25 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 · GS2 202210 marks150 words
To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?
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2 · GS2 201810 marks150 words
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee.
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3 · GS2 202210 marks150 words
"Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute." Comment.
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4 · GS2 202410 marks150 words
Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to "one nation – one election" principle.
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5 · GS2 202010 marks150 words
The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in the recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
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6 · GS2 202510 marks150 words
Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
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7 · GS2 202210 marks150 words
Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
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8 · GS2 202110 marks150 words
"Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development." Analyze.
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9 · GS2 202210 marks150 words
Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation?
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10 · GS2 202110 marks150 words
"The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union." Explain.
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11 · GS2 202415 marks250 words
Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world's most powerful judiciary?
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12 · GS2 202515 marks250 words
What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.
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13 · GS2 202015 marks250 words
The strength sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of 'Functions, Functionaries and Funds' to the contemporary stage of 'Functionality'. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.
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14 · GS2 201715 marks250 words
The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two Houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reason thereof.
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15 · GS2 202415 marks250 words
The Citizens' charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realisation of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.
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16 · GS2 202515 marks250 words
"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.
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17 · GS2 202015 marks250 words
"Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine, is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India." Evaluate the role of Self-Help Groups in achieving the twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India.
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18 · GS2 202015 marks250 words
Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.
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19 · GS2 202315 marks250 words
'Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos' Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security.
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20 · GS2 201915 marks250 words
'What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India's national self-esteem and ambitions.' Explain with suitable examples.
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