Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere showpieces until and unless they are backed by political will. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.
- 2017
- GS Paper II
- 15 marks
Model answer
More GS Paper II 2017 questions
- Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on the Right to Privacy. 15 marks
- Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy and society. Appraise the role of the Indian Diaspora in South-East Asia in this context. 15 marks
- The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sessions 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. 15 marks
- How do pressure groups influence the Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years? 10 marks
- What are the main functions of the United Nations? Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?Explain different functional commissions attached to it. 10 marks
- China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour. 10 marks