AIR 152 · CSE 2025 · GS2 · 54 pages

Dev Dudeja: GS2 answer copy

20 answers by Dev Dudeja, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Discuss the role of the Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC) system in improving parliamentary effectiveness.10 marks
  2. Q2Presence of multiple parastatals erodes the autonomy of Urban Local Bodies. Discuss.10 marks
  3. Q3The provisions under Article 360 remain a dead letter even during the worst economic crisis. Analyse.10 marks
  4. Q4'Unique blend of flexibility and rigidity distinguish Indian constitution from that of the US constitution.' Discuss.10 marks
  5. Q5Discuss the role of microfinance institutions (MFI) in rural financial empowerment in India.10 marks
  6. Q6Do you agree that the Aspirational District Programme has emerged as a template for good governance? Substantiate.10 marks
  7. Q7Rising informality in employment raises the concern for social security. Discuss the statement with reference to platform workers.10 marks
  8. Q8Demographic transition demands renewed focus on healthcare intervention patterns. Discuss the statement in the light of geriatric health in India.10 marks
  9. Q9'Funding remains a major limitation for the effective functioning of multilateral organisations.' Discuss the statement with reference to the functioning of UNESCO.10 marks
  10. Q10How will the BBIN grouping promote regional integration in South Asia? Discuss.10 marks
  11. Q11'Financial resources of the centre are elastic and substantial while that of the states are inelastic and inadequate.' Examine.15 marks
  12. Q12"Supremacy of the constitution requires all ordinary laws to conform to the constitutional law." Discuss the statement with reference to judicial review in India.15 marks
  13. Q13'The delimitation process creates a wedge between representative democracy and federalism.' Examine. Also suggest measures to address the concerns of federal units.15 marks
  14. Q14Examine the impact of recent changes to the election commissioners' appointment process on autonomy and independence of the election commission.15 marks
  15. Q15'Without performance targets, the civil service degenerates into a closed priesthood with no accountability.' Discuss the statement with reference to the Mission Karmayogi.15 marks
  16. Q16'The Forest Rights Act, 2006 was a historic effort in doing justice to the tribal community.' Evaluate the status of its implementation and suggest measures for improvement.15 marks
  17. Q17What do you understand by India Stack? Discuss its role in good governance and improving ease of living.15 marks
  18. Q18'You can change our friends but not neighbors.' In the light of the statement, examine the relevance of Gujral doctrine in India's Foreign Policy.15 marks
  19. Q19Examine the objectives of the Indian Ocean Rim Association. What importance does it hold for India's strategic interest?15 marks
  20. Q20What are the strategic challenges to the global economy in active decoupling from China? How will it benefit India's economic growth prospects?15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 122 words written

Discuss the role of the Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC) system in improving parliamentary effectiveness.

Opening · a quotation

"Congress in session is congress at exhibition, Congress in Committee is congress at work"

Body · points

  • Woodrow Wilson.

The Quote signifies the importance of Parliamentary Committee in improving effectiveness of Parliamentary democracy.

Role of DRSC in Parliamentary Effectiveness

  1. Detailed scrutiny over Demands of Grants → specific Committee for specific ministerial demands.

  2. Expertise over information and processes → objectivity and efficient scrutiny of schemes proposed.

  3. Checking Accountability of executives → through submission of report to

Parliament -

(4) Encouraging discussions and deliberation across various spectrum (eg citizen participation.

(5) Prevent arbitrary expenditure and withdrawal by the Government - promoting role of Parliament in financial accountability.

Diagram
Challenges faced: (1) Autonomy and Independence (2) Reduced Bills to Parliamentary committees (3) Recommendations are not binding [Bar chart showing: 14th LS: 60%, 15th LS: 71%, 16th LS: 27%, 17th LS: 16%]

Close · a way forward

Nonetheless, DKSC can arrest the decline in parliamentary efficiency with improved functioning and timely reforms.