Who described India as a ’soft state’ lacking the capacity to act against the vested interests?

Question

Chronologically arrange the following initiatives in monitoring the international environment.
A. United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm
B. Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
C. Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC
D. Brundtland Commission Report

Answer 1

India was termed a 'soft state' by Gunnar Myrdal, reflecting its challenges in policy implementation caused by corruption, inefficiency, and resistance from vested interests.

List-I (\(Books\))	List-II (\(Authors\))
A. Making Democracy Work	I. Frank Marini
B. Towards a New Public Administration	II. Jan-Erick Lane
C. Administration: The Art and Science of Organization and Management	III. Albert Lepawsky
D. Public Administration and Public Management	IV. Robert D. Putnam

Who described India as a ’soft state’ lacking the capacity to act against the vested interests?

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The Correct Option is A

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