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UPSC MAINS 2017 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2
UPSC MAINS 2017 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2
1.
“The
local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument
of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve
the situation. (150 words)
2.
Critically
examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments
Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher
judiciary in India. (150 words)
3.
‘Simultaneous
election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of
time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s
accountability to the people’ Discuss. (150 words)
4.
How do
pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view
that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure
groups in recent years? (150 words)
5.
Discuss
the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the
government to the people. (150 words)
6.
‘To
ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and
hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized
with the anticipated outcomes’ Examine the statement in the context of the WASH
scheme. (150 words)
7.
Does the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment
and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss (150
words)
8.
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. (150 words)
9.
‘China
is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop
potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement,
discuss its impact on India as her neighbor. (150 words)
10.
What are
the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?
Explain different functional commissions attached to it. (150 words)
11.
Explain
the salient features of the constitution(One Hundred and First Amendment) Act,
2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of
taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’? (250
words)
12.
Examine
the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the
Supreme Court on Right to Privacy. (250 words)
13.
The
Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses
of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and
also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (250 words)
14.
To
enhance the quality of democracy in India 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? (250 words)
15.
Is the
National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that
women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your
answer. (250 words)
16.
‘The
emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow
but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the
role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the
Government of India to promote the SHGs. (250 words)
17.
‘Poverty
Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they
are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the
major poverty alleviation programmes in India. (250 words)
18.
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 are required in Civil Services.
Comment (250 words)
19.
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. (250 words)
20.
Indian
Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy
and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South- East Asia in this
context (250 words)
UPSC MAINS 2017 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1
GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1
1.
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the
Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words)
2.
Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the
spectre of a fragmented polity. (150 words)
3.
Why did the ‘Moderates’ failed to carry conviction with the nation
about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth
century? (150 words)
4.
What problems are germane to the decolonization process in the
Malay Peninsula? (150 words)
5.
How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin
and evolution of the Earth? (150 words)
6.
“Inspite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still
inevitable for development”. Discuss (150 words)
7.
Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of
which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by United
Nations. (150 words)
8.
How does the cryosphere affect global climate? (150 words)
9.
In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the
regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples
for your view point. (150 words)
10.
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since
Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes(STs)?
(150 words) (250 words)
11.
The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting
feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an
important part at the present. Elaborate. (250 words)
12.
Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in
colonial India crippled the rural economy. (250 words)
13.
Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to
the vision of Indian Independence since the twenties of the last century.
(250 words)
14.
Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its
multi-dimensional effects. (250 words)
15.
Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude
oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain
its implications. (250 words)
16.
In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of
irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India? (250 words)
17.
What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that
succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in
Monsoon Asia? (250 words)
18.
The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th
century social reform movement. What are the major issues and debates
concerning women in that period? (250 words)
19.
Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism
giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in
independent India. (250 words)
20.
“The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues of
employment, but has also created new problems”. Substantiate this statement
with examples (250 words)
UPSC MAINS ESSAY 2017 PAPER
ESSAY
PAPER 2017 PAPER
Section
A
1. Farming has lost the ability to be a source
of subsistence for majority of farmers in India.
2. Impact of new economic measure on fiscal
ties between the union and states in India.
3. Destiny of a nation is shaped by its
classroom.
4. Has the Non Alignment Movement ( NAM ) lost its relevance
in multipolar world ?
Section
B
1. Joy is simplest form of gratitude.
2. Fulfillment of ‘ New Woman ‘ in India is a myth.
3. We may brave human laws but cannot breach natural laws
4.‘ Social Media ‘ is inherently a selfish medium.
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