Mains

5 questions

#	Question	Microtheme	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper	Subject
2024
1	The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.	Civil Services	2024	GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy.	10.0	GS2	Governance
2020
2	“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.	Civil Services	2020	GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy.	10.0	GS2	Governance
2017
3	Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment	Civil Services	2017	GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy.	15.0	GS2	Governance
2016
4	Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.	Civil Services	2016	GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy.	12.5	GS2	Governance
2014
5	Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine.	Civil Services	2014	GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy.	12.5	GS2	Governance