existing law. 3. Media - It is the fourth pillar of the democracy, scrutinises each and every decision of the cabinet in detail. It keeps a constant watch on the functioning of the cabinet. 4. Civil Society - Various political parties, NGOs, Pressure Groups through protests, march, lobbying, petition etc try to hold the cabinet responsible wrt their specific demands. 5. Citizens - Through voting in the general election after every five years, citizens show their satisfaction or dissatisfaction about the functioning of the cabinet. 6. President - President has arighttogive the advice or ask any question or ask for any information about the functioning of the cabinet. ROLE OF CABINET 1. It is the highest decision-making authority in our politico-administrative system. 2. It is the chief policy formulating body of the Central government. 3. It is the supreme executive authority of the Central government. 4. It is chief coordinator of Central administration. 5. It is an advisory body to the president and its advice is binding on him. 6. It is the chief crisis manager and thus deals with all emergency situations. 7. It deals with all major legislative and financial matters. 8. It exercises control over higher appointments like constitutional authorities and senior secretariat administrators. 9. It deals with all foreign policies and foreign affairs. The effective cabinet is the need of the country to have faster, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

##Question:The Cabinet is the pivot around which the whole political machinery revolves. What are the different safeguards to ensure their responsibility? Also discuss the role of the cabinet. (10 Marks/150 words)##Answer:Approach : Introduce an answer by defining the Cabinet. Discuss the ways through which the Cabinet is held responsible. Mention various roles performed by the Cabinet. Answer : An informal body of senior ministers who form the inner circle. It is the cabinet, which meets as & when summoned by PM, for taking an important decision of the government. Original constitution did not specifically mention the word cabinet anywhere. It was through 44th amendment, 1978 the word cabinet was used under article 352. But it is not defined anywhere & is based on understanding & conventions of Britain. All members of COM are not a member of the cabinet. Its composition is flexible. It is for PM to determine from time to time the composition of the cabinet, though due to the relative importance of certain departments, their ministers are invariably its members. Ways to hold the Cabinet responsible : 1. Lok Sabha - Lok Sabha has the power to pass a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet (Council of Ministers). 2. Parliament - Both the houses i.e. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can use different tools such as Question Hour, Adjournment Motion, Censure Motion etc to hold the Cabinet responsible. 3. Judiciary - Any decision of the cabinet can be challenged before the judiciary if anyone considers the decision is violating any provision of the constitution or any other existing law. 3. Media - It is the fourth pillar of the democracy, scrutinises each and every decision of the cabinet in detail. It keeps a constant watch on the functioning of the cabinet. 4. Civil Society - Various political parties, NGOs, Pressure Groups through protests, march, lobbying, petition etc try to hold the cabinet responsible wrt their specific demands. 5. Citizens - Through voting in the general election after every five years, citizens show their satisfaction or dissatisfaction about the functioning of the cabinet. 6. President - President has arighttogive the advice or ask any question or ask for any information about the functioning of the cabinet. ROLE OF CABINET 1. It is the highest decision-making authority in our politico-administrative system. 2. It is the chief policy formulating body of the Central government. 3. It is the supreme executive authority of the Central government. 4. It is chief coordinator of Central administration. 5. It is an advisory body to the president and its advice is binding on him. 6. It is the chief crisis manager and thus deals with all emergency situations. 7. It deals with all major legislative and financial matters. 8. It exercises control over higher appointments like constitutional authorities and senior secretariat administrators. 9. It deals with all foreign policies and foreign affairs. The effective cabinet is the need of the country to have faster, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

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Write short notes on the following: a) Council of Ministers b) Collective Responsibility

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a) Council of Ministers b) Collective Responsibility##Answer:,

28,537

What are cardinal features of Parliamentary form of government?

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##Question:What are cardinal features of Parliamentary form of government?##Answer:,

28,538

Elaborate the reforms introduced by British in civil services, police system and Judicial system in India. (200 words)

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##Question:Elaborate the reforms introduced by British in civil services, police system and Judicial system in India. (200 words)##Answer:,

28,539

How did the British Parliament regulate the activities of the East India Company in India? Also, explain how was the Pitts Act of 1784 different from the Regulating Act of 1773. (150 words)

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##Question:How did the British Parliament regulate the activities of the East India Company in India? Also, explain how was the Pitts Act of 1784 different from the Regulating Act of 1773. (150 words)##Answer:,

28,540

Charter Acts were aimed at constraining the monopoly of East India Company. Discuss (150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:Charter Acts were aimed at constraining the monopoly of East India Company. Discuss (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:,

28,541

Discuss the causes and significance of Anglo-Maratha wars.(200 words|

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##Question:Discuss the causes and significance of Anglo-Maratha wars.(200 words|##Answer:,

28,542

Write Short notes on: (50 words 1. Treaty of Salbai 2. Battle of Bhima-Koregaon

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##Question:Write Short notes on: (50 words 1. Treaty of Salbai 2. Battle of Bhima-Koregaon##Answer:,

28,543

Define Social Influence. How social influence can be used for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. (200 Words

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##Question:Define Social Influence. How social influence can be used for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. (200 Words##Answer:,

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Briefly discuss the different mechanisms through which Social Influence can be manifested (150 words / 10 marks)

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##Question:Briefly discuss the different mechanisms through which Social Influence can be manifested (150 words / 10 marks)##Answer:,

28,545

What do you understand by Social Influence? How can one successfully use Social Influence to bring about desired change? What barrier does one face in using social influence effectively?

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##Question:What do you understand by Social Influence? How can one successfully use Social Influence to bring about desired change? What barrier does one face in using social influence effectively?##Answer:,

28,546

Write a Short note on the following – (50 words each/10 marks) 1. Conformity 2. Compliance 3. Obedience

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##Question:Write a Short note on the following – (50 words each/10 marks) 1. Conformity 2. Compliance 3. Obedience##Answer:,

28,547

How can foot in door technique be used to improve the work culture of an organisation?

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##Question:How can foot in door technique be used to improve the work culture of an organisation?##Answer:,

28,548

The current society is plagued with widespread trust deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal and societal well being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy?

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##Question:The current society is plagued with widespread trust deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal and societal well being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy?##Answer:,

28,549

Define Social Influence. How social influence can be used for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. (200 Words|

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##Question:Define Social Influence. How social influence can be used for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. (200 Words|##Answer:,

28,550

Briefly discuss the different mechanisms through which Social Influence can be manifested.

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##Question:Briefly discuss the different mechanisms through which Social Influence can be manifested.##Answer:,

28,551

What do you understand by Social Influence? How can one successfully use Social Influence to bring about desired change? What barrier does one face in using social influence effectively?

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##Question:What do you understand by Social Influence? How can one successfully use Social Influence to bring about desired change? What barrier does one face in using social influence effectively?##Answer:,

28,552

Write Short note on the following – (50 -100 words) 1. Conformity 2. Compliance 3. Obedience

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##Question:Write Short note on the following – (50 -100 words) 1. Conformity 2. Compliance 3. Obedience##Answer:,

28,553

How can foot in door technique be used to improve the work culture of an organisation?

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##Question:How can foot in door technique be used to improve the work culture of an organisation?##Answer:,

28,554

The current society is plagued with widespread trust deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal and societal well being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy?

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##Question:The current society is plagued with widespread trust deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal and societal well being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy?##Answer:,

28,555

Congress of Vienna was the first collective security organization formed during the 19th century. Discuss the main objectives of Congress of Vienna and to what extent it succeeded in achieving them?

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##Question:Congress of Vienna was the first collective security organization formed during the 19th century. Discuss the main objectives of Congress of Vienna and to what extent it succeeded in achieving them?##Answer:,

28,556

“Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang.” Comment

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##Question:“Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang.” Comment##Answer:,

28,557

The Congress of Vienna was established with the objective of undoing the Napoleonic Era. To what extent did it succeed in achieving it. (200 words)

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##Question:The Congress of Vienna was established with the objective of undoing the Napoleonic Era. To what extent did it succeed in achieving it. (200 words)##Answer:,

28,558

French Revolution was a manifestation of the basic conflicts prevailing in the contemporary French society of the period. Comment.(250 words)

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##Question:French Revolution was a manifestation of the basic conflicts prevailing in the contemporary French society of the period. Comment.(250 words)##Answer:,

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Write short notes on(50 words each): a. Zollverein b. Metternich Years

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##Question:Write short notes on(50 words each): a. Zollverein b. Metternich Years##Answer:,

28,560

Discuss some of the factors that led to the rise of Napoleon during the French Revolution.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss some of the factors that led to the rise of Napoleon during the French Revolution.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

28,561

Discuss the factors which led to the French revolution and to what extent the French Revolution was a revolutionary event. (250 words)

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##Question:Discuss the factors which led to the French revolution and to what extent the French Revolution was a revolutionary event. (250 words)##Answer:,

28,562

Discuss the factors that led to the rise of Napoleon and the role played by Napoleon during the 1790 to 1815 period.

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##Question:Discuss the factors that led to the rise of Napoleon and the role played by Napoleon during the 1790 to 1815 period.##Answer:,

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To what extent did Napoleon’s economic war with England become his undoing?(150 words)

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##Question:To what extent did Napoleon’s economic war with England become his undoing?(150 words)##Answer:,

28,565

Judicial activism is a result of legislative and executive inefficiencies of Indian polity and significant for the protection of constitutionalism in India, but judicial activism must not become judicial overreach. Critically Examine. [200 words

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##Question:Judicial activism is a result of legislative and executive inefficiencies of Indian polity and significant for the protection of constitutionalism in India, but judicial activism must not become judicial overreach. Critically Examine. [200 words##Answer:,

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Though PIL’s have restored the independence of the apex court; it has been achieved at a cost. Critically analyse. (150 words | 10 marks)

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##Question:Though PIL’s have restored the independence of the apex court; it has been achieved at a cost. Critically analyse. (150 words | 10 marks)##Answer:,

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किस सीमा तक जर्मनी को दो विश्व युद्धों का कारण बनने का जिम्मेदार ठहराया जा सकता है ? समालोचनात्मक चर्चा कीजिये | (200 शब्द)

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##Question:किस सीमा तक जर्मनी को दो विश्व युद्धों का कारण बनने का जिम्मेदार ठहराया जा सकता है ? समालोचनात्मक चर्चा कीजिये | (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

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द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के समाप्ति के पश्चात विश्व राजनीति में आये प्रमुख परिवर्तन पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिये |(200 शब्द)

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##Question:द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के समाप्ति के पश्चात विश्व राजनीति में आये प्रमुख परिवर्तन पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिये |(200 शब्द)##Answer:,

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द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के पश्चात अमेरिका एवं सोवियत संघ रूस के मध्य हो रहे शीत युद्ध के कारणों का विश्लेषण कीजिये |(200 शब्द)

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##Question:द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध के पश्चात अमेरिका एवं सोवियत संघ रूस के मध्य हो रहे शीत युद्ध के कारणों का विश्लेषण कीजिये |(200 शब्द)##Answer:,

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अमेरिका के ट्रूमेन डॉक्ट्रिन एवं मार्शल योजना पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिये |साथ ही इसके फ्लस्वरूप सोवियत रूस द्वारा की गयी प्रतिक्रिया का भी वर्णन कीजिये|(200 शब्द)

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##Question:अमेरिका के ट्रूमेन डॉक्ट्रिन एवं मार्शल योजना पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिये |साथ ही इसके फ्लस्वरूप सोवियत रूस द्वारा की गयी प्रतिक्रिया का भी वर्णन कीजिये|(200 शब्द) ##Answer:,

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विकेंद्रीकरण के विभिन्न प्रकारों की चर्चा कीजिये | भारत में विकेंद्रीकरण से जुड़ी समस्याओं की उदाहरण सहित प्रस्तुत कीजिये|

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##Question:विकेंद्रीकरण के विभिन्न प्रकारों की चर्चा कीजिये | भारत में विकेंद्रीकरण से जुड़ी समस्याओं की उदाहरण सहित प्रस्तुत कीजिये|##Answer:,

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समावेशी विकास की अवधारणा को समझाएं तथा भारत सरकार द्वारा समावेशी विकास की प्राप्ति हेतु शरू की गयी विभिन्न योजनाओ का मूल्याकंन कीजिये|

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##Question:समावेशी विकास की अवधारणा को समझाएं तथा भारत सरकार द्वारा समावेशी विकास की प्राप्ति हेतु शरू की गयी विभिन्न योजनाओ का मूल्याकंन कीजिये|##Answer:,

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भारत में पंचायतों के विकास को बताईये तथा इस संदर्भ में 73th सविधान संसोधन की चर्चा कीजिये|

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##Question:भारत में पंचायतों के विकास को बताईये तथा इस संदर्भ में 73th सविधान संसोधन की चर्चा कीजिये| ##Answer:,

28,574

What are P and S waves and how can they help to map the interior of the earth? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What are P and S waves and how can they help to map the interior of the earth? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

28,575

Write short notes on the following. (50 Words) a. Equinox. b. Summer and winter solstice.

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##Question:Write short notes on the following. (50 Words) a. Equinox. b. Summer and winter solstice.##Answer:,

28,576

MSMEs are often termed as “the engine of growth” for India. Comment. What steps were taken by the Government for the development of the MSME sector? (250 words/15 marks)

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##Question:MSMEs are often termed as “the engine of growth” for India. Comment. What steps were taken by the Government for the development of the MSME sector? (250 words/15 marks)##Answer:,

28,577

GDP growth alone will not bring holistic betterment in living standards of a country and won’t effectively help reduce poverty in the country”. Do you agree with this statement? Give arguments to justify your opinion. (200 words)

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##Question:GDP growth alone will not bring holistic betterment in living standards of a country and won’t effectively help reduce poverty in the country”. Do you agree with this statement? Give arguments to justify your opinion. (200 words)##Answer:,

28,578

Recently there have been debates over the need for India to switch over to the Presidential system of government. What are the benefits of the presidential system over the parliamentary system? Should India move on to adopt the Presidential system of government? (10 Marks/150 words)

Approach : Introduce answer with Historical background. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Parliamentary form of government. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Presidential form of government. Explain from the perspective of India. Conclude answer by suggesting measures. Answer : India adopted a Parliamentary form of government from British Rule. Advantages of the Parliamentary form of government 1. Faster and easier to pass legislation 2. More accommodative for nations that are ethical, racially, culturally or ideologically divided 3. Power is evenly spread out across the structure 4. Less prone to authoritarian government 5. Collective responsibility Disadvantages of the Parliamentary form of government 1. Head of the government is not directly elected 2. Can place too much power in the executive 3. Can sometimes be unstable due to a plurality of votes 4. No independent body to oppose and veto legislation passed by the parliament 5. Lack of inherent Separation of Powers Advantages of the Presidential form of government 1. Head of the state is the head of the government 2. A direct representative of people 3. A clear demarcation between the executive and legislative branch 4. President is free to make major policy decisions without public support Disadvantages of the Presidential form of government 1. May fall to authoritarianism 2. Runs risk of vesting all the powers in one hand 3. Could lead President to tyranny 4. Limited check and balance between legislature and executive hence limited level of accountability The Indian context The Constitution of India rejected the Presidential system as in the U.S.A. on the grounds that under such a system, “the Executive and the Legislatures are separate from and independent of each other, which is likely to cause conflicts between them, which our infant democracy could ill-afford to risk.” Therefore, the familiarity of the Indian polity with the working of the British system of government, representation of diverse interest groups, fear of deadlock between the executive and legislature- all led to the adoption of the parliamentary system of government in India by the Constituent Assembly. There has been an increased consideration over the system of government in India. Many recent uproars like scams, corruption and mere perverted politics among the parties in India has made people moan and groan over the existing system. Anti-Parliamentary system arguments • Lack of speedy development • Criminalization of Politics • Diminishing relevance of democracy Pro-Parliamentary system arguments • Accountability ensures efficiency • Multi-Party Suitability Time and again, there have been certain issues which have distorted the image of the current polity like that of corruption, scams, party-politics, economic slugger, denial of welfare at the altar of the self-interest of the legislature and so on. This has led to a major doubt among the masses that whether the democracy really is “of the people, for the people and by the people”. Analysing the conditions that have existed and what would have been the conditions had there been the presidential system, by comparing it with that of other countries like that of USA and analysis shall b In the present context of rapid degradation of democratic norms, criminalization of politics, corruption in the legal, executive and political sects of the government meant for facilitating and catering to people’s needs and open violation of electoral reforms, alternative forms of democracy have become increasingly needed in India. This has led to a major doubt among the masses that whether the democracy really is “of the people, for the people and by the people”. Analysing the conditions that have existed and what would have been the conditions had there been the presidential system. And comparing it with that of other countries like the USA the alternative form of democracy that could be made applicable in India is that of Participatory Democracy instead of the more rigid presidential system. Suggestions Thus, this form of democracy will be a key to effectuate good governance and participatory citizenship in India because of the following reasons: • The demand for greater transparency in government decision making processes in order to assure public scrutiny and participation in governance. The RTI (Right to Information) is an example of such a demand. • The demand for accountability of people in power through decentralization of the decision making power to the lowest levels for direct people’s participation in the process. • The demand for competition in government monopolized areas by encouraging the participation of private individuals in those areas which will lead to better delivery of services.

##Question:Recently there have been debates over the need for India to switch over to the Presidential system of government. What are the benefits of the presidential system over the parliamentary system? Should India move on to adopt the Presidential system of government? (10 Marks/150 words)##Answer:Approach : Introduce answer with Historical background. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Parliamentary form of government. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Presidential form of government. Explain from the perspective of India. Conclude answer by suggesting measures. Answer : India adopted a Parliamentary form of government from British Rule. Advantages of the Parliamentary form of government 1. Faster and easier to pass legislation 2. More accommodative for nations that are ethical, racially, culturally or ideologically divided 3. Power is evenly spread out across the structure 4. Less prone to authoritarian government 5. Collective responsibility Disadvantages of the Parliamentary form of government 1. Head of the government is not directly elected 2. Can place too much power in the executive 3. Can sometimes be unstable due to a plurality of votes 4. No independent body to oppose and veto legislation passed by the parliament 5. Lack of inherent Separation of Powers Advantages of the Presidential form of government 1. Head of the state is the head of the government 2. A direct representative of people 3. A clear demarcation between the executive and legislative branch 4. President is free to make major policy decisions without public support Disadvantages of the Presidential form of government 1. May fall to authoritarianism 2. Runs risk of vesting all the powers in one hand 3. Could lead President to tyranny 4. Limited check and balance between legislature and executive hence limited level of accountability The Indian context The Constitution of India rejected the Presidential system as in the U.S.A. on the grounds that under such a system, “the Executive and the Legislatures are separate from and independent of each other, which is likely to cause conflicts between them, which our infant democracy could ill-afford to risk.” Therefore, the familiarity of the Indian polity with the working of the British system of government, representation of diverse interest groups, fear of deadlock between the executive and legislature- all led to the adoption of the parliamentary system of government in India by the Constituent Assembly. There has been an increased consideration over the system of government in India. Many recent uproars like scams, corruption and mere perverted politics among the parties in India has made people moan and groan over the existing system. Anti-Parliamentary system arguments • Lack of speedy development • Criminalization of Politics • Diminishing relevance of democracy Pro-Parliamentary system arguments • Accountability ensures efficiency • Multi-Party Suitability Time and again, there have been certain issues which have distorted the image of the current polity like that of corruption, scams, party-politics, economic slugger, denial of welfare at the altar of the self-interest of the legislature and so on. This has led to a major doubt among the masses that whether the democracy really is “of the people, for the people and by the people”. Analysing the conditions that have existed and what would have been the conditions had there been the presidential system, by comparing it with that of other countries like that of USA and analysis shall b In the present context of rapid degradation of democratic norms, criminalization of politics, corruption in the legal, executive and political sects of the government meant for facilitating and catering to people’s needs and open violation of electoral reforms, alternative forms of democracy have become increasingly needed in India. This has led to a major doubt among the masses that whether the democracy really is “of the people, for the people and by the people”. Analysing the conditions that have existed and what would have been the conditions had there been the presidential system. And comparing it with that of other countries like the USA the alternative form of democracy that could be made applicable in India is that of Participatory Democracy instead of the more rigid presidential system. Suggestions Thus, this form of democracy will be a key to effectuate good governance and participatory citizenship in India because of the following reasons: • The demand for greater transparency in government decision making processes in order to assure public scrutiny and participation in governance. The RTI (Right to Information) is an example of such a demand. • The demand for accountability of people in power through decentralization of the decision making power to the lowest levels for direct people’s participation in the process. • The demand for competition in government monopolized areas by encouraging the participation of private individuals in those areas which will lead to better delivery of services.

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Write short notes on the following: a) Inner Cabinet b) Kitchen Cabinet

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a) Inner Cabinet b) Kitchen Cabinet##Answer:,

28,580

Compare and contrast Prime Ministerial form of government and Cabinet form of government.

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##Question:Compare and contrast Prime Ministerial form of government and Cabinet form of government.##Answer:,

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द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध की समाप्ति तो 1945 में हो गयी लेकिन अगले लगभग 45 वर्षों तक विश्व अघोषित युद्ध के भय से ग्रसित रहा |कथन का परीक्षण करते हुए शीत युद्ध के कारणों की चर्चा करे|शीत युद्ध के परिणामों पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिए|

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##Question:द्वितीय विश्वयुद्ध की समाप्ति तो 1945 में हो गयी लेकिन अगले लगभग 45 वर्षों तक विश्व अघोषित युद्ध के भय से ग्रसित रहा |कथन का परीक्षण करते हुए शीत युद्ध के कारणों की चर्चा करे|शीत युद्ध के परिणामों पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी कीजिए|##Answer:,

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