APPSC Group 1 General Studies Paper-III

                                                                                                                Max. Marks-150

Section-I

1)      (a) Examine the scope of ‘reasonable restrictions’ and the ‘test of reasonableness’ in connection with Article 19 of the Indian Constitution.                                                                                                                                                                                     10M

OR

(b) Explain the genesis of the Inter-State Council and discuss its relevance in the context of Centre-State and Inter-State coordination and cooperation in India.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     10M

 

2)      (a) The office of Governor in certain situations carries with it the exercise of ‘discretionary functions’ and ‘special responsibilities’. Discuss this statement in view of the constitutional provisions.              10M

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(b) The National Education Policy (2020) has been criticized as denuding the autonomy of states. In this connection, examine the rationale behind the transfer of matters from the State list to the Concurrent list.                                                                                                                                                           10M

 

3)      (a)  Discuss the scope and challenges involved in the political empowerment of women through the Panchayat Raj. Briefly suggest on how to enhance women empowerment in rural and urban local governance.                                                                                                                                                            10M

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(b) ‘The Finance Commission, though not being a permanent body, has still maintained its credibility by promoting fiscal democracy in India’- Comment.                                                                            10M

 

4)      (a) Briefly discuss the different kinds of motions used to discuss matters in the Parliament. Comment on the difference between motions and resolutions.                                                                                  10M

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(b) Describe the matters in which the Legislative Council stands equal with the Legislative Assembly along with the matters in which it stands unequal with the Legislative Assembly.                                           10M

 

5)      (a)  Discuss the scope of judicial review in reviewing administrative action, legislative enactments and judicial decisions.                                                                                                                                           10M

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(b) What is meant by Public Litigation (PIL)? Describe the nature of court orders that are passed by courts in PIL cases.                                                                                                                                                 10M

Section II

 

6)      (a) ‘The concept of the welfare state had been crystallized in Kautilya’s ideas long before it came to be envisioned in Western Europe’ – Examine this statement.                                                              10M

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(b) It is observed that much of present-day bureaucracy is a result of British administration. In this connection, explain the evolution of Civil Service in India.                                                                                  10M

 

7)      (a) Government intervention in development has seen a long way of impressive outcomes in India. In this connection, discuss the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission aimed at making India Self-Reliant.          10M

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(b) Explain the scope of civil service reforms in India with a brief note on Mission Karmayogi.    10M

8)      (a) “The making of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in India has been largely attributed to the success of civil society movement.” Comment.                                                                                                        10M

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(b) “NGOs play a critical role in promoting human rights, defending the marginalized, and creating a more just and equitable society.” Comment on the role of NGO’s in India.                                                    10M

 

9)      (a) Explain the quasi-judicial nature of Administrative Tribunals. Examine whether writs and appeals are available against the Administrative Tribunals.                                                                               10M

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(b) What are the reasons of decline of integrity in civil services? Also, discuss the institutional mechanism to check corruption in India.                                                                                                                  10M

 

10)  (a) Discuss the Indian experience of Citizen Charter movement and suggest solutions to improve its impact in India.                                                                                                                                                  10M

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 (b) What are the different dimensions of governance? Briefly explain the administrative dimension of governance and its key components.                                                                                                10M

SECTION III

 

11)   (a) “Ethics in public service is an essential component of parliamentary democracy” – In this connection, discuss the pathway towards a ‘Naitik Bharat’.                                                                                10M

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 (b) Define ‘Accountability’. Discuss the factors that have led to weakening of accountability in civil services. Suggest ways to improve the mechanisms for accountability in civil services.                               10M

 

12)  (a) Discuss the significance of values in the development of personality and socio-cultural systems. Add a brief note on the hierarchy of values in India.                                                                                          10M

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 (b) Vinoba Bhave’s reform ideology had helped to nurture an ethical atmosphere in Indian public life. In this connection, evaluate the relevance of Vinoba Bhave’s ideology in modern times.                        10M

 

13)  (a) Do attitude influence behaviour? Discuss the polarization of political attitudes in India.         10M

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 (b) Define Persuasion and its constructs. Can the power of persuasion be used by civil servants in order to realize the ends and objectives of a ‘New India’? Substantiate.                                                       10M

 

14)  (a) Does popular democracy breed distrust in the public towards their representatives? Discuss the scope of ethical leadership in democracy and politics.                                                                                  10M

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 (b) What is meant by ‘International Ethics’? Explain the significance of ethics in international disputes resolutions and environmental cooperation among nations.                                                           10M

 

15)  (a) Define Substantive law and Procedural Law. Discuss the interrelationship and differences between Substantive law and Procedural law.                                                                                                10M

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 (b) Are Direct Taxes transferable or non-transferable? Explain the recent Direct Tax reforms undertaken in India.                                                                                                                                                  10M