Analysis of IAS Main 2013 Papers_PT

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Question asked in Mains 2013Ch l hi hi h k iChola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. 5 k 100 d5 marks, 100 words.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPaper II‐ GS1‐Unit 1‐Lecture 3 A hi f A i d M di l I diArchitecture of Ancient and Medieval India


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Question asked in Mains 2013D f i h b i f d d li i hDefying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the torch bearer during the

l f f d i I di Distruggle for freedom in India. Discuss. 10 marks, 200 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPaper II‐GS1‐Unit 3‐ LecturesPaper II GS1 Unit 3 Lectures Congress, Swadeshi and the Split, No changers, pro changers and the Revolutionarieschangers and the Revolutionaries



Question asked in Mains 2013S l f i d I di h i h l d dSeveral foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their l i h I di l f f drole in the Indian struggle for freedom.

10 marks, 200 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPaper II‐GS1‐Unit 3‐Lecture 5World war I and the Indian National movementPaper II‐GS1‐Unit 2‐Lecture 4, 5Religious and Social reforms in India


Question asked in Mains 2013C i i ll di h bj i f Bh d dCritically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bh d h iBhave and their success. 10 marks, 200 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP IV GS III U i 7 L 1 d 2Paper IV‐GS III‐ Unit 7‐Lectures 1 and 2Land Reforms in India



Question asked in Mains 2013C i i ll i h l i hi h dCritically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive roles in the emergence of B l d hBangladesh. 10 marks, 200 words

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inK l d B “Th K h i C fli ”Knowledge Booster “The Kashmir Conflict”



Question asked in Mains 2013Af i h d i ifi i ll d bAfrica was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. Analyses. 10 k 200 d10 marks, 200 words.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPaper II‐ GS1‐ Unit 5‐ Lecture 10R d l f i l b d iRedrawal of national boundaries



Question asked in Mains 2013A i R l i i lAmerican Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. 10 k 200 d10 marks, 200 words.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPaper II‐GS1‐Unit 5 Lecture 8Th A i R l i d h 1812 WThe American Revolution and the 1812 War



Question asked in Mains 2013Wh li i d l d iWhat policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression? 10 k 200 d10marks, 200 words.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPaper II‐GS1‐ Unit 5‐ Lecture 2W ld W IIWorld War II



Question asked in Mains 2013Di i h i i l bl hi hDiscussion the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization i I diin India. 10marks, 200 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP II GS1 U i 7 l 3Paper II‐ GS1‐Unit7‐ lecture 3Urbanisation in India



Question asked in Mains 2013M l b hi d b d i dMale membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s organization free from gender bi Cbias. Comment. 10marks, 200 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP II GS1 U i 7 L 1Paper II‐ GS1‐Unit7‐ Lecture 1Women’s Organisations in India



Question asked in Mains 2013G i f li f i li i iGrowing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate

Distate. Discuss. 10 marks, 200 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP II GS1 U i 4 L 2Paper II‐GS1‐Unit 4‐ Lecture 2Linguistic reorganization of States



Question asked in Mains 2013Wi h i i f f il f l h iWith growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in I di Di h il bili f i lIndia. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in I di d i h ldIndia and in the world. 10 marks, 200 words.Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inKnowledge Booster “Global Atomic Energy and weapons scenario”



Question asked in Mains 2013I i id h I di h b i l f h lIt is said the India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of country for

H i f hquarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss i i ll h il bili d i i l dcritically the availability and issues involved.

10 marks, 200 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inKnowledge Booster “The Shale Gas Revolution”g



Question asked in Mains 2013Th S C f I di k h kThe Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the C i i ’ Di i i llConstitution.’ Discuss critically.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII‐GS2‐Unit 1‐ Lecture 6A dAmendments



Question asked in Mains 2013Di h d i f h 13 h FiDiscuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the

i i i f h i h l lprevious commissions for strengthening the local government finances.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII GS2 U i 2 L 4PIII‐GS2‐Unit 2‐ Lecture 4Centre state financial relations



Question asked in Mains 2013Th d di ifi i f fi i l i i iThe product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping f d d i h h fof products and services strengthens the case for

the merger of the two regulatory agencies, namely SEBI d IRDA J ifSEBI and IRDA. Justify.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inCovered fully by PT s IAS ACADEMY inKnowledge Booster on Money, Investments and MarketsMarkets



Question asked in Mains 2013The concept of Mid‐Day Meal (MDM) scheme is e co cept o d ay ea ( ) sc e e salmost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre‐independent India. The y p pscheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin yobjectives, latest mandates and success.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII‐GS2‐Unit 12‐ Lecture 3Other government schemes



Question asked in Mains 2013Th l i i d bili f S lf H lThe legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro‐finance

fi d i d i foutfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII GS2 U i 11 L 2PIII‐GS2‐Unit 11 –Lecture 2SHGs in India


What We Teach Is What They AskWhat We Teach Is What They AskQuestion asked in Mains 2013The Central Government frequently complains on the poor performance of the State Governments in eradicating suffering ofperformance of the State Governments in eradicating suffering of the vulnerable sections of the society. Restructuring of Centrally sponsored schemes across the sectors for ameliorating the cause of vulnerable sections of population aims at providing flexibility to the States in better implementation. Critically evaluate.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII‐GS2‐Unit 12‐ Lecture 1C t l t hCentral government schemesPIII‐GS2‐Unit 12‐ Lecture 3Other government schemesg



Question asked in Mains 2013Th b i f idi b i i i lThe basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing connectivity. CComment.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII‐GS2‐Unit 12‐ Lecture 3O h hOther government schemes



Question asked in Mains 2013The proposed withdrawal of International Security p p yAssistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the g j y pcountries 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.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII‐GS2‐Unit 17‐Lecture 3India and AfghanistanIndia and Afghanistan



Question asked in Mains 2013Th i Sh hb S i Dh k iThe protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundamental split in society b h i li d I l i f Wh ibetween the nationalists and Islamic forces. What is its significance for India?

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inK l d B Th K h i C fliKnowledge Booster on The Kashmir Conflict


What We Teach Is What They AskWhat We Teach Is What They AskQuestion asked in Mains 2013The 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 h t i ti t th i l f ti d d tcharacteristics, yet their role, functions and mandate are distinctly different. Elucidate.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII‐GS2‐Unit 20‐Lecture 1IMF and the World Bank



Question asked in Mains 2013With a consideration towards the strategy of gyinclusive growth, the new companies bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss y y gthe challenges expected in its implementation in right earnest. Also discuss other provisions in the g pbill and their implications.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIV‐GS3‐Unit2‐ Lecture 1Inclusive growth in IndiaInclusive growth in India



Question asked in Mains 2013Wh h f i d i f Fi lWhat are the reasons for introduction of Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) act, 2003? Di i i ll i li f d h i2003? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPIII GS2 U i 2 L 2PIII‐GS2‐Unit2‐Lecture 2Constitutional provisions of the Budget



Question asked in Mains 2013F d i bill i d li i hFood security bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various

h i i i ff i i l i lapprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inK l d B F d S i Bill 2013Knowledge Booster on Food Security Bill, 2013



Question asked in Mains 2013E bli h h l i hi b l d fEstablish the relationship between land reform, agriculture productivity and elimination of poverty i I di E Di i h diffi l iin Indian Economy. Discussion the difficulty in designing and implementation of the agriculture f i dl l d f i I difriendly land reforms in India.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY iny yPaper IV‐GS III‐ Unit 7‐Lectures 1 and 2Land Reforms in India



Question asked in Mains 2013Ad i f PPP d l f i fAdaptation of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free from i i i C i i ll di h d f hcriticism. Critically discuss the pros and cons of the

model.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP IV GS III U i 10 L 2Paper IV‐GS III‐ Unit 10‐Lecture 2Public Private Partnerships



Question asked in Mains 2013Bring out the circumstances in 2005 which forcedBring out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to section 3(d) in the Indian Patent Law, 1970. Discuss how it has been utilized byLaw, 1970. Discuss how it has been utilized by Supreme court in its judgment rejecting Novartis patent application for “Glivec“. Discuss briefly thepatent application for Glivec . Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inPaperIII‐GS2‐Unit20‐ Lecture 3WTO S diWTO: Some case studies



Question asked in Mains 2013Cyber warfare is considered by some defenseCyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyberterrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of thevulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same.

C d f ll b PT’ IAS ACADEMY iCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inKnowledge booster on Cyberwars, Cybercrimes and th PRISM j tthe PRISM project


What We Teach Is What They AskWhat We Teach Is What They AskQuestion asked in Mains 2013What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent? 10 marks 150 words10 marks, 150 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP V‐GS4‐Unit 1‐ Lecture 1Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethicshuman actions; dimensions of ethicsP V‐GS4‐Unit 1‐ Lecture 2Human valuesHuman values



Question asked in Mains 2013Some people feel that values keep changing with p p p g gtime and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification. j10 marks, 150 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inCovered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP V‐GS4‐Unit 1‐ Lecture 2Human valuesHuman values



Question asked in Mains 2013B i h h i hBring out what the statement means to you in the present context:"Nearly all men can withstand d i b if ' hadversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.“ —Abraham Lincoln

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inP II GS1 U i 5 L 9PaperII‐GS1‐Unit5‐Lecture 9The American Civil war



Question asked in Mains 2013“Th d f i di id l i i d i h d“The good of an individual is contained in the good of all.” What do you understand by this statement? H hi i i l b i l d i bliHow can this principle be implemented in public life? 10 k 150 d10 marks, 150 words.

Covered fully by PT’s IAS ACADEMY inCovered fully by PT s IAS ACADEMY inP V‐GS4‐Unit 5‐Lecture 1Foundations of Indian Moral PhilosophyFoundations of Indian Moral Philosophy



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