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Answer the following in about 150 words each: (10×5=50)

(a) Mughal administration incorporated a combination of Indian and extra-Indian elements. Discuss.

(b) There is a constant and continuous collision between bureaucratic values and democratic values which adversely affects development. Do you agree? Elaborate.

(c) Parliamentary committees are at the deliberative core of parliamentary work which is crucial for refining legislations. Elucidate.

(d) Considering India's diversity, the planning pattern of 'one-size-fits-all' was discarded in favour of indicative planning. To what extent has it been useful to India?

(e) Even if all the States combine together, they cannot have their way in the decision-making in the GST Council, unless the Union agrees to it. Analyze this in the perspective of federalism in India.