ANSWER WRITING FOCUS GROUP 2024

TEST #3

Instructions to Candidates -
 There are 7 Questions in this Question paper.
 All Questions are Compulsory.
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Q.1) Critically analyse the provisions and impact of the recent legislations regarding the
Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office of the Chief Election Commissioner and
other Election Commissioners. (150 Words)

Q.2) Self Helf Groups have the potential to become the best antidote to various socio-economic
challenges plaguing rural India. Examine. (150 Words)

Q.3) The Civil Society Organisations could play a meaningful role strengthening the democracy;
however, they have often succumbed to parochial interests. Do you agree? Justify with suitable
arguments. (150 Words)

Q.4) “Although accountability does not start and end with audit, it emphasises the need to fix
responsibility for healthy governance”. In the light of this statement, evaluate the role of CAG in
meeting the challenges of improving governance and extracting executive accountability.
(150 Words)

Q.5) How far do you think has the National Commission for Women (NCW) been successful in
fulfilling its mandate? Do you think that granting constitutional status to the NCW would
empower it to combat the increasing crimes against women more effectively? (250 Words)

Q.6) Discuss the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India in ensuring the integrity of
the markets and protecting the interests of the investors. (250 Words)

Q.7) The government needs to evolve its approach with the NGOs, moving beyond mere
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regulation to forming a collaborative partnership aimed at enhancing the country's development
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process. Elucidate. (250 Words)
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