2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Internal Security 15 marks
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?
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?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Internal Security 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 3 Internal Security 10 marks
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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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Internal Security 10 marks
Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 15 marks
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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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 10 marks
What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing units? How can the food processing unit be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 10 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 3 Disaster Management 15 marks
On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for 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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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Environment & Ecology 10 marks
‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Environment & Ecology 10 marks
Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 15 marks
What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 15 marks
“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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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 10 marks
Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under the Public-Private Partnership(PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 10 marks
Account for the failure of the 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
Mains GS Paper - 3 Science and Technology 10 marks
India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space missions, both in terms of technology and logistics? Explain critically
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 3 Science and Technology 10 marks
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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GS Paper - 2 6 questions
2017
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 12.5 marks
“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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 12.5 marks
What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of UNESCO? What is India’s position on these?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 10 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 10 marks
‘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 neighbour.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 15 marks
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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 15 marks
Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in southeast Asian country’s economy and societies. Appraise the role of the Indian Diaspora in South-East Asia in this context.
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GS Paper - 1 51 questions
2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Social Justice 15 marks
Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Social Justice 10 marks
‘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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Social Justice 10 marks
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?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 12.5 marks
“In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal.” Critically examine this statement.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 15 marks
‘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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 10 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 10 marks
Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure an effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 10 marks
‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes’ Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 10 marks
‘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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful as formal pressure groups in recent years?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
‘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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
“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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 15 marks
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 common national market for goods and services’?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
“The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues of employment, but has also created new problems”. Substantiate this statement with examples.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
How does the cryosphere affect global climate?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by United Nations.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
“In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development”. Discuss.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 15 marks
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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 12.5 marks
With a brief background of the quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.”
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 12.5 marks
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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 12.5 marks
“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 10 marks
To what extent has globalisation influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 12.5 marks
Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 15 marks
Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 15 marks
The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th century social reform movement. What are the major issues and debates concerning women in that period?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 15 marks
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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 10 marks
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes(STs)?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Indian Society 10 marks
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.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 World History 10 marks
What problems were germane to the decolonization process in the Malay Peninsula?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 10 marks
Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 12.5 marks
Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 15 marks
Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 15 marks
Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian Independence since the twenties of the last century.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 12.5 marks
Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 15 marks
The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th century social reform movement. What were the major issues and debates concerning women in that period?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 15 marks
Highlight the importance of new objective that got added to the vision of Indian independence since the twenties of the last century.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 15 marks
Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 10 marks
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?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 10 marks
Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity?
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Ancient History Art & Culture 15 marks
Examine how the decline of the traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.
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2017
Mains GS Paper - 1 Ancient History Art & Culture 15 marks
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?
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