Previous Year Question Patterns

Year	Marks	Question	Topic
—	—	Not asked in 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, or 2023	—

Pattern analysis: Topic 60 has never been asked. However, its adjacency to consistently-asked topics (RTI as integrity mechanism in #59; media ethics in liberal context; transparency and anti-corruption) means examiners may integrate it into a broader question. Given the 2026 syllabus explicitly names "transparency, media, bureaucracy" — a standalone question is probable.

Predicted question types:

1. "What is a liberal society? How do transparency and free media strengthen liberal democracy?" (10-mark)
2. "Explain the role of RTI Act in ensuring bureaucratic accountability." (5-mark)
3. "What are the ethical challenges facing media in India today?" (5-mark)
4. "Discuss whistleblower protection as a tool for administrative transparency." (5-mark)

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