IASbaba’s TLP – 2017 : UPSC Mains General Studies Questions [18th July, 2017]- Day 7

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Welcome to Day 7 of TLP Phase II. Please understand that the next 12 weeks are not meant to test your knowledge. Most of you are giving your first attempt and its really important for you to self assess yourself over the fundamentals of various subjects. And even if you have appeared for CSM before, it is always desirable to brush up your basics before you go on to attempt highly analytical and thought provoking questions asked by UPSC. TLP Phase I was designed precisely for that. Moving on to Phase II, we will cover all possible issues of contemporary importance as well as touching upon various aspects of static subjects.

Please be sincere and regular in this phase of your preparation because what you build here will become the foundation of phase II of TLP.

1. Discuss the doctrine of separation of powers. With the help of suitable examples, illustrate its significance for a democratic polity.

2. What is right to legal aid? Why is it significant? Examine various alternate dispute resolution mechanisms that ensure fast and affordable justice.

3. Devolution of political and administrative power mean little if not backed by financial autonomy. Comment.

4. Various committees have examined the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats and recommended developmental strategies. Examine those recommendations through the lens of sustainability.

5. Do you think according the status of ‘living entity’ to rivers would help in their rejuvenation? Critically analyse.