MOKSHA FRESHER – 2023
GENERAL STUDIES II DATE :
TEST -3
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1 10 1. It is advisable to attempt all questions provided in the booklet within the
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3 10 2. The medium of examination is English and answers written in any other
4 10 language will not be evaluated.
5 10 3. Use only blue and black pens to write answers. Do not use a pencil for
6 10 writing the answers. However, pencil may be used for drawing diagrams,
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MOKSHA FRESHER 2023 GENERAL STUDIES II TEST - 3
Q.1 “Concept of rights implied in the Indian constitution is an outcome of sustained
Indian demands during the British rule in India” – Analyse. (10 marks)
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Q.2 How can the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act be justified as a means for
promoting equality in the society? (10 marks)
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Q.3 “Secularism and Fraternity are the two sides of the same coin.” – Clarify. (10 Marks)
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Q.4 How can the restrictions imposed on the freedom to speak and express on an
individual ensure the fullest enjoyment of life and liberty guaranteed by the
Constitution for others ? (10 marks)
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Q.5 “Democracy sustains and blossoms when the legislature, the judiciary and the
executive act in tandem and togetherness to fructify constitutional goals and
realize aspirations of the people. Judiciary cannot legislate as much as the
legislature cannot script a judicial verdict.” - In light of the statement, do you agree
with the view that there should be strict separation of powers between the different
organs of Indian democracy ? (10 marks)
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Q.6 “Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010” is a double edged sword in Indian
governance & the success of the regulation depends upon the process of its
implementation.” - Discuss (10 marks)
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Q.7 “iGOT karmayogi platform is not merely a learning platform but an all weather
solution for civil servants effectiveness in service delivery” - Explain. (10 marks)
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Q.8 Highlight the applications of Artificial Intelligence in improving the efficiency of
delivery of public services to the citizens. (10 marks)
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Q.9 Examine the relevance of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in addressing security
related concerns of India. (10 marks)
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Q.10 What are the significance of the G20 Summit of 2023 to India's foreign policy?
Discuss the implications of G20 working group on tourism held in Kashmir.
(10 Marks)
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Q.11 What factors affect the effective management of Co-operative societies in India ?
Can the recently introduced bill to amend the Multi State Co-operatives Act provide
remedy to the problems faced by cooperatives ? (15 marks)
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Q.12 “After 73 years of constitutional commencement, India is still struggling to achieve
the goals laid out in the Part 4 of the Constitution of India.” Can the purpose of the
directives be better served by making it mandatory? Examine such a feasibility in
the 21st century Indian polity ? (15 marks)
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Q.13 Has the Judiciary in India curtailed the power of the parliament to amend the
Constitution ? Do you think that the limitations on the power of parliament to
amend the constitution has any basis in the Constitution of India ? (15 marks)
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Q.14 “Of late the institution of Governor has become contentious between the Centre
and the State Governments in exercise of his legislative powers” - Examine the
statement & illustrate with examples the grounds on which the Governor of a state
controls the legislation of the state governments. (15 marks)
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Q.15 “It is the combination of convenience and inevitability that in a federal setup, the
Centre assumes a dominant role compared to the states” - Examine the statement
by providing suitable examples from different federal polities? (15 marks)
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Q.16 "Ensuring the digital safety & privacy of individuals requires new rules of
partnership between the Government, private players & stakeholders."- Analyze the
statement in the context of the recent changes to the rules made under the ambit
of Information Technology Act. (15 marks)
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Q.17 How has the LPG era in Indian governance made NGO’s an important social
institution for national development. Illustrate with examples. (15 marks)
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Q.18 ‘In India’s development all stakeholders accept the view there are good policies but
bad implementation.’- Explain the reasons for the sufferance of implementation of
public policies and highlight measures adopted by the Governments in India to
overcome the challenges. (15 marks)
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Q.19 India has several critical stakes in the region throughout South and Central Asia.
Discuss the position and steps India should take in its approach towards Talibanic-
Afghanistan. (15 Marks)
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Q.20 Why is it high time for reforms to be brought in global groupings and point out the
reforms advocated by India along with the G-4 nations to the United Nations
Security Council? (15 marks)
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# MENTOR DISCUSSION POINTS
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# TEST GOAL OUTCOME
MOKSHA MARKING SCHEME
MARKS GOOD AVERAGE IMPROVE
10 Marks 3.75-5 3.0-3.5 Less than 3
15 Marks 5.75-7.0 4.0-5.5 Less than 4
*Marking Pattern is tentative and can be changed without prior notice
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