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GENERAL STUDIES MAINS QUESTION PAPER ANALYSIS (2013) GS – PAPER-I

QUESTION NO. QUESTION ANALYSIS ANSWER FORMAT

1 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Art & Culture – “Literature”

C + CA+A Current Importance: The Hindu – Cities – Tiruchirapalli : “Hindi translation of Sangam Literature released”

Relation of Sangam literature & chola dynsty in respect of social, political & economic importance.

Social: According to sangam literature chola country watered by the River Kaveri, this shows that land of chola (South India) was fertile & can produce ample food.

Political: Hereditary Monarchy of chola (South India)

Economic: Trade with Roman Empire due to maritime accessibility.

Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT 11th Ancient India (old) + The wonder

that was India – A.L. Basham 2(a) Discuss the ‘Tandava’ dance as recorded in

early Indian inscriptions. (100 words Source of Question: Art & Culture – Art Form “Dance”

C + CA + A Current Importance: The Hindu – (Sept’13) – Friday Review – “Dance with the Gods”

Tandava Dance performed by Lord Shiva’s Tandava depicts his violent nature as a

destroyer of the universal Shivas Tandava vigorous lame that is source of Cycle of Creation, preservation & dissolution. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT 11th Art & Culture (New) Wonder that was India – A.L. Basham

2(b) Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. (100 words) Source of Question: Art & Culture – “Architecture”

C + CA + A Current Importance: The Hindu – (Nov’13) – Friday Review “Stunning Chola.

Chola ruler and Thai intuest and importance of architecture building in Chola Dynarty (Ancient India) & Development of Architecture in South India. Such as Temple Architecture – Brihadessara or Rajavajeswara Maitenial used for architecture. Style of Architecture; Design. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT – Medieval India (Old + New)

3 Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the torch- bearer during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss (200 words) Source of Question: Indian Freedom Struggle – Women’s Contribution.

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Important contributionof Women inIndia freedom struggle. Like – lakshmibai, Sarojini Naidu, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT 12th – Modern India (Old + New)

4 Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom. (200 words) Source of Question: Freedom Struggle

C + A The foreign personalities associated themselves along with indigenous leaders. Like—A. O. Hume, Annie Besant, Sister Nivedita. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT 12th – Modern India (Old+New)

* ABBREVITION C - Conventional A – Analytical CA – Current Affairs


5 “In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern India.” Elaborate. (200 words) Source of Question: Modern India – Significant personalities.

C + A Dalhousie, Governor General of India is its contribution. eg: Such as Indian Railway System — 1853 1st Telegraph Line – 1853 Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT 12th – Modern India + New Book on Modern India by B.L. Grover (Chapter on “Dalhousie”)

6 Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan Movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success. (200 words) Source of Question: Post Independence – Land Reform

C + CA + A Current Importance: The Hindu – Sept’13 “Vinoba Bhave Remembered”

The concept of ownership in ancient, Medival, Modern India; the revolt of this on farmer. Voluntary land reform mout i.e, Bhoodan Movt, Stouted by Acharya Vinoba Bhave –1951 Several State Legislation of Bhoodam Act; Eg: maharastra State Bhoodan Ad. Source to Answer the Questions: India since Independence – Bipin Chandra + Wikipedia

Note: Recent Land Acquisition Act-2013 7 Write a critical note on the evolution and

significance of the slogan, ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’. (200 words) Source of Question: Post Independent India

C + A ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kishan’ Slogan given by Lal Bahadur Shastri (2nd Prime Minister of India) Reason: India attack by Pakistan in 1965, to encourage solders. Increasing food scarcity & constant increase of import binder; to courage farmer Production. Source to Answer the Questions: India After Gandhi – Ramchandra Guha

8 Discuss the contributions of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre- and post- independent India (200 words) Source of Question: Freedom Struggle – Important Personalities

C+CA+A Current Importance: The Hindu – 6th Nov’13 – “A time to recall the stalwarts” (Opinion Page)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Revolutionary freedom fighter of Muslim Community, tough came from traditional family but has remarkable rational views; as seen in his contribution for nation (Social, Political, Education domain), Education: Rationalize education system after independence. Social: Rational interpretation of Islam (Religious) to give men & women equal footing & engage them in freedom movt. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT 12th – Modern India + Indian Struggle for Independence.

9 Analyze the circumstances that led to the Tashkent Agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the Agreement. (200 words) Source of Question: Post-Independent India — ‘Shastri Era’ Indo-Pak War-1965

C+A Indo – Pak war in 1965 UNSC Participation to resolve conflict Healthy peaceful negotiation. Source to Answer the Questions: India since Independence – Bipin Chandra

10 Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh. (200 words) Source of Question: Post – Independent India - Indira Gandhi Era – Indo – Pak War 1971 – Bangladesh Liberation

C+A+CA Current Importance: Current was in news because Bangladesh honour for Indians who help its liberation + Declassification of top secret papers on the 1971 war by Indian Government.

Culmination of a series of events, situation & issues between East-West Pakistan & deterioration of their relation – like Economic Reforms, state language, Inter –wing economic etc.

India’s decisive role & reason for it – like refuge crisis increased in Eastern India, etc.

Source to Answer the Questions: India Since Independence – by Bipin Chandra


11 ‘Latecomer’ Industrial Revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what West had experienced.” Analyze. (200 words) Source of Question: World History - Industrial Revolution

C+A Importance of Industrial Revolution for a Nation. Meiji Period leadership to catch up with west. Reforms of Meiji restoration period. Govt. initiative to develop it quickly by active

nation support – Western education adoption, Banking system, etc.

Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT(New & Old) – Class IX & X. + History of Modern World by B.V. Rao

12 “Africa was chopped into States artificially created by accidents of European competition.” Analyze. (200 words) Source of Question: World History – Colonialism

C+A New Imperialism period of colonial expansion by Europe.

Belin Conference in Berlin – 1884 & role of Bismaik, etc.

Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT (Old) – Class IX & X + Mastering Modern History – Norman Lowe + History of Modern World by B.V. Rao

13 “American Revolution was an economic

revolt against mercantilism.” Substantiate. (200 words) Source of Question: World History – American Revolution

C Salient feature of mercantilism of economy. Navigation act of British Colonies & its impact

on American Revolution, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT (Old + New) + World History by B.V. Rao

14 What policy instruments were deployed to contain the Great Economic Depression? (200 words) Source of Question: Post – WWI – Great Economic Depression

C Few following step taken to curb great depression.

New deal was proposed by USA. Implementation of Keysian Theory, etc.

Source to Answer the Questions: World History by B.V. Rao + NCERT (New) + Mastering World History – By Norman Lowe.

15 Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India. (200 words) Source of Question: Indian Society – Urbanization in their problems remedies

C+A Problem originated due to speedy process of urbanization such as – Heavy migration (Rural to urban), heavy pressure on basic amenities available in urban area, etc.

Source to Answer the Questions: Social Problems in India by Ravi Ahuja

16 ‘Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s organization free from gender bias. “Comment. (200 words) Source of Question: Indian Society – Gender Issue

C+A+CA Current Importance: Gender-Neutral law was in demand - 12 Nov, 2013 – Indian Express

Encouragement of male membership required in woman organisation because

For efficiency of organization both Male & female are required.

Gender bias against Indian Constitution, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Wikipedia (Gender Inequality in India).

17 Critically examine the effect of globalization on the aged population in India. (200 words) Source of Question: Indian Society – Globalization & it’s effects

C+A+CA Current Importance: Always remain in news one or in another form

Effect of globalization of aged population in India.

Due to mitigation of younger hand, resulted in dignity & self respect is maligned; by reducing dependency which is found in Indian culture.

Source to Answer the Questions: Yojana, NBT


18 Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in generation of demand for a separate State. Discuss. (200 words) Source of Question: Society – Regionalism

CA+A Current Importance: Telangana Issue

Regionalism:- Positive Effect: It is a political attribute associated with people’s love for their region, culture, lang, etc. with a view to maintain their independent identity. Negative Effect: Demand for creation of more state, greater autonomy for existing state. Source to Answer the Questions: MPS-002 (Democracy & Development) + India since Independence + Economic & political weekly

19(a) What do you understand by the theory of ‘continental drift’? Discuss the prominent evidences in its support. (100 words) Source of Question: Geography – Physical Geography

C 1. Define theory of continental drift. 2. Prominent evidence in its support. a. The fit of continental coastlines. b. Similar mountain rangers & rock sequence. c. Fossil Evidence. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT (Fundamentals of Physical Geography)

19(b) The recent cyclone on east coast of India was called ‘Phailin’. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate. (100 words) Source of Question: Geography –Geographical Phenomenon – Cyclone

C+CA+A Current Importance: The Hindu (Phalin Lit East Coast of India)

Importance of naming- To ease the communication. Tropical cyclone procedure to determine a list of Tropical Cyclone Regional bodies – ESLAP/WMO Typhom Committee, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper Article + IMD(Indian Meteorological Department), etc.

20(a) Bring out the causes for the formation of heat islands in the urban habitat of the world. (100 words) Source of Question: Geography – Geographical Phenomenon

CA+A Current Importance: The Hindu Business line – “Delhi – NCR becoming island of heat”. Study.

Cause of urban heat, such as Close construction dense population No proper ventilation of waste heat, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper + Internet

20(b) What do you understand by the phenomenon of ‘temperature inversion’ in meteorology? How does it affect weather and the habitants of the place? (100 words) Source of Question: Geography–Atmosphere(Physical Geography)

C Explain phenomenon of temperature inversion. Effect on weather & habitants. Such as – Air

quality suffers, respiratory ailment, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT – Physical Geography of India + Physical Geography by Savindra Singh

21 Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 deg N latitudes and on the western side of the continents. Why? (200 words) Source of Question: Geography – Physical Geography

C Why?, because : Equatorial belt sets up a massive upward

convention current in the atmosphere in equatorial region.

High vapourization & condensation. Shifting of ITCZ belts & its importance. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT – Fundamental of Physical Geography + Savindra Singh – Physical Geography

22(a) Bring out the causes for more frequent occurrence of landslides in the Himalayas than in the Western Ghats. (100 words) Source of Question: Geography – Physical Environment

C+CA Current Importance: Landslide in Uttrakhand

Important Cause : Himalaya – Tectonically unstable younger

geological formations subjected to severe seismic activity not found in western ghat.

Slide of Himalaya huge & massive. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT XI Physical Environment + Savindra Singh – Physical Geography


22(b) There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghats. Why? (100 words) Source of Question: Geography – Physical Environment

C Why? Contain very few amount of silts. Stream speed is fast compared to eastern

flowing river. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT XI (India: Physical Environment)

23(a) Do you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in southern States of India? Discuss with justification. (100 words) Source of Question: Geography – Distribution of Natural Resources

C+A+CA Current Importance: Rangarajan Committee report on deregulation of sugar sector.

South India major sugar cane producer; so will be producer of sugar. Reason: Yields are higher in south India. Tropical sugarcane has higher sucrose content. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT XII : People & Economy + Rangarajan Committee report on Deregulation of sugar sector in India

23(b) Analyze the factors for the highly decentralized cotton textile industry in India. Source of Question: Geography – Collection of Industry

C+CA+A

Cotton flourishes well in tropical & sub-tropical region. Important reason for recentralization – Availability of raw material. Labor intensive Spread all over the country, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT XII India: People & Economy + Report of Texprocil (Summary)

24 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Geography – Distribution of Natural Resources – Energy Sector

C+A+CA Current Importance: Always in News, for instance NSG Membership

Explain importance of fossil fuel for building nation.

Future raw material required for atomic energy includes: Uranium, Thorium.

Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT XII : People & Economy + NBT – Energy

25 It is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for quarter century. However, tapping of the resource does not appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved. (200 words) Source of Question: Geography + Distribution of Natural Resources – Natural Energy

CA+A Current Importance: Shale gas policy + Editorial in The Hindu on Shale Gas.

Importance of Shale gas, as future clean source of energy.

Govt. finding of shale gas basin & compare with world.

Problem in extracting/harnessing it i.e. heavy water requirement.

Source to Answer the Questions: Wikipedia + Current Affairs Notes


GS – PAPER-II QUESTION

NO. QUESTION ANALYSIS ANSWER FORMAT

1 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? (200 words) Source of Question: Polity – Parliament

C + CA + A Current Importance: 60 years of parliament (2012)

Explain Importance of Representative form of Govt. Anti – defection law in India. Position in Negative Connotation. Compare with British Representative form of Govt. & it practice of healthy democracy. Source to Answer the Questions: D.D. Basu – Introduction to Constitution + Indian Public Administration – Rajni & Goyal + Public Administration – Laxmikant

2 Discuss -Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution. (200 words) Source of Question: Constitution – Fundamental Rights

CA + A+C Current Importance: Validity of Section 66A of IT Act involve when two youngster were assisted for questioning the shutdown called by Shiv Sena in Mumbai on Facebook.

Introduction to Section 66A of IT Act Bring its contradiction of FR’s (Aret-14, 19 & 21) of Indian Constitution. Supreme Court verdict on objectionable comment on social network. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs (EPW) + Frontline

3 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Governance – Centre – State Relation.

CA + C + A Current Importance: The Hindu + Indian Express.

Explain the Significance of Art – 371A of Indian Constitution. Explain the importance of separation of power for legislation among centre & state in Seventh Schedule. Diminishing federal autonomy. Source to Answer the Questions: Indian Polity – Laxmikant + Introduction to constitution – D.D. Basu + Current Affair Magazine.

4 ‘The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.’ Discuss critically. (200 words) Source of Question: Polity & governance – Separation of Power

C + A + CA Current Importance: Ubiquitous News (SC verdict on RPA Act)

Explain importance of Doctrine of Check in Balance. Explain Act-32 in this respect & concept is functioning of Judicial Review. Source to Answer the Questions: Indian Public Admin.– Rajni Goyal & Ramesh K Arora

5 Many States 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Polity & Governance – State Govt. & Central Govt. + Federalism

CA + A + C Current Importance: Telengana Issues

The smaller the state the better is in administrative convenience few problem arises for smaller state: Sharing of source (natural) – Water Financial availability for it development, e.g, Jharkhand. Source to Answer the Questions: Indian Administration – Fadia & Fadia + Indian Federalism (NBT)

6 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. (200 words)

CA +A+C Current Importance: Inter Water

Introduce constitutional provision (Art - 262) Parliament effort to resolve dispute by formulating Act interstate water dispute Act-1956 Though which water dispute tribunal formed. Structural issue: Ad-hoc constitution of tribunal;


Source of Question: Polity & Governance – Central State Relation

dispute, The draft national water polity- 2012

etc. process inadequacies: delay in passing wards by tribunal. Source to Answer the Questions: India Adm. – Fadia & Fadia + India Public Admn. – Avasthi & Avasthi + SAARC Report

7 Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances. (200 words) Source of Question: Polity & Constitution – Constitutional Bodies

CA +A Current Importance: 14th Finance Commission was constituted

Introduce the importance of local self govt. Bring into notice the 13th finance commission which more focused on 3rd tier of govt of provide greater economic independence then done by any other performance finance commission. For instance; 2.5% share of divisible pool for local bodies inform of grants; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: 13th Finance Commission Report

8 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Polity & Governance – Quasi – judicial Body

CA + A Current Importance: Financial Sector Legislative Reform Commission head by7 justice – B.N. Srikrishna

Introduction: The overlapping of products has been a bone of contention between regulatory authority as in case of UCIP/ unit linked insurance plan). B.N. Srikrishna recommendation under FSLRC. Source: (i) Unified regulating Authority (URA) (ii) Caution of Debt Mgmt office, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: News Paper

9 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: (200 words) Source of Question: Government Policies

CA + A Current Importance: Bihar Mid-day Meal Tragedy

Importance of Mid-May Mead introduce by Govt. Consequence of it implementation on education. Brings out various fallout/ scam seen in recent studies/ news eg; Bihar. Source to Answer the Questions: Yojana + Mid-May Scheme (India Year Book)

10 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Polity & Governance – Pressure Group

CA + A + C Current Importance: Continuous activity of Civil Society Organization.

Bring out importance of pressure group: Promote debate, discussion & mobilize public opinion on the issue; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT – Politics in India after Independence + Punchi Commission Report + Sarkaria Commission Report

11 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Social Justice – SHG

CA + A + C Current Importance: Farmer suicide case in AP & Maharashtra effective working of micro – finance financing institution

Introduction to SHG is it working importance in Indian Content. Legitimacy & accountability problem of SHGs such as – Multiple lending, own borrowing, etc. (Y.H. Malegam Committee). Recommendation: Borrower can be a member of only on SHG on joint liability group. Source to Answer the Questions: Development Administration – Mohit Bhattacharya + Y. H. Malgam Committee + IGNOU MA in Pub. Adm.

12 The Central Government frequently complains on 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

CA + A Current Importance: Merger of centrally sponsored scheme.

Introduction of centrally sponsored scheme; relation with central govt. seventh schedule. Need for state govt. participation BK chaturvedi committee recommendation such as reduces from 127 to 66; etc. Grant more fund to state govt.


the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate. (200 words) Source of Question: Social Justice – Govt. Policies & Programmes

Bring into the concept of harmonizing federalism. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs Magazine (EPW + Frontline) + India Year Book + Ministry of Social Justice + 12th 5 year plan

13 Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms Comment. (200 words) Source of Question: Social Justice – Govt. Policies is Welfare pogramme

CA + A+C Current Importance: Direct cash benefit framfu pilot project launched; was heavily in News. So many article are covered (both +ve in –ve view)

Explain the need for electronic cash transfer. Benefits: (i) DBT aim at cutting the bloated subsidy bill of govt. (ii)Timely & quickly transfer to interded beneficiaries. (iii) could field financial inclusion. Negative point of ECT Majority beneficiaries do not hake proper bank account; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: News paper & Current Affairs Magazine.

14 The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing connectivity Comment. (200 words) Source of Question: Social Justice – Development Process

CA + A Current Importance: PURA 2.0 + Emphasize by APJ Kalam

Introduced importance of PURA initiative of govt. cube migration (rural to urbans), etc. Reason of Pura initiative; (onstantly increasing heavy pressure limited urban amenities), etc. Participation of Private Players. Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper + India Year Book + PIB

15 Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same. (200 words) Source of Question: Social Justice – Health

CA + A+C Current Importance: Mid-term review report of MDG

MGD target for health Step taken by India National AIPS control programme Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper + PIB + Mid-term Review Report of MDG

16 Though Citizens’ 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 Analyze. (200 words) Source of Question: Polity – Citizen charter

CA + A+C Current Importance: Lokpal & Lkayuktas Issue

Explain the concept of “Citizen Charter” Charters formulation are deficient, leds to poor quality of service delivery to citizens. Not formulated through consultative process Service provides were not familiar with the Philosophy of goals is main features of charters, etc. Laws of awareness. Source to Answer the Questions: Master in Public Admn. – MPA – 01 + Indian Polity & Public Admn. – Laxmikant

17 ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs.’ Discuss. (200 words) Source of Question: Polity – Aspect of Governance

CA + A + C Current Importance: Anna Hazare Movement

Explain lokpal & corruption Corruption & immorality Lokpal public affair in immorality. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs Magazine + Indian Polity – Laxmikant

18 The proposed withdrawal of 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. (200 words) Source of Question: International Relations – Neighbouring Countries + South Asia

CA + A Current Importance: World Focus Magazine (Sept-13)

India – Afgan Relation (Historical) US – Force withdraw in 2014 is Afgan political instability might led to the country into the hand of Extremist (Taliban) back is funded by ISI. India’s dialogue initiate with moderate Taliban acre good step to hormonal progress of nation & region. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs


19 What do you understand by ‘The String of Pearls’? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this. (200 words) Source of Question: International Relation – Neighbouring Countries.

CA + A Current Importance: World Focus Magazine + News Paper

Explain ‘String of pearl’ interactive by China. China initiative taken to realize it by constructing various port along the Indian Ocean. Impact on India (Possible): India loosing it importance in Indian Ocean region. Step taken by India: 2nd Military listening post in northern Madagascar, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs Magazine “World Focus”

20 Economic ties between India and Japan while growing in the recent years are still far below their potential. Elucidate the policy constraints which are inhibiting this growth. Source of Question: International Relation – Asia

CA + A Current Importance: World Focus Magazine + News Paper + Ministry of External Affairs.

Japan & India Historical relation (brief) Japan 3rd largest source of FDI for India. Japan Bank for International co-operation ranked India as most promoting destination for Japan industries. Various, Infra project in pipeline Japan outstanding in terms of manufacturing abilities; whereas India has. In IT service in bio-informatics. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs Magazine “World Focus”

21 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-? (200 words) Source of Question: International Relation – Neighbouring Countries

CA + A Current Importance: The Hindu + Current Affairs Magazine. (Frontline Aug 2013 – World View)

The cause of “Shahbag protest” Split in society of a Nation might led country in land of Islamic fundamentalist. Perhaps, outcome will be. Target India’s interest Infiltration N-E might increase Secessionist forces in NE state will get support from fundamentalist, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs Magazine “World Focus”

22 Discuss the political developments in Maldives in the last two years. Should they be of any cause of concern to India? Source of Question: International Relation – Neighbouring Countries.

CA + A Current Importance: Newspaper + Current Affairs Magazine.

Prevailing govt. instability is police mutiny has given scope to many terrorist organization firm the foot on the Maldives; esp. found in Southern part Essential peace is stability is crucial not only for India but also for entire region. India should exert itself through economic & diplomatic leverage for political stability among contesting parties on negotiation table. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs Magazine “World Focus”

23 In respect of India-Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy. (200 words) Source of Question: International Relation – Neighboring Country

CA + A Current Importance: Tamil Nadu asked centre govt. to ‘boy cott’ of CHOGM organized by Sri Lanka

Competitive populism in Tamil Nadu over Tamil Situation in Sri Lanka. Coalition govt. at centre is its impact on foreign pact on centre is security policy. Source to Answer the Questions: News Paper + Current Affairs Magazine.

24 What is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss. (200 words) Source of Question: International Relation – India’s strategy on foreign policy.

CA + A + C Current Importance: I.K. Gujral Died – Nov.12

Explain Gujral doctrine in brief with immediate neighbouring country; for instance: No reciprocity, dispute settle through peaceful bilateral negotiation, etc. Growing importance of South Asia Region. Economic shifting from West to East Source to Answer the Questions: Indian Foreign Policy – NBT + Current Affair Magazine (Frontline + EPW)

25 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. (200 words) Source of Question: International Relation – International Institution

C + A Explain why there institution came into formation (briefly) after 2nd World War. World Bank objective – Financial & technical assistance to developing nation etc. IMF Objective : Created to stabilized foreign exchange Rates & Facilitate development; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: NCERT– 12th – contemporary World Politics


GS – PAPER- III QUESTION

NO. QUESTION ANALYSIS ANSWER FORMAT

1 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) Source of Question: Economy – Inclusive Growth

CA + A + C Current Importance: Companies Act 1956 (Amended) – Aug. 2013

Explain in brief the significance of Corporate social responsibility that corporate in India is not only associated with profit making but also have a serve of social responsibility. Reason for need arises by govt. to make CSR mandatory obligation which in past was voluntary. Salient feature of companies bill, 2013 2% of average net profit of last 3 years shall be spent on CSR. Challenges of implementation of bill: Vague definition of CSR, additional financial stain on companies etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Hindu + Current Affairs Magazine

2 What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Government Budgeting

CA + A + C Current Importance: Indian Economy –Mishra & Puri + Indian Economy – Dutt & Findaras

Reason for introduction of FRBM Act such as increasing fiscal deficit, largely remain unchecked. Salient feature FRBM: Revenue deficit should brought down by 0.5 every ear, total liabilities of Union govt. should not more than. To ensure better fiscal discipline new concept introduce in union Budget-2012-13 in amendment to introduce new concept in FRBM Act 2003; “Effective Revenue Deficit” is “Medium term expenditure framework. Source to Answer the Questions: www.arthapedia.in

3 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Government Budgeting

A+C+CA Current Importance: March 2013 (The Hindu- opinion page)

Define ‘Tax expenditure’ Recent allowance for deduction in Tax given by Union govt. are - Exemption allowed for deduction of HRA (income) tax - Exemption allowed for interest payment for housing loan, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: The Hindu + Indian Economy – Mishra & Puri + Economy Survey.

4 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Food Security

CA + A Current Importance: Food Security Bill 2013

Explain briefly status of hunger & malnutrition & it’s importance, which had persuaded govt. to formulate food security bill – 2013 Domestic Apprehension: (i) Expected to aggravate food inflation (ii) Expert believe it to cast it effect on estimate cost of GDP by aggravating fiscal deficit, etc. WTO concern: (i) Bill will breach agriculture subsidy of WTO, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Govt. initiate on food security bill + Roar in WTO for food procurement subsidy Agriculture subsidy

5 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. (200 words)

C+A Introduced the need of agriculture subsidy given to former in India. Type of Agriculture subsidy: Direct: (i) Raw materials oriented subsidy like fertilizers, seed subsidy, etc. Indirect:


Source of Question: Economy – Fiscal subsidy + Agriculture

(i) Agriculture income is not turned in India. Distortion Created by Agriculture Subsidy: Created distortion in cropping patter is lead to inter – regional disparities; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: India year book + Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh + Indian Economy by Mishra & Puri

6 India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Food processing & Related Industries

CA + A + C Current Importance: Political debate at centre over it between congress & BJP

Explain ‘pink revolution’ & its need for modernization, by considering successful in ‘Green & white Revolution ‘Pink Revolution’ is it export contribution. FAO guideline for it success Setting up state of the art meet processing plants. Environmental implication The calorie from animal protein require 11 times as much fossil fuel than required from 1 calories of plant protein, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper + Wikipedia (Internet) + Wizard

7 Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indians. Are they competing with the MNCs satisfactorily? Discuss. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Effect of Liberalisation

C+A

Introduce need of liberalization in India in early 90’s Impact of liberalization on Indian Companies - Greater operational autonomy. - Reverse in innovative products, etc. - Challenge of Indian companies in competing with MNLs; Such as – (i) Not having enough people with knowledge & experience of international market skills. (ii) Low investment in R&D compared to MNC. Patent registration by Indian Compare with other countries. Source to Answer the Questions: Indian Economy – Mishra & Puri

8 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Land reform

CA + A + C Current Importance: Land acquisition, rehabilitation & resettlement Act 2013.

India being projected as Agriculture economy in this light, draw a progressive relation between land reforms, agriculture productivity in elimination of poverty in India. National land reforms policy formulated in 2013; its significant & salient feature. Difficulties in preparing friendly land reform polity– - obsolete land laws Being federal subject difficult to achieve unanimity on legislative front, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: India since independence – Bipin Chandra

9(a) Discuss the impact of FDI entry into Multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy. (100 words) Source of Question: Economy – Investment Model

CA + A + C Current Importance: FDI in News throughout the year

Introduce reason need for arise of FDI Importance of FDI with respect to economic development Impact of FDI in Multi-brand retail sector on supply chain management. Solve the problem of wastages by cold storage chain. Greats export potential, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Yojana + Indian Economy – Mishra & Puri

9(b) Though India allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in what is called multi-brand retail through the joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI, even after a year, has not picked up. Discuss the reasons. (100 words) Source of Question: Economy – Investment Model

CA + A + C Current Importance: FDI in News throughout the year

Lack of unanimity on issues in centre & state Land acquisition remain major concern, etc. Polity paralysis at various front, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Yojana + Indian Economy – Mishra & Puri

10 Discuss the rationale for introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Bring

CA + A + C

India Tax structure & GST importance Introduction of GST in India could attribute:


out critically the reasons for the delay in roll out for its regime. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Govt. budgeting

Current Importance: Remain in News; as congress keen to introduce it

- Simplification of tax law. - Broadening of tax based in minimizing exemption, etc. Problems in it implementation: - Constitutional mandate - State govt. compensation issue; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh + Indian Economy – Autt & Suchuary + EPW Magazine

11 Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of conventional energy. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Infrastructure + Energy

CA + A + C Current Importance: Germany to finance India’s Green Corridor

Define Green energy & various type of energy considered as green energy. Growing need of green energy in the light of society of fossil energy. International importance/ Issues, instability in gulf Govt. initiative like; Green energy corridor; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: PIB + Newspaper (the Hindu)

12 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Investment Model

C+A Current Importance:

Importance of PPP model in the era of globalization, & constantly increasing the issue of government inefficiency of service delivery. Benefit of PPP: improvement to the level of service delivery; innovation in working method, etc. Cons of PPP Model: - Improve estimate of project costs - Overgrow of cost & calculation going haywire; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Indian Economy since Independence – Kapila + Indian Economy – Sanjee Verma

13 Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(d) in Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its judgement in rejecting Novartis’ patent application for ‘Glivec’. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision. (200 words) Source of Question: Technology – Intellectual property Rights

CA + A + C Current Importance: SC verdict on Novartis plea

India’s legislation on patent pre & post LGP (Economic Reforms) TRIPS agreement & India SC verdict on Novartis Pros - will present monopolization of drugs, etc Cons - Might discourage FDI in pharma sector Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affair Magazine + Newspaper + Science Reporter + IGNOU Book on intellectual property right.

14 What do you understand by Fixed Dose drug Combinations (FDCs)? Discuss their merits and demerits. (200 words) Source of Question: Technology + Bio-Medicine

CA Current Importance: The Hindu + Internet

Multi drug therapy Source to Answer the Questions: The Hindu

15 What do you understand by Umpire Decision Review System in cricket? Discuss its various components. Explain how silicone tape on the edge of a bat may fool the system? (200 words) Source of Question: General Awareness

CA Current Importance: The Hindu

About DRS About Silicon tape Critically analyze silicon tape Source to Answer the Questions: The Hindu

16(a) What is a digital signature? What does its authentication mean? Give various salient built-in features of a digital signature. (100 words) Source of Question: Technology


Source to Answer the Questions: The Hindu

16(b) How does the 3D printing technology work? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the technology. (100 words)

CA Current

What is 3D printing ? Application


Source of Question: Technology

Importance: The Hindu

Source to Answer the Questions: The Hindu + Internet

17(a) What is an FRP composite material? How are they manufactured? Discuss their application in aviation and automobile industries. (100 words) Source of Question: Technology



17(b) What do you understand by Run-of-river hydroelectricity project? How is it different from any other hydroelectricity project? (100 words) Source of Question: Technology



18 How important are 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? (200 words) Source of Question: Disaster Management

CA + A + C Current Importance: Disaster cause by landslide in Uttarakhand

Define disaster management in broader terms including such as – prediction, prevention, relief, etc. Pre-disaster Risk assessment; - Evaluate the magnitude & likelihood of potential etc. Measure taken as an administrator - Preparedness Measure - Relief Measure after occurrence Source to Answer the Questions: MPA-018 (disaster management) IGNOU + 2nd ARC Report Crisis Management

19 What are the consequences of Illegal mining? Discuss the Ministry of Environment and Forest’s concept of GO AND NO GO zones for coal mining sector. (200 words) Source of Question: Environment + Forest + Illegal Mining

CA + A + C Current Importance: Shah Report & Kasturiranga Report on Mining

Explain broadly what comprises illegal mining Impact of Illegal mining: Economical is ecological Govt. new strategy of “Go & No GO Zones”. Explain briefly. Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper + Down to Earth Magazine

20 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 management and handling of hazardous wastes in India? (200 words) Source of Question: Environment – Water (natural Resources)

CA + A + C Current Importance: New National Water Policy

Explain the salient feature of national water policy India’s initiative for margin waste waste-water (Prevention & control of pollution) Act, 1974, etc. Further initiative needed; - Vigorous awareness campaign Stringent penalties shall be imposed on water polluting industries, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper + Down to Earth Magazine

21 Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace? (200 words) Source of Question: Economy – Challenges to internal security through economic means

CA + A + C Current Importance: Always remains in News

Explain ‘Money laundering’ in comprehensive terms Crime sponsored by Money laundering Illegal arm sates, smuggling, etc. India’s initiative to control money laundering: - Prevention of money laundering Act (Armed) – 2012 - FATF; etc. Steps required: - More stronger legislation - International institute co-operation; etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Newspaper + Magazine + Social Issue in India – Ram Ahuja


22 What are social networking sites and what security implications do these sites present? (200 words) Source of Question: Security – challenges to Internal security (Social Network)

CA + A+C Current Importance: Various government portals were hacked by Pakistani hackers on the eve of Indian Republic Day

Define social networking in broader term in few example of its. Security challenges it poses Security challenges it poses - Account hacking; malware & social engineering - Loss of confidential data - Rapid spread of false information - Law is order problems etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affair Magazine (EPW + Frontline) + Ministry of Home Affairs

23 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. (200 words) Source of Question: Security – Cyber security

CA + A + C Current Importance: International Report on Cyber Security

Introduce ‘Cyber Warfare’ broadly like it’s a 4th dimension of warfare apart from land, water & air. Cyber threat to which India is vulnerable are– - Cyber sabotage which involves destruction vulnerable component of system, etc. Eg: DRDO breach - India’s preparedness: National cyber security policy, 2013 Explain its salient features Source to Answer the Questions: Current Affairs + National Cyber security Policy – 2013

24 Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to administration of schedules area and tribal areas. Analyse the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the Fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing extremism. (200 words) Source of Question: Security – Left-wing Extremism

CA + A + C Current Importance: Attack on congress rally by left wing extremist

Explain what activity comprises as left wing extremism according to govt. of India. Region where it originate & spread as of now; which section of society more engaged. Constitution obligation on govt. in sup of schedule area is Tribal areas (Art-244); 5th schedule Reason for not implementation of constitutional lack of govt. initiate. - Undermining role of tribal advisory council - Making tribal local feel alienated from main stream of nation development, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Social issue in India – Ram Ahuja + Social Issue – BA IGNOU Notes

25 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? (200 words) Source of Question: Security – Border Management

CA + A + C Current Importance: India border issue with Pak, China, Myanmar

Explain, Internal security of India. Explain Continuous Neighbouring & south Asia infiltration along the border of India; eg: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, China. Step need to be taken by Govt. - proper fencing should be done on Indo-Nepal Border Healthy negotiation on border issue on LoC& LAC, etc. Source to Answer the Questions: Public Order, capacity building for conflict resolution, combating terrorism + Annual Report of Ministry of Home Affairs.

PERCENTAGE-WISE DISTRIBUTION

General Studies (Paper-I) % General Studies

(Paper-II) % General Studies

(Paper-III) %

Purely Conventional (C) 7 Questions 24 None 0 None 0 Conventional + Analytical (C + A) 7 Questions 23 1 Question 4 3 Questions 12 Conventional + Current + Analytical (C + CA + A) 12 Questions 40 13 Question 52 18 Questions 62

Current + Analytical (CA = A) 3 Questions 10 11 Question 44 1 Question 04 Conventional + Current (C = CA) 1 Question 3 None 0 None 0

Total No. of Questions 30 100 Total Number of

Questions 25 100 Total No of Questions 28 100


GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – I

Topic wise categorization within a subject

56%28%

16%History + Indian Heritage & CultureGeography

Indian Society

10%

48%21%

21%

History + Indian Heritage & Culture

Indian Heritage & CulturePre IndependenceWorld HistoryPost Independence

History (India + World) + Indian Heritage is culture. Total questions — 14 out of 25 Percentage shared — 56%

Geography (India + World) Total Question – 7 out of 25 Percentage shared – 28 %

India Society Total Question – 4 out of 25 Percentage share – 16%

Area covered in India Heritage & culture Art form – Dance – 1 Question Architecture – South India – Temple – 1 question Literature – South India – 1 Question Indian History Total no. of question appeared in question paper – 8/14 % shared – 66% Pre-Independence – 4 question out of 8 – 50% Post – Independence – 4 question out of 8 – 50% Pre-Independence History from 1757 – 1857 – 1 question Topic – Important personalities. History from 1857 – 1947 – 1 Question Topic – Important personalities History from 1857 – 1947 – Indian freedom struggle Total Question – 3 Question Topic Covered – Important personalities, women’s participation, foreigners contribution. (One question from each topic) Post – Independence Total Question – 4 Question Topic covered – Important wars fought by India; social movement after independence; Indian economic in political policy after independence. World History Total no. of question appeared – 4 Topic covered – Significant event in 18th century – American Revolution, Industrial Revolution; Colonization + Decolonization; World Wars – World between two World Wars/ Economic Status.


GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – II

25%

25%25%

25%

Indian SocietyRole of Women & Women organisationPopulation

Urbanisation

Effect of Globalisation

48%

39%

13%

Geography

Salient Features of Physical GeographyDistribution of Key Resources

Geographical Phenomenon

44%

24%

32%

Polity

Polity + Governance+Constitution

Social Justice

International Relations

Indian Society Total Question appread – 4 out of 25 % shared 0 16 % Topic covered – Role of Women is women’s organization; population & associated issues; urbanization their problem & remedies; effect of globalization on Indian society 1 questionfrom each topic)

Geography Total question – 11 question Topic covered Salient features of physical Geography (India + World) Physical Geography Continent formation – 1 questions Desert – 1 Question Atmospheric Geography – Temperature inversion – 1 question Distribution of key resources South India – 1 Question (India + World) – Fosil fuel – Question Conventional Energy – 1 Question (India level) cotton – 1 question Physical Environmental Geography–Ghats–1 question Delta – Question Geographical phenomenon – Cyclone 1 question heat formation – 1 question

Polity + Governance + Constitution Total Question Asked – 11 out of 25 % of question shared in paper – 44 % Social Justice Total Question asked – 6 out of 25 % of question thared in paper – 24% International Relation Total Question Asked – 8 out of 25 % of Questionthared in paper – 32%



20%

45%

35%

Polity + Governance + Constitution

Governance Polity Constitution

50%

16%

17%

17%

Social Justice

Welfare Scheme

Development Process

Government Policies

Issues Relative to Social Sector

65%11%

12%12%

International RelationsIndia & Neighbouring Countries

Asia

Indian Foreign Policy

Polity + Constitution Topic Covered – Polity Constitution : FR’s, parliament (MP’s, schedule’s in constitution, Article temporary & special provisions, state govt.; finance commission. Governance: Seperation of power, federalism, Quasi – Judicial Body, centre – state relation, pressure Group. Governance Total question – 2 Important aspect of governance – 2 question. Citizen charters + Accountability.

Social Justice Total Question 5 question Topic Covered: Welfare scheme – 3 question Development process & devpt. Industries – SHG, – 1 Question Govt. policies & programme – Govt policy – 1 question Issue relation to development of social sector – Health – 1 Questions

International Relation Total Question – 48 Question

Topic of Covered – India & Neighboring Countries. + South Asia — Afganistan, Bangladesh; China; Maldieve; Sri Lanka, – 5 Question [One Each]

Asia – Japan – Bilateral Relation – 1 Question

India Foreign policies – Gujrat Doctrine– 1 Question

India foreign policies – Gujrat Doctrine – Question

Important International institution – World Bank + IMF – 1 Question.


GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – III


48%

18%

10%

20%

4%

Economic DevelopmentTechnologyEnvironment + Bio-diversitySecurityDisaster Management

7%

25%

18%25%

7%

6%6% 6%

Economic Development

Inclusive Growth

Government BudgetingAgricultureInvestment ModelInfrastructureEffect of Liberalisation

Land ReformFood Processing + Related Industries

Subject wise distribution: Economic development Total question – 12 question out of 25 % contribution – 48% Technology Total question – 5 out of 25 % contribution – 18% Environment + Biodiversity Total question – 3 out of 25 % contribution – 10% Security Total question – 5 out of 25 % contribution – 20% Disaster Management Total Question – 1 out of 25 % contribution – 4%

Economic Development Total no. of question – 12 Topic covered – Inclusive growth – 1 question Govt Budgeting – 3 question Agriculture & farm subsidy – 2 question & MSP (Food security bill) Investment model – 3 questions Food processing & Related industries –1 question Infrastructure Model – 3 questions Food processing & related Industries – 1 Question Infrastructure – 1 Question Effect of liberalization – 1 question Land reform – 1 question


20%

40%

40%

Technology

Intellectual Property Rights

Science & Technology

Awareness in various field

33%

33%

34%

Environment + Bio-diversity

Conservation

Environment Polution & Degration

Environmental impact assessment

20%

20%40%

20%

SecuritySpread of extremism

Security Chellenge in Border AreaChellenages to internal Security

Technology Total no. of question – 6 question Topic Covered IPR – 1 Question Science & Tech – Devpt & their application – 2 questions Awareness in various field of technology – Computers – 2 question

Environment + Bio-diversity Total no. of question – 3 questions Topic covered Conservation – Natural Resource – Water – 1 question Environment pollution & degradation – forest – Illegal Mining – 1 question Environment impact assessment – Hydro project 1 question.

Security No. of Question – 5 Question Topic Covered: Linkage between dept. & spread of extremism – Left wing extremism 1 question Security challenges & thin management in border area –0 1 question Challenges to internal security – Social network –1 question cyber security – 1 question. Money laundering – 1 question.


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