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Paper
GS-II
Question
Q14
Marks
12.5M
Word Limit
250W
Directive: Critically examine
Examine the issue closely, then judge its merits and limitations and give a reasoned verdict.
Structure (12.5 marks · about 250 words)
This sub-point (Role of NGOs, SHGs, groups, donors, charities and other stakeholders) has been asked 14 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper II: Polity, Governance & International Relations
Subject
Development Processes & NGOsSubtopic
Role of NGOs, SHGs, groups, donors, charities and other stakeholders
Source
Official UPSC 2016 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: Development processes and the development industry — the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2016 GS-II question from the "Development Processes & NGOs" area of the official syllabus. It carries 12.5 marks with a 250-word limit.
For a 12.5-mark question with a 250-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.