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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals

Topic:[GS-II] Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.16 PYQs
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Mains - GS-II

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2026MainsGS-IIQ.16
"Transparency and accountability in governance are not about controlling corruption but about creating the trust of stakeholders in the policy process by following the Rule of Law and Participatory Governance." Comment.
Governance
2025MainsGS-IIQ.7
e-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.
Governance
2025MainsGS-IIQ.17
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Amidst the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away.
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There was not a single person amongst those assembled who was willing to become the leader.
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Among the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected.
Polity
2024MainsGS-IIQ.16
The Citizens' charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realisation of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.
GS-II
2024MainsGS-IIQ.18
e-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context evaluate the role of the 'Interactive Service Model' of e-governance.
GS-II
2023MainsGS-IIQ.8
e-governance, as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features?
GS-II
2020MainsGS-IIQ.2
Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission. Discuss.
Transparency and Accountability
2020MainsGS-IIQ.8
"The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government". Discuss.
GS-II
2019MainsGS-IIQ.8
Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects/Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors, and suggest measures for their effective implementation.
Governance
2018MainsGS-IIQ.8
E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the 'use value' of information. Explain.
Polity and Governance
2018MainsGS-IIQ.18
The Citizens' Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens' Charter.
Governance
2017MainsGS-IIQ.3
Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government's accountability to the people. Discuss.
Governance
2016MainsGS-IIQ.11
"Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people's participation in the governance system are inter-dependent." Discuss their relationship in the context of India.
Governance

Mains - GS-III

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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)

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