Q.1) E-Governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information Explain. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) In the integrity […]
Q.1) Mishra’s theoretical stages of Rural-Urban process. (10 marks) Q.2) Write short explanatory note on Secondary cities in the context of urbanization in developing world. (15 marks) Q.3) Define the urban sphere of influence and discuss different methods of determining the spheres of influence of cities. (20 marks) Q.4) Discuss the features of satellite towns.
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Q.1) There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget. – Elucidate. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) How far do you agree with the view
Q.1) Enumerate the different models of the internal structure of cities. Choose one of them and discuss it in its application to a particular city. (20 marks) Q.2) Examine the various theories concerning the internal structure of cities and discuss how they are applicable to Indian cities. (20 marks) Q.3) In urban geography what are
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Q.1) Should the Scheduled caste and scheduled tribes community have reservations in promotions? Critically examine. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable
Q.1) Explain the concept of Social Capital in relation to India. (15 marks) Q.2) Citing suitable examples from India, explain the role of site and other physical factors in determining the types and patterns of rural settlements. (20 marks) Q.3) What do you mean by “climate migrants‟? Suggest appropriate policies and programmes for their resettlement.
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Q.1) Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections or the society leads to problems or overlapping jurisdiction and
Q.1) ‘The emergence of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) How do pressure groups influence
Q.1) Enumerate the government measures taken to protect the honest civil servants. (150 words) Q.2) Ethical governance can be achieved through the honest civil servants. Examine. (150 words)
Q.1) Assess the challenges for countries with largest shares of aged populations. (15 marks) Q.2) Write a note on the parameters used to describe the demographic transitions in the developing countries like India. (20 marks) Q.3) Write short note: Concept of Optimum population. (10 marks) Q.4) Examine the theories about population control and explain the
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