Syllabus: GS 2 – Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
| Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India | 2013 | |
| “In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been marginal, critically examine | 2016 | |
| How do pressure groups influence the Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years? (150 words) | 2017 | |
| What are the methods used by the farmer’s organizations to influence the policy- makers in India and how effective are these methods? | 2019 | |
| “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. | 2021 | |
| Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. | 2023 |