Grassroots Democracy - PSIR PYQs

GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY

1. Do you think that despite having significant limitations the Panchayati Raj institutions have strengthened the process of democratic decentralization? Give your views. [200words, 15marks] [2021]
2. To what extent has 73rd and 74th amendments of the Indian Constitution enhanced women's empowerment ? [200words, 15marks] [2020]
3. Political decentralisation has not been matched by administrative decentralisation at the grass roots level. Explain. [150words, 10marks] [2019]
4. New Panchayat Raj is an effective instrument for women empowerment. Discuss. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
5. Examine the provisions of Panchayat Extension Services Act (PESA) 1996. [250words, 20marks] [2018]
6. Has the 73rd constitutional amendment empowered women in Panchayat in India? Discuss. [200words, 15marks] [2017]
7. The goal of good governance will be achieved only by strengthening the grass root level democracy. Comment. [250words, 20marks] [2016]
8. Examine the role of Panchayat raj institutions and urban local bodies in deepening of democracy in India. [250words, 20marks] [2015]
9. Explain how participation of women impacted the functioning of rural bodies in India. [200words, 15marks] [2014]
10. Examine the changing structure of panchayati raj institutions with special reference to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. [200words, 15marks] [2013]
11. The panchayati Raj institutions and district administration should develop a new relationship for achieving the goal of good governance. Comment. [200words, 20marks] [2007]
12. Discuss how far the grass root democratic institutions have remained successful in accelerating the process of rural development after the 73rd constitutional amendment. [60marks] [2007]
13. Highlight the impact of 73rd Constitutional Amendment on the working of the Panchayati Raj institutions in India. [60marks] [2006]
14. Discuss the role of Gram Sabha under the Constitution (Seventy third-Amendment) Act 1992. [200words, 20marks] [2005]
15. Bring out the common and unique features of the 73rd and the 74th amendments to the Constitution of India. Do you think that these amendments would contribute to the achievement of gender and social justice at the grass root level? [60marks] [2002]
16. Write a short note on the concept of empowerment. [200words, 20marks] [1998] 

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