GENERAL STUDIES-2Ā Ā
International Relations
Section A
Q1. āConstitutional Moralityā is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of āConstitutional Moralityā with the help of relevant judicial decisions. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q2. Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q3. How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the states to improve their fiscal position?(Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q4. To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India? (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q5. āPressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.ā Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q6. āBesides being a moral imperative of Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary pre-condition for sustainable development.ā Analyze. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q7. āāEarn while you learnā scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.ā Comment. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q8. Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q9. āIf the last few decades were of Asiaās growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africaās.ā In the light of this statement, examine Indiaās influence in Africa in recent years. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10
Q10. āThe USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.ā Explain. (Answer inĀ 150 words) 10