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(a) "The village was not merely a place where people lived; it had a design in which were reflected the basic values of Indian civilization.” Who said this? Elaborate. (20 marks)

(b) Discuss the role of NGOs in the socioeconomic and political development of weaker sections and the manner in which they facilitate other stakeholders. (15 marks)

(c) Trace the history and describe the methods of formulating the lists of OBCs, both at the State and National levels. (15 marks)