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(a) 'NITI Aayog' has changed the way India strategized for economic development, but its effectiveness is yet to be seen, especially when its financial powers are far less than its predecessor. Analyze. (20 marks)

(b) Even though the law and order administration is a State subject, it is paradoxical that the Central agencies—NIA or paramilitary forces under the Union Government—have restricted the powers of State Governments. Discuss. (20 marks)

(c) Performance grants devolved by Finance Commission of India have increased the financial accountability of the local bodies. Elaborate. (10 marks)