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QUESTION N10
GS2
12.5 marks

In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.

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What the examiner wants

Critically examine the exact proposition in the PYQ — “In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Civil Society.

Critically examineWeigh the strengths and the weaknesses, then give a balanced verdict.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.’, directly answer: In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal≈45 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.’, directly answer: Critically examine this statement≈45 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Civil Society≈45 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Frame Civil SocietyEvidence/arguments supporting the propositionLimitations/counter-viewBalanced judgement tied to the directive

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.’, avoid a generic note on Civil Society; answer the actual wording/directive and the Civil Society proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.’, do not add examples around Civil Society unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • Provision/institution → issue → implication table
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.