Civil Services Prep

Discuss the role of the Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.

Model answer

  1. Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement. 10 marks
  2. The local self-government system in India has not proved to be an effective instrument of governance. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. 10 marks
  3. To enhance the quality of democracy in India the The Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful? 15 marks
  4. Initially, Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms arerequired in Civil Services? Comment 15 marks
  5. Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face in both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer. 15 marks
  6. The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries. 15 marks