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(a) What factors have led to the expansion of the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs? How can it coordinate its affairs more effectively with the Ministry of Defence? (20)

(b) "Introduction of G.S.T. (Goods and Services Tax) no doubt has economic benefits, but tends to compromise the States' inherent right to impose taxes." In this context, comment on the changing nature of Union-State financial relations. (20)

(c) "Planning in India has failed to meet the challenges of economic development and social change." Discuss the statement in the context of the emergence of NITI Aayog. (10)