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6 questions

#	Question	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper
2025
1	"In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution, defeating the objectives of development." Critically evaluate.	2025	GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)	15.0	GS2
2019
2	The need for cooperation among various service sector has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges bring the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of ‘Collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s Development process.	2019	GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)	15.0	GS2
3	‘In the context of neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost effective and remove many implementation blockages.’-Discuss.	2019	GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)	15.0	GS2
2018
4	Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate 'protection and prevention of degradation' to environment. " Comment with relevant illustration.	2018	GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)	10.0	GS2
2016
5	Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive to this important change?	2016	GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)	12.5	GS2
2014
6	Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.	2014	GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)	12.5	GS2