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(a) India is playing a very significant role in world affairs. Examine the stands taken by India in important global and regional summits. (20 marks)

(b) The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act devolved functions, finances and functionaries for planning of rural areas in India. Discuss the major achievements with examples. (15 marks)

(c) How do small and fragmented landholdings affect the agro-ecological system in rural India? What are the resilient steps needed to overcome this issue? (15 marks)