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Paper
GS-II
Question
Q10
Marks
12.5M
Word Limit
150W
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Paper
GS Paper II — Polity, Governance & International Relations
Subtopic
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections; Social empowerment
Difficulty
Medium
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For a 12.5-mark question with 150-word limit, structure your answer with a brief introduction, 2-3 main body points with evidence, and a forward-looking conclusion.