@Neyawn Topic 12 : Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and
States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies
constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Q.1) “The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self- government has had a limited impact
on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process.” Comment. [200 Words] [15 Marks] [2019]
Q.2) Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to
absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss. [200 Words] [15
Marks] [2019]
Q.3) Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of
overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella
Human Rights Commission? Argue your case. [200 Words] [15 Marks] [2018]
Q.4) 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] [10 Marks] [2017]
Q.5) Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its
implementation. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]
Q.6) Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required
social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies? [200 Words]
[12.5 Marks] [2014]
Topic 13 : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating
to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Q.1) Despite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human
development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive. [150 Words] [10
Marks] [2019]
Q.2) Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in
India. Explain. . [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2018]
Q.3) Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary
health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks]
[2016]
Q.4) “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more
educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the
capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]
Q.5) The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally
competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality
of technical and higher education in the country. Discuss. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015]
Q.6) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private
sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks]
[2015]
Q.7) Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic
independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students. Discuss in light of
the growing challenges. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2014]
Q.8) Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of
the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same. [200 Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
Topic 14 : Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Q.1) 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. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2019]
Q.2) How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of
hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India? [200 Words] [15
Marks] [2018]
Q.3) ‘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. [200 Words] [15 Marks] [2017]
Q.4) Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty
over time. Do you agree. Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators. [200
Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015]
I google most of the keywords given under the syllabus....but i am not sure if i am summarizing it correctly or even reading from the right source.
is there a specific dimension that is to be covered in an answer?...
