pyq/2017/geography-optional-ii/3

(a) "An effective three-tier Panchayat Raj System will strengthen the bottom-up approach to multilevel planning in India.” Explain. (20 marks)

(b) "Linguistic diversity is an asset as well as a challenge in India.” Explain the statement focussing on the distribution of languages and the major steps taken to address the related issues. (15 marks)

(c) How may tourism in hilly areas of India be developed as an important source of economy? (15 marks)