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Whistle blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle blower?
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2022
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“Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption”. Do you
agree with this view? Justify your answer.
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2019
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“Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and
obstruction in the path of national development.” Discuss Kautilya’s views.
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2016
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It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there is no dearth of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples.
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2014
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Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online method particularly to vulnerable section of society.
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2022
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Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery, ignoring the core issues before him, is no rare in the bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate.
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2022
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Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision
making is debatable issue. Critically evaluate with a suitable example.
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2021
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Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically
examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications.
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2019
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Explain the basic principles of citizens charter movement and bring out its
importance.
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2019
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Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable
examples.
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2018
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Discuss the Public Services Code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative
Reforms Commission.
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2016
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An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate.
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2021
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There is a view that the Official Secrets Act is an obstacle to the implementation
of Right to Information Act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss.
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2019
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“The Right to Information Act is not all about citizens’ empowerment alone, it
essentially redefines the concept of accountability.” Discuss
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2018
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Today we find that in spite of various measures like prescribing codes of conduct, setting up vigilance cells/commissions, RTI, active media and strengthening of legal mechanisms, corrupt practices are not coming under control. (a) Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications.
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2015
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‘Probity is essential for an effective system of government and socio-economic development.’ Discuss.
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2023
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What do you understand by term ‘good governance’? How far recent initiatives in
terms of e-Governance steps taken by the State have helped the beneficiaries? Discuss with suitable examples.
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2022
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What do you understand by the term ‘public servant’? Reflect on the expected
role of public servant.
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2019
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What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government.
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2019
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“The true rule, in determining to embrace, or reject any thing, is not whether it has any evil in it; but whether it has more evil than good. There are few things wholly evil or wholly good. Almost every thing, especially of government policy, is an inseparable compound of the two; so that our best judgment of the preponderance between them is continually demanded.” – Abraham Lincoln.
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2018
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What do you understand by the term ‘voice of conscience’? How do you prepare
yourself to heed to the voice of conscience?
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What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? Narrate one incident in your life when
you were faced with such a crisis and how you resolved the same.
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What do you understand by the terms ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical
governance’?
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2016
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What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’ in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples.
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2023
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In contemporary world, corporate sector’s contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate work mandated? Critically examine.
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2022
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Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable.
Analyse.
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2017
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What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any
one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
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2015
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‘International aid’ is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ‘ethics in contemporary international aid; Support your answer with suitable examples.
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2023
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Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affair.
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2022
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“Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society.
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2021
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“The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty.’ Examine this statement in the context of international relations.
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2020
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Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.
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2017
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At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples.
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2015
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Differentiate ‘moral intuition’ from ‘moral reasoning’ with suitable examples.
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2023
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What is meant by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be
followed by civil servants in public interest?
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2018
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Some recent developments such as introduction of RTI Act, media and judicial activism, etc., are proving helpful in bringing about greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government. However, it is also being observed that at times the mechanisms are misused. Another negative effect is that the officers are now afraid to take prompt decisions. Analyze this situation in detail and suggest how this dichotomy can be resolved. Suggest how these
negative impacts can be minimized.
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2015
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There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they Occupy positions of power, handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide-ranging impact on society and environment. What steps have you taken to improve your ethical competence to handle such responsibility?
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2014
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Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision-making? Discuss.
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2023
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What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? How does it manifest itself in the public
domain?
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2019
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Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them
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2020
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“In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly
or by clear implication.” Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant discharging his/her duties.
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2018
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Law and Ethics are considered to be the two tools for controlling human conduct
so as to make it conducive to civilized social existence. (a) Discuss how they achieve this objective.
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2016
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“A mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well-developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties.” Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples, where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically.
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2015
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Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a
mountain valley bound by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing with unforeseen contingencies?
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2018
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Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.
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2018
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Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when(a) official duties,(b) public
interest, and(c) personal interestare taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
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2017
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Public servants are likely to confront with the issues of ‘Conflict of Interest’. What do you understand by the term ‘Conflict of Interest’ and how does it manifest in the decision making by public servants? If faced with the conflict of interest situation, how would you resolve it? Explain with the help of examples.
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2015
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What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss
the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard.
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2020
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We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the
country. Despite existing legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is on the rise. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace.
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2014
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What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
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2023
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Given below are three quotation of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context?
‘‘The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer’’. –Mahatma Gandhi
‘‘To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves.’’ –Jawharlal Nahru
‘‘Do not hate anybody, because that hatred that comes out from you must, in the long run, come back to you. If you love, that love will come back to you, completing the circle.’’ Swami Vivekananda
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2023
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“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his
enemies.” – Aristotle
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“Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” Dalai Lama.
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2022
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“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace
within ourselves.” Dalai Lama
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2021
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What does each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) “Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.- Swami Vivekananda
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2021
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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” –
Mahatma Gandhi
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2020
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What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss.
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2020
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“Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your
hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.” – Swami Vivekanand
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2020
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“An unexamined life is not worth living”. – Socrates
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2019
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Analyse John Rawls’s concept of social justice in the Indian context.
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2016
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Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s Concept of seven sin.
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2016
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Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context:
“The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”
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2015
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Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings. Giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development.
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2014
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‘‘What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ – not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.’’ Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.
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2023
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In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the
same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.
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2021
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“A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” – Socrates
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2020
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“Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a
nation’s spirit.’ Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.
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2020
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What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be
learned? Discuss.
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2020
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“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead
of against you”. Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (150 words)
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2019
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“Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” – Mahatma
Gandhi.
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2018
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How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?
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2017
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Anger is a harmful negative emotion. It is injurious to both personal life and work
life. (a) Discuss how it leads to negative emotions and undesirable behaviours. (b) How can it be managed and controlled?
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2016
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What is ‘emotional intelligence’ and how can it be developed in people? How
does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?
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2013
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Write short notes on the following in 30 words each:
Constitutional morality
Conflict of interest
Probity in public life
Challenges of digitalization
Devotion to duty
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2022
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Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with
suitable illustrations.
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2022
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“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable
illustration.
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2021
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Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities
to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.
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2021
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Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with a suitable example.
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2021
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Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant.
Describe the /ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in public servants.
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2021
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Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant.
Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
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2021
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What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable
examples.
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2020
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State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
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2018
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One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with
reference to a real life example.
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2017
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Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service:(a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness and Justice (d) Courage of Conviction
(e) Spirit of service
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2017
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Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it
may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss.
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2017
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“Max Weber said that it is not wise to apply to public administration the sort of moral and ethical norms we apply to matters of personal conscience. It is important to realize that the state bureaucracy might possess its own independent bureaucratic morality.” Critically analyse this statement.
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2016
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Why should impartiality and non-partisanship be considered as foundational values in public services, especially in the present day socio-political context? Illustrate your answer with examples.
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2016
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How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socioethical values considered necessary in public services be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants?
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2016
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How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public
service? Explain with examples.
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2015
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What do you understand by ‘probity’ in public life? What are the difficulties in
practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome?
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2014
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What does ‘accountability’ mean in the context of public service? What measures
can be adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants?
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2014
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In the context of defence services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer.
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2014
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“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity
is dangerous and dreadful.” What do you understand by this statement? Explain your stand with illustrations from the modern context.
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2014
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What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service?
Integrity,
Perseverance,
Spirit of Service,
Commitment,
Courage of Conviction
Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.
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2013
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The Rules and Regulations provided to all the civil servants are same, yet there is difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, whereas negative minded officers are unable to achieve goals by interpreting the same Rules and
Regulations against the case. Discuss with illustrations. (Answer in 150 words) 10
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2022
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Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of humans. How to build a suitable needed for a public servant? (150 words – 10
marks)
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2021
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A positive attitude is considered to be an essential characteristic of a civil servant
who is often required to function under extreme stress. What contributes to a positive attitude in a person?
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2020
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“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the
nation, there is peace in the world” – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (150 words)
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2019
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“A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.” – M.K.
Gandhi.
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2019
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Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active
politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.
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2017
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How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan?
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2016
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Two different kinds of attitudes exhibited by public servants towards their work
have been identified as the bureaucratic attitude and the democratic attitude.
Distinguish between these two terms and write their merits and demerits,
Suggest more effective strategies to tackle this menace. Is it possible to balance the two to create a better administration for the faster development of our country?
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2015
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“Social values are more important than economic values.” Discuss the above
statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.
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2015
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What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent about many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do
you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes?
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2014
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The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the
consequences of this situation for personal well-being and for societal well-being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy?
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2014
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Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all round
development of an individual and social transformation”. Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement.
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2020
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Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society.
Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in Today’s educated Indians.
How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values considered necessary in public services be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants?
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2016
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“Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character,
give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln.
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“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I
strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” – Abdul Kalam.
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2022
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“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” —Warren Buffet….What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.
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2018
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“There is enough on this earth for every one’s need but for no one’s greed.” –
Mahatma Gandhi
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Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii)
who worked for the development of society and country.
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2017
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“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct
them.” – Napoleon Bonaparte.
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2017
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“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse.
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2017
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‘‘Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.’’ In Your opinion what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?
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2023
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“The current internet expansion has instilled a different set of cultural values which are often in conflict with traditional values.’ Discuss.
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2020
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Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify.
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2017
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Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others
strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.
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2013
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Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what
is right to do.’-Potter Stewart.
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2022
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It is believed that adherence to ethics in human actions would ensure in smooth functioning of an organization/system. If so, what does ethics seek to promote in human life? How do ethical values assist in the resolution of conflicts faced by him in his day-to-day functioning?
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2022
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Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and
the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.” -Erik Erikson
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2021
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Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major
components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony.
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2020
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What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’? How does one uphold
constitutional morality?
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2019
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“Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common
good.” – Tirukkural
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2018
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With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.
|
2018
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What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference
between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.
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2018
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Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
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2017
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The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of
the good life. Discuss.
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2017
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Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being.
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2016
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What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
|
2015
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Differentiate between the following: Law and Ethics, Ethical management and
Management of ethics, Discrimination and Preferential treatment, Personal ethics and Professional ethics
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2015
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The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal well-being and for societal well-being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy?
|
2014
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What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important
in public administration?
|
2014
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“Human beings should always be treated as ‘ends’ in themselves and never as
merely `means’.” Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern techno-economic society.
|
2014
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All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean
to you? Explain with examples.
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2014
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“The good of an individual is contained in the good of all.” what do you understand
by this statement? How can this principle be implemented in public life?
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2013
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It is often said that ‘politics’ and ‘ethics do not go together. What is your opinion
in this regard? Justify your answer with illustration.
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2013
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What do you understand by ‘Values’ and ‘Ethics’? In what way is it important to
be ethical along with being professionally competent? Explain with examples.
|
2013
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Human rights activists constantly highlight the view that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human rights abuses by the security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists? Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by the Apex Court.
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2014
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Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists
and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.
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2022
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Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and
obnoxious nexus. Also, suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism.
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2021
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The banning of ‘Jamaat-e – islaami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in
insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of OGWs
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2019
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The Indian government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the unlawful activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA Act. Analyze the changes in the context of prevailing security environment while discussing the scope and reasons for opposing the UAPA by human rights organizations.
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2018
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The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions
do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?
|
2017
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“Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.”
Analyse the above statement.
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2015
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The diverse nature of India as a multireligious and multi-ethnic society is not
immune to the impact of radicalism which has been in her neighbourhood. Discuss along with the strategies to be adopted to counter this environment.
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2014
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Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in Indian youth joining the
ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous for the internal security of our country?
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2014
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In 2012, the longitudinal marking of the high-risk areas for piracy was moved
from 65° East to 78° east in the Arabian Sea by the International Maritime organisation. What impact does this have on India’s maritime security concerns?
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2014
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Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money
laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
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2021
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India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What counter-measures should be taken to prevent the same?
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2017
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Money laundering poses a serious threat to country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace?
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2013
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Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent
internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues gest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.
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2022
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What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?
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2020
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Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many
parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.
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2017
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The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region.
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2016
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The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements with Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the left wing extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.
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2015
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Article 244 of Indian Constitution relates to Administration of Scheduled areas
and tribal areas. Analyze the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing Extremism.
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2013
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What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational,
technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security.
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2022
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Analyse the multidimensıonal challenges posed by external state and non-state
actors, to the internal security of India. Also, discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats.
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2021
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Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By
giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.
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2017
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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset
of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same.
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2017
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The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with
armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.
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2016
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China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an
economic corridor. What thread does it dispose for India’s security? Critically examine.
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2013
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What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the
challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.
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2022
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Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border
cyber attacks. Also, discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
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2021
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Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to
fight the menace.
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2020
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What is the CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling
internet crimes in India.
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2018
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Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitalized world due to rising cyber crimes. The justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weakness of the report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?
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2017
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Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to
prevent it.
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2016
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Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of server vis-a-
vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses.
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2015
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Use of Internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a
major concern. How have these have misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.
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2015
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Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a “Digital Armed Force” to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 outlining the challenges perceived in its effective
implementation.
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2014
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Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same.
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2013
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What are social networking site and what security implications do these sites
present?
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2013
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What is digital signature? What does its authentication mean? Giver various
salient built in features of a digital signature.
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2013
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For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals
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2020
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Analyse internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar,
Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.
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2020
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Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the
various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges.
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2018
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Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.
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2015
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How illegal transborder migration does pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bring out the factors which give impetus to such migration.
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2014
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International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above the territory. What do you understand by airspace? What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggests ways to contain the threat.
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2014
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How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management,
particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?
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2013
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What do you understand by Fixed Dose Drug Combinations (FDCs)? Discuss their merits and demerits.
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2013
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Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics without Doctor’s prescription, be contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant diseases in India? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved.
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2014
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Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?
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2017
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Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activity benefitted the field of biopharma?
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2018
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How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?
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2020
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What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology/? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of society? (250 words – 15 marks)
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2021
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What is the basic principle behind vaccine development? How do vaccines work? What approaches were adopted by the Indian vaccine manufacturers to produce COVID-19 vaccines?
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2022
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Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.
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2023
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Launched on 25th December, 2021, James Webb Space Telescope has been much in the news since then. What are its unique features which make it superior to its predecessor Space Telescopes ? What are the key goals of this mission ? What potential benefits does it hold for the human race?
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2022
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What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our
space programme?
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2019
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India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbitter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space mission, both in terms of technology and logistics? Explain critically.
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2017
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Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology.
How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?
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2016
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What do you understand by ‘Standard Positioning Systems’ and ‘Protection Positioning Systems’ in the GPS era? Discuss the advantages India perceives from its ambitious IRNSS programme employing just seven satellites.
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2014
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How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine
from patenting by pharmaceutical companies?
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2018
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India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) which has a database containing formatted information on more than 2 million medicinal
formulations is proving a powerful weapon in the country’s fight against
erroneous patents. Discuss the pros and cons making this database publicly available under open-source licensing.
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2014
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Bring out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to section 3(d) in the Indian Patent Law, 1970. Discuss how it has been utilized by Supreme court in its judgment rejecting Novartis patent application for “Glivec”. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision.
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2013
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In a globalised world, intellectual property rights assume significance and are a
source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms – copyrights, patents and trade secrets.
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2013
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How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system
presently available in the world?
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2021
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The Nobel Prize in Physics of 2014 was jointly awarded to Akasaki, Amano and
Nakamura for the invention of Blue LEDs in 1990s. How has this invention impacted the everyday life of human beings?
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2021
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What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology/? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of society?
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2021
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What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health
sector?
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2020
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Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the
conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?
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2020
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Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and
technology in India. What is the advantage of fast breeder reactor programme in India?
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2016
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Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.
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2015
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What are the areas of prohibitive labour that can be sustainably managed by robots? Discuss the initiatives that can propel research in premier research institutes for substantive and gainful innovation
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2014
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How does the 3D printing technology work? List out the advantages and
disadvantages of the technology.
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2013
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What is the basic principle behind vaccine development? How do vaccines
work? What approaches were adopted by the Indian vaccine manufacturers to produce COVID-19 vaccines?
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2022
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Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose, is deposited on the
surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products?
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2022
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COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic.
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2020
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How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes
in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?
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2020
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Can overuse and the availability of antibiotics without doctor’s prescription, the contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant diseases in India? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved.
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2013
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What do you understand by fixed dose drug combinations (FDCs)? Discuss
their merits and demerits.
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2013
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What do you understand by Umpire decision review in cricket? Discuss its
various components. Explain how silicon tape on the edge of a bat may fool the system?
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2013
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What is an FRP composite material? How are they manufactured? Discuss their
applications in aviation and automobile industry
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2013
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How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?
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2019
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Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science
is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.
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2014
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Discuss in detail the photochemical smog emphasizing its formation, effects and
mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol.
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2022
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Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the available
coastal management techniques for combating the hazard?
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2022
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Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of the Kyoto Protocol, 1997.
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2022
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Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to
our environment. Analyze the impact of sand mining along the Indians coasts, citing specific examples.
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2019
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What are the impediments in disposing of the huge quantities of discarded solid
wastes which are continuously being generated? How do we remove safely the toxic wastes that have been accumulating in our habitable environment?
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2018
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‘Climate Change’ is a global problem. How will India be affected by climate
change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change?
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2016
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Should the pursuit of carbon credit and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs foreconomic growth.
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2014
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What are the consequences of Illegal mining? Discuss the Ministry of
Environment and Forest’s concept of GO AND NO GO zones for the coal mining sector.
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2013
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How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020
differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?
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2020
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Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in
the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
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2017
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Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects.
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2016
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Environmental impact assessment studies are increasingly undertaken before the project is cleared by the government. Discuss the environmental impacts of coal- fired thermal plants located at Pitheads.
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2013
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Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference?
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2021
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Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
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2021
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Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at the World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar
Alliance (ISA)?
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2021
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What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
initiated by the Government of India?
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2020
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Sikkim is the first ‘Organic State’ in India. What are the ecological and
economical benefits of an Organic State?
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2018
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What is a wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of
wetland conservation. Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India.
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2018
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Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for the sustainable development of a region.
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2018
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How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act,2002
helpful in the conservation of flora and fauna?
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2017
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Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of the National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
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2016
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The Namami Gange and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental inputs?
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2014
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Enumerate the National Water Policy of India. Taking river Ganges as an example, discuss the strategies which may be adopted for river water pollution control and management. What are the legal provisions of the management and handling of hazardous wastes in India?
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2013
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What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How
can it be made effective and transparent?
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2022
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What are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make food grain
distribution system more effective?
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2019
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“Industrial growth rate has lagged behind in the overall growth of Gross- Domestic-Product (GDP) in the post-reform period” Give reasons. How far the recent changes is Industrial Policy are capable of increasing the industrial
growth rate?
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2018
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How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector
of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?
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2017
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Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth of services vis-a-vis industry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base? .
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2014
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Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indians. Are they
competing with the MNCs satisfactorily? Discuss.
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2014
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State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria.
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2023
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How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-
economic conditions of marginal and small farmers?
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2021
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Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development. Identify the factors
that were responsible for the success of land reforms in India.
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2017
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In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made
agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.
|
2015
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The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 has come into effect from 1st January, 2014. What are the key issues which would get addressed with the Act in place? What implications would it have on industrialization and agriculture
in India? .
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2014
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Establish relationship between land reforms, agricultural productivity and
elimination of poverty in the Indian economy. Discuss the difficulties in designing and implementation of agriculture – friendly land reforms in India.
|
2013
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Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation.
Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.
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2020
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Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard.
|
2018
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Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is
gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIS? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.
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2016
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There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss the issues plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation. governing laws and administration.
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2016
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Explain how Private Public Partnership arrangements, in long gestation infrastructure projects, can transfer unsustainable liabilities to the future. What arrangements need to be put in place to ensure that successive generations’ capacities are not compromised?
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2015
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector is now set to be
liberalized. What influence this is expected to have on Indian defence and economy in the short and long run?
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2014
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Though India allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in what is called multibrand retail through the joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI, even after a year, has not picked up. Discuss the reasons.
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2013
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Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to
renewables help achieve the above objective? Explain.
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2022
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Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects?
Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.
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2022
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“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic
growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.
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2021
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With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy
programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy.
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2019
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Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard.
|
2018
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Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
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2017
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What do you understand by Run-ofriver hydroelectricity project? How is it
different from any other hydroelectricity project?
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2014
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Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of
conventional energy.
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2013
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Adoption of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not
been free of criticism. Critically discuss the pros and cons of the model.
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2013
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Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.
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2022
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What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the
country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?
|
2020
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Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of
the food processing sector.
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2019
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What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost effective small processing unit?
How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?
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2017
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What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming these bottlenecks?
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2016
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India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement.
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2013
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Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment?
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2023
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The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges
in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?
|
2022
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Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of
financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.
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2022
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Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the
perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.
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2020
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It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.
|
2019
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What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing
such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth.
|
2017
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Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked
to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poorer section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.
|
2016
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Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and
useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.
|
2016
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Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages short-sightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism for bringing inclusive growth in India? Discuss
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2014
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With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the challenges expected in its implementation in right earnest. Also discuss other provisions in the Bill and their implications. (200 words)
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2013
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Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements
|
2023
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What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.
|
2023
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Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard.
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2023
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“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour activity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.
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2022
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Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V- shapes recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer.
|
2021
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Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
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2021
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Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?
|
2020
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Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?
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2020
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Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.
|
2019
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Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the goods and
services tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017.
|
2019
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How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission in India?
|
2018
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How would the recent phenomena of protectionism and currency manipulations in world trade affect macroeconomic stability of India?
|
2018
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Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour- intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports
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2017
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“Success of ‘Make in India’ programme depends on the success of ‘Skill India’ programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments.
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2015
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Craze for gold in Indians has led to a surge in import of gold in recent years and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of the Gold Monetization Scheme.
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2015
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“While we flaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of
employability.” What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India desperately needs come from? Explain.
|
2014
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Discuss the rationale for introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Bring out critically the reasons for the delay in roll out for its regime.
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2013
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Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
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2021
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The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in context of budget making during the post liberalization period. Clarify it.
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2019
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Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for 2018-2019. .
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2018
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One of the intended objectives of Union Budget 2017-18 is to ‘transform, energize and clean India’. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective.
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2017
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Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the
requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context? 12.5 marks
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2016
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What is the meaning of the term ‘tax expenditure’? Taking housing sector as an
example, discuss how it influences the budgetary policies of the government.
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2013
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What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget
Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness.
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2013
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What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies.
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2023
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What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the
farmers from the low income trap?
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2019
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How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of
farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?
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2018
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In what way could replacement or price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer
(DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss.
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2016
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What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and at state levels? Critically analyse the agricultural subsidy regime with
reference to the distortions created by it.
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2014
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How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
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2023
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What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has
the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India?
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2021
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Food Security Bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India.
Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO.
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2019
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Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after
Independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?
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2017
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Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.
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2023
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What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging
technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?
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2021
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What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In
spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?
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2020
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How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.
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2019
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Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the
production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers?
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2018
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What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping
system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilize the yield of the crop in the system?
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2017
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What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the
Government of India for water conservation and water security?
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2020
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Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.
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2020
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Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas
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2019
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Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need
for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
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2017
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What is allelopatlıy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated
agriculture.
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2017
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What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural
produce in India?
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2020
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Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food items. How do they eliminate number of intermediaries?
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2019
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There is also a point of view that Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) set up under the State Acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food inflation in India. Critically
examine.
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2014
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What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal
farmers in India?
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2022
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How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural
production
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2019
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Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and
income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sector in India.
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2015
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Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.
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2022
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Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important
components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.
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2021
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Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake-related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.
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2021
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Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.
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2020
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Vulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters.
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2019
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Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help disaster mitigation in the case of landslides.
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2018
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Describe various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and after signing ‘Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030)’. How is this
framework different from ‘Hyogo Framework for Action, 2005’?
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2017
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In December 2004, a tsunami brought havoc on 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for the occurrence of Tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
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2016
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With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of the recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand
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2016
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The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the
years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods. highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
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2016
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The frequency of urban floods due to high-intensity rainfall is increasing over the
years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
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2015
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With reference to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.
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2015
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The frequency of earthquakes appears to have increased in the Indian
subcontinent. However, India’s preparedness for mitigating their impact has significant gaps. Discuss various aspects.
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2014
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Drought has been recognized as a disaster in view of its party expense, temporal duration, slow onset and lasting effect on various vulnerable sections. With a focus on the September 2010 guidelines from the National disaster management authority, discuss the mechanism for preparedness to deal with the El Nino and La Nina fallouts in India.
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2013
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How important is vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what are key areas that you would focus on in a Disaster Management System?
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2013
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Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSCJ) can enforce the
implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.
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2018
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Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to
problems of overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case
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2018
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Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?
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2021
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Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.
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2022
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Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.
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2021
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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.
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2022
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Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss
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2017
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Two parallel run schemes of the Government viz. the Adhaar Card and NPR, one as voluntary and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits, discuss whether or not both schemes need run concurrently. Analyse the potential of the schemes to achieve developmental benefits and equitable growth
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2014
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Do government’s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies?
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2014
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Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment
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2013
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The concept of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success.
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2013
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Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through
microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
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2021
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“Microfinance as an anti-poverty vaccine is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of Self Help Groups in achieving twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India.
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2020
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‘The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs. (250 words)
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2017
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‘The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow
but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to
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2017
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The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own innovation, has proved to be one of the most effective poverty alleviation and women. Elucidate
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2015
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The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in
development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.
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2014
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The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the
micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.
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2013
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“Incidence and intensity of poverty are most important in determining poverty based
on income alone”. In this context analyze the latest United Nations Multi Poverty Index report.
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2020
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There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India.
The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food-budget – Elucidate.
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2019
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‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the
major poverty alleviation programmes in India.
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2017
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Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today.
Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.
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2017
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Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate
reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators.
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2015
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Examine critically the recent changes in the rule governing foreign funding of NGOs
under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976.
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2015
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How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to
protection of the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
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2015
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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate
in promoting incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse
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2022
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Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, couple with lack of Information and
Communication Technology(ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.
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2021
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“‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education
and skill training meaningful.” Comment.
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2021
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“Besides being a moral imperative of Welfare State, primary health structure is a
necessary pre-condition for sustainable development.” Analyze.
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2021
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National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goals-4 (2030). It intended to restructure and re-orient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement.
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2020
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In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health
care policies are needed in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss
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2020
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Despite Consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators
of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive
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2019
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Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve
‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.
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2018
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“Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable?
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2016
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Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary
education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?
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2016
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Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you suggest?
|
2015
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The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss.
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2015
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Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students. Discuss in light of the growing challenges.
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2014
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An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.
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2014
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Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by ne Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.
|
2022
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Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
|
2021
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Judicial legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in
the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing
|
2020
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From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have
emerged. Explain.
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2019
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Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of
powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain.
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2019
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Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle
between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine.
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2018
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Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments
Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.
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2017
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What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of
key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?
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2016
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What are the methods used by the farmer’s organizations to influence the policy-
makers in India and how effective are these methods?
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2019
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How do pressure groups influence the Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years? (150 words)
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2017
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“In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been marginal,
critically examine
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2016
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Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards
to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India
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2013
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Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the preamble. Are they
defendable in the present circumstances stances?
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2016
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To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the
executive in India?
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2021
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Rajyasabha has been transformed from a ‘useless Stepney tire’ to the most useful supportive organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as areas in which this transformation could be visible.
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2020
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‘Once a Speaker, Always a speaker’! Do you think this practice should be adopted to
impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implication for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India?
|
2020
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Individual parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss.
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2019
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Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work?
Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee.
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2018
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The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding a joint session of the two houses of
the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
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2017
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The ‘Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members’ as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un- enumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the ‘parliamentary privileges’. How can this problem be addressed?
|
2014
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The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention?
|
2013
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To what extent, in your opinion, as the decentralisation of power in India changed the
governance landscape at the grassroots?
|
2022
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The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘functions, functionaries and funds’ to the contemporary stage of’ functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.
|
2020
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The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self- government has had
a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process.” Comment.
|
2019
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Assess the importance of Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart
from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing developmental projects.
|
2018
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“The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.
|
2017
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In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, `Panchayats’
and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Critically discuss.
|
2015
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Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a
departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances.
|
2013
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The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of
environmental problems by the Supreme Court.” Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.
|
2022
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Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to
ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
|
2021
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‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial
decisions.
|
2021
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What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss.
|
2015
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Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of
democracy.
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2014
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Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection
of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
|
2021
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“Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the
autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss.
|
2020
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“The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain.
|
2019
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How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary
courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
|
2018
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Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that
women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.
|
2017
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What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
|
2016
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“For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomous.” Discuss in the light of the experiences in recent past.
|
2015
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The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.
|
2014
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of the above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards.
|
2014
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The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping of products and services strengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory agencies, namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify.
|
2013
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Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its
transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
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2022
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Which steps are required for constitutionalisation of a commission? Do you think
imparting constitutionality to the national commission for woman would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.
|
2020
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“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.”
Discuss.
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2019
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How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.
|
2018
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“The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
|
2018
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Exercise of CAC’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s Policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction.
|
2016
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Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.
|
2016
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“Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available
to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment.
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2022
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Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the
Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.
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2017
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Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and Judgement(s) of the Apex Court in this regard.
|
2015
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Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, executive and the judiciary to set the things right in this regard.
|
2015
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Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.
|
2014
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What do you understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it
cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss.
|
2014
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Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the
Constitution.
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2013
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While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties
are in favour of State autonomy.” Comment.
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2022
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Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established.
Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations.
|
2021
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The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
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2021
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How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the
states to improve their fiscal position?
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2021
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Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.
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2020
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How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the
nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer.
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2020
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Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?
|
2016
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To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note
“Temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.
|
2016
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The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent
years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.
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2015
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Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. Discuss.
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2014
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The Central Government frequently complains of the poor performance of the State Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate.
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2013
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Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceived by the
`Nagas’ as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by the State. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.
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2013
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Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to
address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss.
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2013
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Many State Governments further bifurcate geographical administrative areas like Districts and Talukas for better governance. In light of the above, can it also be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss.
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2013
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Discuss the role of the Vice –Presidents of India as the chairman of the Rajyasabha
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2022
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Instances of President’s delay in commuting death sentences has come under public
debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time limit specified for the President to accept/reject such petitions? Analyse.
|
2014
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The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the
Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far is the efficacy of a government then inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.
|
2014
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Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
|
2018
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Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the
Model Code of Conduct.
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2022
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Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
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2022
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“There is a need for simplification of Procedure for disqualification of persons found
guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment
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2020
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On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the representation of people act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such a person against his disqualification?
|
2019
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In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines
(EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?
|
2018
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To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?
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2017
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Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount
of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (150 words)
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2017
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“The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss
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2016
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Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
|
2015
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Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are
Elected.
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2022
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Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Equality in the Constitutions of the
USA and India.
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2021
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The judicial system in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in
recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
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2020
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What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism?
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2019
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India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenants on which the two
political systems are based.
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2018
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Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement, explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power?
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2018
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Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act,
2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for a common national market for goods and services’?
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2017
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“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of
Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.
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2021
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“The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more
challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.
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2021
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What is the significance of Indo-US deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with
reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region
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2020
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“The long sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised nations has disappeared on account of its newfound role in the emerging global order.’ Elaborate
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2019
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What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that
Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s national self-esteem and ambitions’. Explain with suitable examples.
|
2019
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‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship,
one involving global and strategic partnerships that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment.
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2019
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A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone
of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement,
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2018
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In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national
interest of India? How should India respond to its situation?
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2018
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“India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot
be rolled back.” Discuss.
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2018
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Indian and the USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the
two political systems are based.
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2018
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The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s
economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries.
|
2017
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Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context
of the post-Cold War international scenario.
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2016
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Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pros and cons. Critically examine.
|
2015
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What do you understand by ‘The String of Pearls’? How does it impact India? Briefly
outline the steps taken by India to counter this.
|
2013
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Economic ties between India and Japan while growing in recent years are still far below
their potential. Elucidate the policy constraints which are inhibiting this growth.
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2013
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Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards
climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
|
2022
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Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the
COVID-19 Pandemic
|
2020
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‘Too little cash, too much politics, leave UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of the US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-
Israel bias’.
|
2019
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What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of
‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India?
|
2018
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What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.
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2017
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What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of UNESCO? What is
India’s position on these?
|
2016
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“The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international
trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seems doomed due
to differences between the developed and the developing countries.” Discuss in the Indian perspective.
|
2016
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Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
|
2015
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WTO is an important international institution where decisions are taken to affect
countries in a profound manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse India’s stand on the latest round of talks on Food security.
|
2014
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Some of the International funding agencies have special terms for economic participation stipulating a substantial component of the aid used for sourcing equipment from the leading countries. Discuss the merits of such terms and it, there exists a strong case not to accept such conditions in the Indian context.
|
2014
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The World Bank and the IMF, collectively known as the Bretton Woods Institutions, are the two inter-governmental pillars supporting the structure of the world’s economic and financial order. Superficially, the World Bank and the IMF exhibit many common characteristics, yet their role, functions and mandate are distinctly different. Elucidate.
|
2013
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How will 12U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in
global politics?
|
2022
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Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC ? What are the
similarities and dissimilarities between the two ? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation?
|
2022
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The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in
the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.
|
2021
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Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. what importance does it hold for
India?
|
2021
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Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is transforming itself into a trade block from the military
alliance, in present times. Discuss
|
2020
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“Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).” Explain with suitable examples.
|
2016
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India has recently signed to become a founding member of the New Development Bank (NDB) and also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). How will the role of the two Banks be different? Discuss the strategic significance of these two Banks for India.
|
2014
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The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on
Information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact would such agreements have on India’s interests?
|
2014
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India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka
in the light of the preceding statement.
|
2022
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‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor.
|
2017
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Project `Mausam’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of the Indian Government to improve relationships with its neighbors. Does the project have a strategic dimension? Discuss.
|
2015
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Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India-Pakistan relations. To what
extent the use of soft power like sports and cultural exchanges could help generate goodwill between the two countries? Discuss with suitable examples.
|
2015
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With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China.
|
2014
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Discuss the political developments in the Maldives in the last two years. Should they be of
any cause of concern to India?
|
2013
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The protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundamental split in society between the nationalists and Islamic forces. What is its significance for India?
|
2013
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The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests.
|
2013
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What is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss
|
2013
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In respect of India — Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign
policy.
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2013
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“Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and
European Countries”. Comment with examples.
|
2020
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Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy
and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South- East Asia in this context
|
2017
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The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of ‘collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s development process.
|
2019
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Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the
governance system are interdependent” Discuss their relationship in the context of India.
|
2016
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In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss
briefly the legal, political, economic, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.
|
2016
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“Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in
the governance system are inter-dependent.” Discuss their relationship with each other in context of India.
|
2016
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In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate
governance to ensure transparency, accountability.
|
2015
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“Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain
how the business associations contribute to public policies.
|
2021
|
|
Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of
public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.
|
2021
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Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the
government to the people.
|
2017
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The Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest
measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizen’s Charters.
|
2018
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‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of
immorality in public affairs’. Discuss.
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2013
|
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Though Citizen’s charters have been formulated by many public service delivery
organizations, there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens’ satisfaction and quality of services being provided. Analyse.
|
2013
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“The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-
Governance as an integral part of the government”. Discuss
|
2020
|
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Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based
projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation.
|
2019
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E-Governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much
about critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information Explain.
|
2018
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Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for
development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process ? Justify your answer.
|
2022
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The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the
private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.
|
2022
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‘In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of developmental planning, multi-level
planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages’- Discuss
|
2019
|
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Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of
Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive to this important change?
|
2016
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“If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed,
there may be no one left to protect.” Critically evaluate.
|
2015
|
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“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context, suggest
reforms in Civil Service for Strengthening Democracy.
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2020
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Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality. Comment
|
2017
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Civil Services “Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the
process of socio-economic development in India.” Comment.
|
2016
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Civil Services Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow
change in India? Critically examine.
|
2014
|
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There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement.
|
2021
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To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two world- wars? Discuss critically.
|
2015
|
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Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American
and French revolutions.
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2019
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American revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism.
Substantiate.
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2013
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The New Economic Policy-1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted
by India soon after independence. Evaluate.
|
2014
|
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What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic
depression?
|
2013
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Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of people there during the industrialisation. How does it compare with that in India at present?
|
2015
|
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“latecomer” industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were
markedly different from what west had experienced.
|
2013
|
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What problems were germane to the decolonization process of Malay
peninsula?
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2017
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The anti-colonial struggles in the West Africa were led by the new elite of
Western-educated Africans. Examine
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2016
|
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What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world
which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India?
|
2014
|
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Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European
competition. Analyse.
|
2013
|
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What were the events that led to Suez crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final
blow to Britain’s self-image as a world power?
|
2014
|
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The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has
been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.
|
2022
|
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Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States
|
2021
|
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Discuss whether the formation of new states in recent times beneficial or not
for the economy of India
|
2018
|
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Analyse the circumstances that led to Tashkent agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the agreement.
|
2013
|
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Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh
|
2013
|
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Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan “Jai Jawan
Jai Kisan”.
|
2013
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Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success.
|
2013
|
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Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States.
|
2021
|
|
Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special
reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.
|
2021
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Examine the linkages between the nineteenth century’s ‘Indian Renaissance’
and the emergence of national identity.
|
2019
|
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The women’s question arose in Modern India as part of the 19th century social
reform movement. What were the major issues and debates concerning women in that period?
|
2017
|
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Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various
ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.
|
2020
|
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Highlight the importance of objectives that got added to the vision of Indian
independence since twenties of last century.
|
2017
|
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Why did the ‘Moderates’ fail to carry conviction with the nation about their
proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century?
|
2017
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Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during
Gandhian phase. Elaborate
|
2019
|
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Throw light on the significance of thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in present
times
|
2018
|
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Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.
|
2022
|
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Why did the armies of the British East India Company – mostly comprising of
Indian soldiers – win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the Indian rulers? Give reasons.
|
2022
|
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Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-
Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.
|
2021
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The 1857 uprising was the culmination of the recurrent big and small local rebellions that had occurred in the preceding hundred years of British rule. Elucidate.
|
2019
|
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Clarify how mid-eighteenth-century India was beset with the spectre of a
fragmented polity
|
2017
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Explain how the uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards the colonial India.
|
2016
|
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In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of
British colonial aspirations in India?
|
2014
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The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-
shaking battles fought at Panipat
|
2014
|
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To what extent did the role of the moderates prepare a base for the wider
freedom movement? Comment.
|
2021
|
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Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and
Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.
|
2016
|
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Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the
Gandhian phase.
|
2016
|
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How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence
without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.
|
2015
|
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Discuss the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre-and post-
independent India.
|
2013
|
|
Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various
movements. Analyse their role in Indian struggle for freedom
|
2013
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Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the
torch bearer during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss.
|
2013
|
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Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the
national movements.
|
2020
|
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Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer
of power during the 1940s.
|
2019
|
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Why indented labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies?
Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?
|
2018
|
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Examine how the decline of traditional artisan industry in colonial India
crippled the rural economy.
|
2017
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It would have been difficult for the constituent assembly to complete the historic task of drafting the constitution for independent India in just three years but for the experience gained with the Government of India act, 1935. Discuss.
|
2015
|
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Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence.
|
2014
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In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of Modern India. Elaborate.
|
2013
|
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Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women
in India.
|
2021
|
|
What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space?
|
2019
|
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“Empowering women is the key to control population growth”. Discuss.
|
2019
|
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‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower
social strata.’ Substantiate your view.
|
2018
|
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Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India
|
2015
|
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How do you explain the statistics that show that the sex ratio in Tribes in India
is more favourable to women than the sex ratio among Scheduled Castes?
|
2015
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Why do some of the most prosperous regions of India have an adverse sex ratio for women? Give your arguments.
|
2014
|
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How does patriarchy impact the position of a middle-class working woman in India?
|
2014
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Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s organization free from gender bias. Comment
|
2013
|
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How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with
an emphasis on the culture of consumption?
|
2022
|
|
What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development
of IT industries in major cities of India?
|
2021
|
|
With a brief background of the quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.
|
2016
|
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Given the diversities among the tribal communities in India, in which specific
contexts should they be considered as a single category?
|
2022
|
|
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence
addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
|
2017
|
|
Why are the tribals in India referred to as ‘the Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the
major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
|
2016
|
|
Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an
Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
|
2022
|
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What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism?
|
2019
|
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How is the Indian concept of secularism different from the western model of
secularism? Discuss.
|
2018
|
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How do the Indian debates on secularism differ from the debates in the West?
|
2014
|
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Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?
|
2020
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Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’
Argue by giving suitable illustrations
|
2018
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Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.
|
2017
|
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Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising
cultural assertiveness? Argue.
|
2020
|
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Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with
examples
|
2019
|
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What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of
development on a regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.
|
2016
|
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Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in the generation of
demand for a separate state. Discuss.
|
2013
|
|
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India.
Comment.
|
2020
|
|
Despite the implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty
by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons
|
2019
|
|
An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the
process of deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.
|
2016
|
|
Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the
measures to achieve them in India in detail.
|
2021
|
|
Critically examine whether a growing population is the cause of poverty OR
poverty is the mains cause of population increase in India
|
2015
|
|
Discuss the changes in the trends of labour migration within and outside India in the last four decades
|
2015
|
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Analyze the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and
religion.
|
2022
|
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Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships.
|
2022
|
|
How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values?
Enumerate the changes taking place in it.
|
2021
|
|
How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the
education system in the country? Elaborate your answer.
|
2020
|
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The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social
values. Discuss.
|
2014
|
|
Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world
of scarce resources, with special reference to India.
|
2022
|
|
What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been
affecting Indian society also?
|
2021
|
|
Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your
answer.
|
2020
|
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Are we losing our local identity for the global identity? Discuss.
|
2019
|
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Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to
these cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.’ Elucidate.
|
2018
|
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To what extent has globalisation influenced the core of cultural diversity in
India? Explain.
|
2016
|
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Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India?
|
2015
|
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Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.
|
2013
|
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The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part in the present. Elaborate
|
2017
|
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In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.
|
2017
|
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Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity?
|
2016
|
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Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity.
|
2015
|
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Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.
|
2020
|
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Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, the caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment
|
2018
|
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Debate the issue of whether and how contemporary movements for the
assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.
|
2015
|
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Why is India considered as a sub-continent? Elaborate your answer.
|
2021
|
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Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.
|
2022
|
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Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological,
economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.
|
2016
|
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South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.
|
2016
|
|
How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource
rich Africa?
|
2014
|
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Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
|
2022
|
|
Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their
limited spatial spread.
|
2022
|
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Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan trap’.
|
2022
|
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Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral
oil in the world.
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2021
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India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional
variations in its developments. Elaborate.
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2020
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The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional
inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.
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2020
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Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the
source of raw material, by giving examples.
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2020
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Defining blue resources, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.
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2018
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Why is India taking keen in resources of Arctic region?
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2018
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Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing
areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.
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2017
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“In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for
development”. Discuss.
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2017
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In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation
and all-weather inland navigation in India?
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2017
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Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.
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2016
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In what way micro-watershed Development projects help in water
conservation in drought prone and semi-arid regions of India.
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2016
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The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce
the human miseries. Explain.
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2016
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India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it
still suffers from water scarcity.
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2015
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What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its
possible environmental consequences?
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2015
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Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region
despite fertile soil and good availability of water
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2014
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Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain.
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2014
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Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed
to meet the resource crisis in the world.
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2014
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With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the atomic energy is gaining more and
more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world.
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2013
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It is said the India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of country for quarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved.
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2013
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Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product(GDP) in percentage. Discuss.
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2021
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Discuss the factors for the localisation of agro-based food processing industries
of North-West India.
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2019
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Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting
employment in India?
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2019
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What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying the
industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
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2018
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Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world.
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2014
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Analyze the factors for highly decentralized cotton textile industry in India.
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2013
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Do you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in the
Southern states of India? Discuss with justification.
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2013
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How is efficient and affordable urban mess transport key to the rapid economic
development of India?
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2019
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Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.
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2015
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Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?
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2015
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The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand arc reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate
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2015
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Discussion the various social problems which originated out of the speedy
process of urbanization in India.
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2013
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What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of the water bodies
into urban land use? Explain with examples.
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2021
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Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.
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2020
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How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the
water resources of India?
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2020
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The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with
examples.
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2020
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Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples
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2019
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How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of
development initiatives and tourism?
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2019
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What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India?
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2019
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Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in
maintaining coastal ecology.
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2019
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Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western
Ghats.
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2021
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Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart
ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.
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2020
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“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.
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2016
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Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss
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2016
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Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in Western Ghats.
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2013
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What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.
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2022
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Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.
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2020
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How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and the coastal environment? Give suitable examples.
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2019
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What are the consequences of spreading of “Dead Zones on Marine
Ecosystem?
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2018
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Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional
effects.
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2017
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Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they
influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?
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2015
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Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather
processes. How?
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2022
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Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone
areas given by India Meteorological department.
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2022
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How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently
affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain.
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2021
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Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and
explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.
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2021
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What characteristics can be assigned to the monsoon climate that succeeds in
feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?
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2017
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How does the cryosphere affect global climate?
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2017
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Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.
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2016
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How far do you agree that the behaviour of the Indian monsoon has been
changing due to humanizing landscapes? Discuss.
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2015
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Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian subcontinent.
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2014
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Most of the unusual climatic happenings are explained as an outcome of the El-Nino effect. Do you agree?
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2014
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Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and
Gulf of Mexico. Why?
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2014
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Major hot deserts in the northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?
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2013
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What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place?
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2013
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Bring out the causes for the formation of heat islands in the urban habitat of the world.
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2013
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The recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are the
tropical cyclones named across the world?
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2013
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Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian
heritage and culture.
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2022
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Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with
mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.
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2021
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Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and
shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.
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2020
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Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India.
Enumerate.
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2020
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Sufis and medieval saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent.
Comment.
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2014
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The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.
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2018
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The ancient civilization in the Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its cultural traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.
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2015
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To what extent was the urban planning and culture of the Indus valley civilization provided inputs to the present-day urbanisation? Discuss.
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2014
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Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Literature and its contribution to Indian culture.
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2021
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Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.
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2020
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Assess the importance of accounts of Arab and Chinese travellers in the
reconstruction of history of India.
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2018
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Krishnadeva Raya, the king of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron off learning and literature. Discuss.
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2016
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Taxila university was one of the oldest universities of the world with which were associated a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered as a university in the modern sense. Discuss
|
2014
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Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic
conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment.
|
2013
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Highlight the central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art.
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2019
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How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic
art is not at all noticeable in later times?
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2017
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Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives
successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.
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2016
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Mesolithic rock cut architecture off India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.
|
2015
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Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.
|
2014
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Discuss Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions.
|
2013
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Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple
architecture. Discuss.
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2013
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Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
|
2023
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Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art
and architecture.
|
2022
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How will you explain the medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the
social life of those days?
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2022
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The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our
knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.
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2020
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