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MGP 2024 | General Studies | Test Code : 712203

(20 Questions | 250 Marks | Duration 3 Hours)

Instructions: All questions are compulsory. The number of marks carried by a question/part is
indicated against it. Quality of the answer is more important than the length of the answer.

Q.1) In an increasingly tech-savvy world, access to technology has become a crucial factor for people’s
participation in governance and development. In this light, critically assess the impact of technology
on participative governance. (10 marks, 150 words)

c<+rh rduhdh #>ku okyh nqfu;k esa] ç'kklu vkSj fodkl esa yksxksa dh Hkkxhnkjh ds fy, çkS|ksfxdh rd igqap ,d
egRoiw.kZ dkjd cu xbZ gSA bl vkyksd esa] lgHkkxh 'kklu ij çkS|ksfxdh ds çHkko dk vkykspukRed ewY;kadu dhft,A
¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.2) The role of civil services as an enabler of development and an agent of change is undermined by
a lack of integrity and political neutrality. Critically examine. (10 marks, 150 words)

fodkl ds çorZd vkSj ifjorZu ds ,tsaV ds :i esa flfoy lsokvksa dh Hkwfedk lR;fu"Bk vkSj jktuhfrd rVLFkrk dh deh
ds dkj.k de gks xbZ gSA vkykspukRed ijh{k.k dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.3) Balancing the depth and range of the RTI Act is crucial for ensuring transparency and
accountability across a broader spectrum of functionaries and offices in the government machinery.
Examine. (10 marks, 150 words)

ljdkjh e'khujh esa inkfèkdkfj;ksa vkSj dk;kZy;ksa ds O;kid foLrkj esa ikjnf'kZrk vkSj tokcnsgh lqfuf'pr djus ds fy,
vkjVhvkbZ vfèkfu;e dh xaHkhjrk vkSj igq¡p dks larqfyr djuk egRoiw.kZ gSA ijh{k.k dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.4) The interconnectedness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors emphasize the
need for responsible and inclusive business practices. In this perspective, discuss how the ESG
framework is reshaping corporate governance? (10 marks, 150 words)

i;kZoj.kh;] lkekftd vkSj 'kkldh; (ESG) dkjdksa dk varlZacaèk tokcnsg vkSj lekos'kh O;kolkf;d çfØ;kvksas dh
vko';drk ij tksj nsrk gSA bl ifjçs{; esa] ppkZ dhft, fd ESG <kapk fuxeh; 'kklu dks dSls u;k vkdkj ns jgk gS\
¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.5) Self-Help Groups (SHG) provide not just micro-finance interventions, but a pioneering model of
women-led development. Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

Lo;a lgk;rk lewg (SHG) u dsoy lw{e&foÙk var:{ksi var:{ksi çnku djrs gS]a cfYd efgykvksa ds usr`Ro okys fodkl
dk ,d vxz.kh e‚My Hkh çnku djrs gSaA fVIi.kh dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

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MGP 2024 | General Studies | Test Code : 712203

(20 Questions | 250 Marks | Duration 3 Hours)

Q.6) A multi-faceted relationship between India and Africa has the potential to reinvigorate and
redefine the legacy of Asia-Africa solidarity as an answer to the challenges of the contemporary world.
Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

Hkkjr vkSj vÝhdk ds chp cgqvk;keh lacaèk ledkyhu nqfu;k dh pqukSfr;ksa ds tokc ds :i esa ,f'k;k&vÝhdk ,dtqVrk
dh fojklr dks iqu% lqn`<+ vkSj iquiZfjHkkf"kr djus dh {kerk gSA fVIi.kh dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.7) G20 needs to transform its role from being a premium forum for international economic
cooperation into a global platform for development cooperation to overcome the impediments in
achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

G20 dks lrr fodkl y{;ksa ¼,lMhth½ dks çkIr djus esa vkus okyh ckèkkvksa dks nwj djus gsrq varjkZ"Vªh; vkfFkZd lg;ksx
ds fy, fo'ks"kh—r eap ls fodkl lg;ksx ds fy, ,d oSfÜod eap ds :i esa viuh Hkwfedk dks cnyus dh vko';drk gSA
ppkZ dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.8) Rapidly evolving balance of power has the potential to realign contradictions and collaboration
within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). In this context, critically evaluate the relevance
of SCO in advancing India’s interests. (10 marks, 150 words)

rsth ls fodflr gks jgs 'kfä larqyu esa 'ka?kkbZ lg;ksx laxBu ¼ SCO½ ds Hkhrj fojksèkkHkklksa vkSj lg;ksx dks fQj ls
laxfBr djus dh {kerk gSA bl lanHkZ esa] Hkkjr ds fgrksa dks vkxs c<+kus esa SCO dh çklafxdrk dk vkykspukRed ewY;kadu
dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.9) Historical and cultural affinities between India and Nepal create a strong foundation for
cooperation in various sectors, but the bilateral ties remain mired in suspicion and mistrust. Discuss.
(10 marks, 150 words)

Hkkjr vkSj usiky ds chp ,sfrgkfld vkSj lkaL—frd lekurk,a fofHkUu {ks=ksa esa lg;ksx ds fy, ,d etcwr vkèkkj cukrh
gS]a ysfdu f}i{kh; lacèa k lansg vkSj vfoÜokl esa Qals gq, gSAa Li"V dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.10) The relevance of diaspora as a tool to further the country’s national interest is immense;
however, a number of challenges limit the realization of its true potential. Elucidate.
(10 marks, 150 words)

ns'k ds jk"Vªh; fgr dks vkxs c<+kus ds ,d midj.k ds :i esa çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dh çklafxdrk cgqr vfèkd gS( gkyk¡fd] dbZ
pqukSfr;k¡ bldh okLrfod {kerk dh izkfIr dks lhfer djrh gSaA Li"V dhft,A ¼10 vad] 150 'kCn½

Q.11) "Integrity is the cornerstone of effective governance.” Discuss the importance of integrity for
good governance. Why is it so difficult to achieve high level of integrity in public life?
(15 marks, 250 words)

ßlR;fu"Bk çHkkoh 'kklu dh vkèkkjf'kyk gSAÞ lq'kklu ds fy, lR;fu"Bk ds egRo ij ppkZ dhft,A lkoZtfud thou esa
mPp Lrj dh lR;fu"Bk gkfly djuk bruk dfBu D;ksa gS\ ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

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(20 Questions | 250 Marks | Duration 3 Hours)

Q.12) Evaluate the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in improving the governance process in
India. What are the challenges in utilizing CSOs as a model for public services delivery?
(15 marks, 250 words)

Hkkjr esa 'kklu izfØ;k dks csgrj cukus esa ukxfjd lekt laxBuksa ¼lh,lvks½ dh Hkwfedk dk ewY;kadu dhft,A lkoZtfud
lsok forj.k ds fy, ,d e‚My ds :i esa CSOs dk mi;ksx djus esa D;k pqukSfr;k¡ gSa\ ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.13) Civil services need to evolve to keep pace with the needs of socio-economic development. In
this context, suggest reforms in civil service for transforming India into a developed country by 2047.
(15 marks, 250 words)

lkekftd&vkfFkZd fodkl dh t:jrksa ds lkFk rkyesy cuk, j[kus ds fy, flfoy lsokvksa dks fodflr djus dh vko';drk
gSA bl lanHkZ esa] 2047 rd Hkkjr dks ,d fodflr ns'k esa cnyus ds fy, flfoy lsok esa lqèkkj dk lq>ko nhft,A
¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.14) Enumerate the limitations of Citizen charter as a governance tool. What are the
recommendations of 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) in relation to citizen charter?
(15 marks, 250 words)

,d 'kkldh; midj.k ds :i esa flVhtu pkVZj/ ukxfjd vf/kdkj i= dh lhekvksa dk foLr`r o.kZu dhft,A flVhtu
pkVZj ds lacèa k esa f}rh; ç'kklfud lqèkkj vk;ksx (ARC) dh D;k flQkfj'ksa gSa\ ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.15) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play an important role in the shaping participatory
democracy, but foreign funding of NGOs is seen as distorting this objective. Discuss and suggest
measures to address the issue of lack of trust between government and NGOs. (15 marks, 250 words)

xSj&ljdkjh laxBu (NGOs) lgHkkxh yksdra= dks vkdkj nsus esa egRoiw.kZ Hkwfedk fuHkkrs gS]a ysfdu ,uthvks dh fons'kh
QafMax dks bl mís'; dks fo—r djus ds :i esa ns[kk tkrk gSA ljdkj vkSj xSj ljdkjh laxBuksa ds chp foÜokl dh deh
ds eqís ds lekèkku ds fy, ppkZ dhft, vkSj mik; lq>ko nhft,A ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.16) What makes the India-USA relationship unique is the presence of enormous depth and breadth
in the bilateral ties that co-exist with several differences. Explain with suitable examples.
(15 marks, 250 words)

tks ckr Hkkjr&vesfjdk lacèa kksa dks vf}rh; cukrh gS] og f}i{kh; lacèa kksa esa vR;fèkd xgurk vkSj foLrkj dh mifLFkfr gS]
tks dbZ erHksnksa ds lkFk lg&vfLrRo esa gSA mi;qä mnkgj.k lfgr le>kb,A ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.17) The failures of the United Nations (UN) in addressing crucial global challenges and emerging
crises pose the threat of multilateralism fading into irrelevance. In this perspective, examine the need
for comprehensive reforms in UN. (15 marks, 250 words)

egRoiw.kZ oSfÜod pqukSfr;ksa vkSj mHkjrs ladVksa ls fuiVus esa la;qä jk"Vª ¼;w,u½ dh foQyrkvksa ls cgqi{kokn ds vçklafxd
gksus dk [krjk mRiUu gks x;k gSA bl ifjçs{; esa] la;qä jk"Vª esa O;kid lqèkkjksa dh vko';drk dk ijh{k.k dhft,A
¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

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(20 Questions | 250 Marks | Duration 3 Hours)

Q.18) Shared values, histories, and interests of the members enable BIMSTEC to provide a common
space for peace and development; however, its role as a platform for regional integration should be
seen with cautious optimism. Analyze. (15 marks, 250 words)

lnL;ksa ds lk>k ewY;] bfrgkl vkSj fgr fcElVsd dks 'kkafr vkSj fodkl ds fy, ,d lk>k LFkku çnku djus esa l{ke
cukrs gS(a gkyk¡fd] {ks=h; ,dhdj.k ds fy, ,d eap ds :i esa bldh Hkwfedk dks lrdZ vk'kkokn ds lkFk ns[kk tkuk
pkfg,A fo'ys"k.k dhft,A ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.19) By placing strategic evaluation of opportunities and threats at the forefront, India’s foreign
policy has overpowered the limitations of non-alignment. Critically examine. (15 marks, 250 words)

voljksa vkSj [krjksa ds j.kuhfrd ewY;kadu dks lcls vkxs j[kdj] Hkkjr dh fons'k uhfr us xqVfujis{krk dh lhekvksa dks
ikj dj fy;k gSA fVIi.kh dhft,A ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

Q.20) Bilateralism has helped India in building robust ties with the countries of West Asia, but strategic
approach is the key to overcome the challenges in cooperation and collaboration. Discuss.
(15 marks, 250 words)

f}i{kh;okn us Hkkjr dks if'pe ,f'k;k ds ns'kksa ds lkFk etcwr lacaèk cukus esa enn dh gS] ysfdu lg;ksx vkSj lgdk;Zrk
esa pqukSfr;ksa ij dkcw ikus ds fy, j.kuhfrd –f"Vdks.k egRoiw.kZ gSA ijh{k.k dhft,A ¼15 vad] 250 'kCn½

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