Civil Services Prep

The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially. Comment.

Model answer

  1. Explain the significance of the 101st constitutional amendment act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism. 10 marks
  2. Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the west. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. 15 marks
  3. Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. 15 marks
  4. Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between, education, skill and employment. 15 marks
  5. e-governance as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features. 15 marks
  6. Explain the constitutional perspective of gender justice with the help of relevant Constitutional provisions and case laws. 15 marks