2018 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Geomorphology
Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.
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2018 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Secondary sector
What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identify industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
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Miscellaneous
Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?
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Water Management
The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?
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States Reorganistion
Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.
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Communalism
Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
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Women and Associated concerns
Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata. Substantiate your view.
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Gandhi X Indian Leaders of Freedom Struggle
Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
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Primary sector
Define blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.
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Tertiary sector
Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?
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Conservation of Indian Art & Heritage
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
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Oceanography
What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystem?
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Globalisation
Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society. Elucidate.
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Natural resources Potential
Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?
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Poverty and Related issues
Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.
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Caste system
Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India. Comment.
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Urban Planning
Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.
Read question →2018 · GS 2 · 15 marks
Constitutional Bodies
How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.
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Structural reforms and Actions
Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation’ to environment. “ Comment with relevant illustration.
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Hunger
How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India?
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Geo-politics affecting India’s Interest
In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation?
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Emergency
Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
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Quasi judicial Bodies
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.
Read question →2018 · GS 2 · 10 marks
Electoral reforms
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?
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