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HPAS Etc. Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2019

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General Studies-II / ~ RJl -ii-II Time Allowed: 3 Hours

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1. This question pape_r contains total 28 questions and all questions are compulsory.

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question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in answer book must be clearly struck off.

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Answers to Question Nos. l to 15 should not exceed 60 words in each case. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. Each question carries 04 marks.

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Discuss about the Emergency powers of the Indian President.

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10. Kartarpur Corridor has been in news for security and religious reasons both within India '\.,/ and between India and Pakistan. What is the importance of Kartarpur Corridor for India

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11. Describe the role of Praja Mandal movement in Himachal Pradesh during India's freedom struggle.

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Himachal Pradesh.

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13. Describe how state reorganization in past has affected the contemporary politics of __,,. Himachal Pradesh.

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Section - II / ~- II Answers to Question Nos.16 to 25 should not exceed 120 words in each case. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. Each question carries 08 marks.

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16. Analyze the problem of Centre - State relations in India. \/""

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19. Municipal Governance in India is facing serious challenges post 74th Constitutional -...,,,,- Amendment. Examine.

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21. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment has resulted in genuine devolution of powers and resources to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRis) in India. Discuss.

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22. China's One Belt One Road (OBOR) is an ambitious plan to expand its economy. With this in view, describe the overall China's Belt and Road Initiative and its impact on India.

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has joined the QUAD and has strategic interests in the region. With this in view, describe politics of Indo - Pacific region and policy options for India.

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25. Energy is the most vital factor to development of economy of any nation. India has made substantial progress in harnessing the renewable energy resources in past few years. However, still there are problems to be surmounted. With this in view, examine the major challenges to ln9,!a's energy security policy.

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Section - m Im-- III Answers to Question Nos.26 to 28 should not exceed 400 words in each case. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. Each question carries 20 marks.

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26. Describe the electoral reforms required for the smooth functioning of Indian C/ democracy.

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27. Discuss about the issues of conflict between India and China in the South China Sea. v"'

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v- improving the service delivery to its citizens in the State of Himachal Pradesh.

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