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Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics.

With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India. [200 words] 10

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Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment.

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Q14. mlftuT m3TI Cfil >rTCmR (gn) Cfil mqn: 4"'1\i!Chdl () cn8 1 Q:cqun ch)i)q: I [200 ] The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing connectivity. Comment. [200 words] 10

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Q16. WIT cn8 Clffi i1a.fi w1f{Cf>1 --q;r () t 1:R \l1R Wrr3TI cfiT :01Clffl I it; l\ qn: m 1 ftj815101 ch1WiQ; I [200 Though Citizens' charters have been formulated by many public service delivery organizations, there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens' satisfaction and quality of services being provided. Analyse.

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Q17. 'u$ lCh41fl ;; m, Blct\ilRCh .q 3"tR!Cha1 cfiT wwn3TI Cfil B11Tqr;; CO{ BCfldT I' ftjtj:q'"il cfilQ; I [200 'A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs.' Discuss. [200 words] 10

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What do you understand by 'The String of Pearls' ? How does it impact India ? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this. [200 words]

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inhibiting this growth. [200 words] 10

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The protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundamental split in society between the nationalists and Islamic forces. What is its significance for India ? [200 words] 10

Q22. AIM$CI if if \1\J1fa;:p JTI cfit fcl'cHI ch1MQ\ I fcn crrCOR 31ian:T I [200 ] In respect of India - Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors

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influence foreign policy. [200 words] 10

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What is meant by Gujral doctrine ? Does it have any relevance today ? Discuss. [200 words] 10

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