24 Sep 2026GS2Full length test
Full length test: GS2
Questions you have written before will appear here. That is by design. Writing an answer a second time, after reading the model answer, is the point of the day.
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20 questions1 · VidBodh original10 marks150 words
The Sixteenth Finance Commission's award for 2026 to 2031 has retained the States' share at 41 per cent while rewriting the distribution formula. Examine how far its recommendations strengthen the fiscal position of the States.
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2 · GS2 201710 marks150 words
Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.
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3 · GS2 201810 marks150 words
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?
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4 · GS2 201910 marks150 words
What can France learn from the Indian Constitution's approach to secularism?
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5 · GS2 201910 marks150 words
Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects/Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors, and suggest measures for their effective implementation.
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6 · GS2 202410 marks150 words
Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.
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7 · GS2 201810 marks150 words
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.
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8 · GS2 202010 marks150 words
In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.
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9 · GS2 201910 marks150 words
'The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.' Comment.
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10 · GS2 201810 marks150 words
A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India's joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018.
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11 · GS2 202215 marks250 words
Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of issuing an ordinance again of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.
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12 · GS2 201915 marks250 words
"The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India." Discuss.
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13 · GS2 202315 marks250 words
Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women's effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India.
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14 · GS2 202015 marks250 words
Indian constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.
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15 · GS2 202115 marks250 words
Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.
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16 · GS2 202315 marks250 words
Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between, education, skill and employment.
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17 · GS2 201815 marks250 words
How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India?
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18 · GS2 201915 marks250 words
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.
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19 · GS2 202215 marks250 words
'Clean energy is the order of the day.' Describe briefly India's changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
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20 · GS2 202415 marks250 words
Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India's maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition?
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