ANNOUNCEMENT – There is a change in format. Students will now have to post answers on the questions page separately by clicking on the links given below. We plan to track progress for each of the GS papers and to achieve the same, this modification becomes important. Students who are unable to post answers, please email hello@civilsdaily.com. You will receive a resolution for sure. 

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Question 1)

The art and architecture of the Mauryan Empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of Indian art. Comment. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work?  Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee. (15 Marks)

Question 3)

The proposed rules to Wage Code Bill do not solve the problem of minimum wages but exacerbate it. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

There was a day-light murder of a very popular social activist who always raised the issue of poor and downtrodden before District Administration. He was very popular among the downtrodden. A strong and determined crowed of ten thousand people have assembled at the collectorate with the dead body demanding immediate action against the accused police officials who have failed to provide necessary security to the leader. People suspect that there is a hand of one powerful leader from the ruling party. You are the head of the District Administration? (a) What are the options available to you? (7.5 Marks) (b) Evaluate the merits and demerits of each option and choose the option which you consider best, giving reasons? (7.5 Marks)

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