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6 questions

# Question Year UPSC Syllabus Marks GS Paper
2025
1 Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors rather than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify. 2025 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 10.0 GS2
2023
2 Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. 2023 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 15.0 GS2
2021
3 Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model. 2021 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 15.0 GS2
2016
4 In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement. 2016 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 12.5 GS2
2015
5 Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. 2015 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 12.5 GS2
6 How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints. 2015 GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 12.5 GS2