Answer the following questions in 150 words:
General Studies – 1
1. What were the factors and forces behind the rise of Bhakti movement in India? Throw light of nature of Bhakti movement in south India. (150 words, 10 marks)
2. Several walks of Indian life were greatly affected by the Turkish conquest. Throw light on its socio-cultural impact. (150 words, 10 marks)
3. The Mughal architecture evolved in a phased manner, reached its Zenith and attained its climax under Shahjahan. Elaborate. (150 words, 10 marks)
General Studies – 2
4. Tribunals in India face a number of administrative constraints which add up to delays in disposal of cases and underutilisation of Indian tribunal system. Analyse. (150 words, 10 marks)
5. In the ongoing Sino-U.S feud, Australia and India need to convert their intent into action and capitalise on the innumerable opportunities available in different sectors. Examine. (150 words, 10 marks)
6. Caste based census provides data that will help further streamline affirmative action and ensure the welfare measures reach the people who truly need it. Critically analyse. (150 words, 10 marks)
General Studies – 3
7. Global competitiveness will be increasingly determined by the quality of science and technology, which in turn will depend on dynamicity of research and development ecosystem aided by budgetary allocation. Analyse. (150 words, 10 marks)
8. Improper disposal of antibiotics by pharma companies is a serious matter of concern as it could lead to antibiotic resistance due to source pollution. Examine. (150 words, 10 marks)
9. Privatisation of Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) is not always the panacea and must always be done strategically, while the proceeds from it must be utilised in an objective manner to create further assets. Comment. (150 words, 10 marks)
10. Critically examine the potential of the Union Budget 2022-23 to create meaningful employment and long-term sustainable growth. (150 words, 10 marks)
Answer the following questions in 250 words:
General Studies – 1
11. Works of art give us an insight into how the society relates itself to its surroundings. Elaborate in light of Harappan art. (250 words,15 marks)
12. What is a Stupa? Discuss the main characteristics of a Stupa. Trace the development of Stupa architecture during post-Mauryan age. (250 words, 15 marks)
13. Gender norms and patriarchal attitudes continue to govern the reproductive rights and contraception choices of women. Fostering better informed and healthier reproductive behaviour among women must be the way forward to address this issue. (250 words, 15 marks)
General Studies – 2
14. The pandemic has upended schooling. Hence, a well-planned and a holistic effort is required on the part of the government in order to negate long term negative impact on education. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)
15. A Uniform Civil Code (UCC) which is sourced upon the best traditions and harmonizes them with the modern constitutional values of India is an essential step in the overall development of the country. Critically examine. (250 words, 15 marks)
16. India’s carefully calibrated policy towards Indo-pacific is centred on two pillars of strengthening engagement and stronger partnerships with likeminded countries. Elaborate. (250 words, 15 marks)
General Studies – 3
17. The monetary policy needs to maintain a balance between economic growth and high inflation. Why has the central bank kept the interest rates low? What is its impact? Examine the factors for the increasing rate of inflation in the economy and suggest steps that are needed to balance it. (250 words, 15 marks)
18. Post de-regulation, the geospatial sector in the country is rightly positioned for investment. However, it needs the creation of an enabling ecosystem for its maximum potential to be utilised. Analyse. (250 words, 15 marks)
19. With the imminent rollout of 5G services by the end of 2022, there are security implications that need be considered and addressed especially with respect to involvement of China. Examine. (250 words, 15 marks)
20. The national hydrogen policy is a step in the right direction to harness the potential of green hydrogen but removing production bottlenecks and incentivising production can be game-changer for the energy security of India. Comment. (250 words, 15 marks)
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