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“Effective cooperative federalism must extend beyond fiscal transfers to shared responsibility for social development outcomes.” Discuss the significance of Centre-State coordination in social sector governance. Analyse the institutional constraints affecting its effectiveness

Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Q3. “Effective cooperative federalism must extend beyond fiscal transfers to shared responsibility for social development outcomes.” Discuss the significance of Centre-State coordination in social sector governance. Analyse the institutional constraints affecting its effectiveness. Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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“The growing burden of childhood obesity reflects a deeper transformation in India’s social and cultural landscape.” Analyse the factors driving this transformation. Evaluate its long-term implications for demographic dividend and social development.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society Q2. “The growing burden of childhood obesity reflects a deeper transformation in India’s social and cultural landscape.” Analyse the factors driving this transformation. Evaluate its long-term implications for demographic dividend and social development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Childhood obesity has emerged as …

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“The invisibility of care work continues to reinforce gender inequality despite rising female educational attainment.” Evaluate how strengthening childcare systems can address this challenge.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, Q2. “The invisibility of care work continues to reinforce gender inequality despite rising female educational attainment.” Evaluate how strengthening childcare systems can address this challenge. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The recent Bengaluru crèche incident has highlighted the continuing …

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“Sustainable crime prevention requires addressing social vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on law enforcement.” Assess the role of community-oriented policing in crime prevention. Explain its contribution to social development.

Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism Q6. “Sustainable crime prevention requires addressing social vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on law enforcement.” Assess the role of community-oriented policing in crime prevention. Explain its contribution to social development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent initiatives such as Rajnandgaon Police’s ‘Pahal’ …

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What is the care economy? Examine its contribution to economic and social development.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. What is the care economy? Examine its contribution to economic and social development. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: IE Why the question The recent Supreme Court recognition of the economic value of unpaid domestic labour has revived discussions on the care economy and its contribution …

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“The persistence of child malnutrition reflects structural deficits in public health, nutrition and social development.” Discuss.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Q3. “The persistence of child malnutrition reflects structural deficits in public health, nutrition and social development.” Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question NFHS-6 findings have highlighted both progress and persistent concerns in child nutrition, bringing renewed attention to the structural factors influencing nutritional …

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