9. Previous Year UPSC GS Mains Questions

1. UPSC 2013: The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.

2. UPSC 2014: The penetration of self-help groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing sociocultural hurdles. Examine.

3. UPSC 2015: Examine critically the recent changes in the rule governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976.

4. UPSC 2015: The Self Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Program (SBLP), which is India’s own innovation, has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women empowerment programme. Elucidate.

5. UPSC 2015: How can be the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of the Environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.

6. UPSC 2016: “In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only

marginal.” Critically examine this statement.

7. UPSC 2017: "The emergence of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the State from developmental activates." Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.