2019 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Various stages of Freedom struggle
Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during the 1940s.
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2019 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Tertiary sector
How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism?
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American and French revolution
Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French revolution.
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Women and Associated concerns
What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space?
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Oceanography
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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Flora and Fauna
Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.
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Buddhism
Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in Gandhara art.
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Water Management
What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India?
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Women and Associated concerns
“Empowering women is the key to control population growth”. Discuss
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Secularism
What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism. (10m,150 words)
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Various stages of Freedom struggle
Examine the linkages between 19th centuries ‘Indian Renaissance’ and the emergence of national identity.
Read question →2019 · GS 2 · 15 marks
Election Dispute and Disqualification
On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.
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Efficacy of Welfare and Development Schemes
Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss.
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Bilateral Relations
‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment.
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Amendments
“Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.” In the 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?
Read question →2019 · GS 2 · 15 marks
Geo-politics affecting India’s Interest
“The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order”. Elaborate.
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Role of MPs
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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Local Self Government
“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.
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Quasi judicial Bodies
“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.
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Structural reforms and Actions
‘In the context of neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost effective and remove many implementation blockages.’-Discuss.
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Federalism
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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Bilateral Relations
“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.
Read question →2019 · GS 2 · 10 marks
E-governance
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.
Read question →2019 · GS 2 · 10 marks
Human Resources
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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