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6. Test Series Questions

 

1. As the demand for welfare state grew, the size of the state expanded dramatically. But now there is a demand for ‘less government, more governance'. Critically examine.Answer:2. Convergence and interlinking of various government schemes can lead to better service delivery and cost effectiveness. Illustrate.Answer:3. The developmental model in India should include rural development schemes that are “demand driven” rather than “programme driven”. Examine with respect to the design of various social sector schemes.Answer:4. Rights-based approach to social policy, which has rippled through India over the past decade and a half, reorients governance from ideas of patronage towards duty of the state and justified claims of citizens. Discuss with examples. Also, explain how the rights-based approach helps in improving public service delivery.Answer:5. MGNREGA has been termed as a stellar example for rural development. In this context, discuss how far the design of MGNREGA program makes it more successful than other rural development programmes.2017-9-854Answer:Success of MGNREGA