Answer the following questions in 150 words:
General Studies – 1
1. National freedom and national construction were the core of Subhas Chandra Bose’s political ideology. Discuss the approach taken by Bose to achieve the same. (150 words, 10 marks)
2. Explain the reasons as to why Bay of Bengal is the hot-bed for frequent cyclonic storms on the east coast. What is its impact on the Sundarbans? (150 words, 10 marks)
3. Evaluate the status of ground water depletion in the major first green revolution regions. Suggest steps to prevent over exploitation of ground water in those regions. (150 words, 10 marks)
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4. Explain with examples the Doctrine of Pith and Substance and the Doctrine of Colourable legislation with respect to centre-state relations. (150 words, 10 marks)
5. Ukraine continues to live in the cold war era as tensions continue to soar between U.S and Russia over it. How does the Ukraine issue impact India? Analyse. (150 words, 10 marks)
6. The recently proposed draft rules for augmenting the development of Lakshadweep are actually undemocratic in nature. Critically examine. (150 words, 10 marks)
General Studies – 3
7. What is the inflation? Differentiate between demand pull and cost push inflation? Highlight the supply-side factors behind recent inflationary trends in India. (150 words, 10 marks)
8. Examine as to how the pandemic has further exacerbated economic inequalities in the country and suggest measures to overcome the same. (150 words, 10 marks)
9. Discuss the ways in which India can achieve its ambitious ‘Panchamrit’ declaration to tackle climate change. (150 words, 10 marks)
10. India needs to formulate an all-encompassing national vision for defence forces to enable coherence in multi-sectoral and multi-ministerial policymaking and execution. Examine. (150 words, 10 marks)
Answer the following questions in 250 words:
General Studies – 1
11. Our law keeps changing according to the society’s needs and requirements. There should be laws to protect the victims of marital rape as this issue is reaching its peak at an alarming rate. Comment. (250 words,15 marks)
12. The population of north-eastern India includes a large population of tribal people with distinct languages and cultures. Examine the issues faced by the tribes of the north east and measures taken for their development. (250 words, 15 marks)
13. Why did the tribal groups of India respond violently to imposition of colonial rule in India? What was its significance and why did it fail? Analyse. (250 words, 15 marks)
General Studies – 2
14. Whatever be the criticism of judicial activism, it cannot be disputed that judicial activism has done a great deal to improve the conditions of the masses in the country. Substantiate with examples. (250 words, 15 marks)
15. Consequent to the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act political decentralisation has taken place in almost all the States. However, progress on fiscal and functional decentralisation has been mixed. Analyse. (250 words, 15 marks)
16. India should implement an unbiased and proactive “Neighbourhood First” strategy that facilitates the Act East policy crucial for India’s long-term security and economic interests in Myanmar. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)
17. How can India balance achieving its developmental ambitions as well as its pledge of net zero emissions by 2070? What are the changes needed in its industrial policy in this regard?
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18. India needs focused policy interventions to overcome unemployment due to the impact of the pandemic, automation as well as educated unemployment. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)
19. With the bourgeoning urban and young population, demand for processed food items is set to increase in the coming years. The food processing industry in India needs to gear up to meet the demand by investing in necessary infrastructure. (250 words, 15 marks)
20. How can India balance achieving its developmental ambitions as well as its pledge of net zero emissions by 2070? What are the changes needed in its industrial policy in this regard? (250 words, 15 marks)
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