Civil Services Prep

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food – budget.- Elucidate.

Model answer

  1. What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism? 10 marks
  2. What are the methods used by the Farmer's organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods? 10 marks
  3. Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in light of the US withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. 10 marks
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  6. Do you think that the constitution of India does not accept the principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? 10 marks