Public Administration Mains 2018 : Solved Paper-1 (Question: 8)

Public Administration Mains 2019 : Solved Paper Question Paper-1 (Question-8)

SECTION-A

Q1 (a) In a society marked by social inequity and gender inequality women self-help groups are bound to play a marginal role. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. 20 Marks

ANSWER: Inequality between men and women is one of the most critical disparities in India and in developing world. This is not only reflected in matters such as education and opportunities available but also in more elementary fields of nutrition, health and survival which is basic human right.

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are small voluntary association of people from the same socio-economic background with a purpose of solving their common problems through self-help and mutual help. 

In India, usually self-help groups are women-oriented and most of their activities are concentrated towards savings and credit activities (apart from other activities focusing on women's empowerment, health and educational attainment, etc). There is a common perception in development literature that increased participation of women in savings and credit activities or economic attainment will empower women. Thus, self-help groups are seen as an important tool for empowering women. There is also the perception that economic attainment will empower women's status in family and in the community, giving them more power to participate in decision-making process.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are small voluntary association of people from the same socio-economic background with a purpose of solving their common problems through self-help and mutual help Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are small voluntary association of people from the same socio-economic background with a purpose of solving their common problems through self-help and mutual help

(b) In the era of increasing stress on productivity work study provides the road ahead for the administration. Identify the positive attributes of work study in the light of the statement. 15 Marks

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(c) In the absence of a merit-based, fair and objective civil service a more partisan and corrupt government will emerge. Is the statement justified? Give reason. 15 Marks

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