Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at local level and bring out the pros and cons merging the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies.

"The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety." Comment.

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"The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of the parliamentary supremacy." Elucidate.

Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?

Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to "one nation one election" principle.

Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India’s cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities

Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?

Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.

What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?

What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?

What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?

The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?

How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?

How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?

“Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment.

In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?

Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.

Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?