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(a) In a society marked by social inequity and gender inequality women self-help groups are bound to play a marginal role. Do you agree ? Give reasons for your answer. (20 marks)

(b) In the era of increasing stress on productivity work study provides the road ahead for the administrators. Identify the positive attributes of work study in the light of the statement. (15 marks)

(c) In the absence of a merit-based, fair and objective civil service a more partisan and corrupt government will emerge. Is the statement justified ? Give reasons. (15 marks)