Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources can the Panchayats look out for financing developmental projects?
- 2018
- GS Paper II
- 15 marks
Model answer
More GS Paper II 2018 questions
- Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee 10 marks
- E-governance is not only about utilisation of the power of new technology, but also much about the critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain. 10 marks
- “Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate protection and prevention of degradation to the environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations. 10 marks
- Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. 10 marks
- “The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise. 10 marks
- A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018. 10 marks