GS Main Question Analysis UPSC-IAS-2013

8/10/2019 GS Main Question Analysis UPSC-IAS-2013

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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 onDalhousie)

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 Sept13

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.


India since Independence Bipin Chandra

+ Wikipedia

Note: Recent Land Acquisition Act-2013

7 Write a critical note on the evolution andsignificance of the slogan, Jai Jawan Jai

Kisan. (200 words)

Source of Question:

Post Independent India

C + A Jai Jawan Jai KishanSlogan given by Lal Bahadur Shastri (2nd

Prime

Minister of India) Reason:

India attack by Pakistan in 1965, to encourage

solders.

Increasing food scarcity & constant increaseof import binder; to courage farmer Production.


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 6

th

Nov13 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.


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.


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 paperson 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.

Indias decisive role & reason for it like

refuge crisis increased in Eastern India, etc.


India Since Independence by Bipin Chandra


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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.


NCERT(New & Old) Class IX & X. + History ofModern 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 ofBismaik, etc.


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 impacton American Revolution, etc.


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.


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.


Social Problems in India by Ravi Ahuja

16 Male membership needs to be encouraged

in order to make womens 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.


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 & its 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.


Yojana, NBT


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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 peoples

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.


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.


NCERT (Fundamentals of Physical Geography)

19(b) The recent cyclone on east coast of India wascalled 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.


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 HinduBusiness 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.


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:

GeographyAtmosphere(Physical Geography)

C Explain phenomenon of temperature inversion.

Effect on weather & habitants. Such as Air

quality suffers, respiratory ailment, etc.


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 upwardconvention current in the atmosphere inequatorial region.

High vapourization & condensation.

Shifting of ITCZ belts & its importance.


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.


NCERT XI Physical Environment + Savindra Singh

Physical Geography


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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 easternflowing river.


NCERT XI (India: Physical Environment)

23(a) Do you agree that there is a growing trend of

opening new sugar mills in southern States ofIndia? 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.


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 NaturalResources 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.


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.


Wikipedia + Current Affairs Notes


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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.


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 FRs (Aret-14, 19 & 21)

of Indian Constitution.

Supreme Court verdict on objectionable

comment on social network.


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 IndianConstitution. (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.


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.


Indian Public Admin. Rajni Goyal & Ramesh K Arora5 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.


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 thefailure due to structural or process

inadequacy or both? Discuss. (200 words)

CA +A+C

CurrentImportance:

Inter Water

Introduce constitutional provision (Art - 262)

Parliament effort to resolve dispute by

formulating Act interstate water dispute Act-1956Though which water dispute tribunal formed.

Structural issue: Ad-hoc constitution of tribunal;


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Source of Question:

Polity & Governance Central State Relation

dispute, The draft

national water

polity- 2012

etc. process inadequacies: delay in passing wards

by tribunal.


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 commissionsfor strengthening the local government

finances. (200 words)

Source of Question:Polity & Constitution Constitutional Bodies

CA +A

CurrentImportance:

14th

Finance

Commission was

constituted

Introduce the importance of local self govt.

Bring into notice the 13th

finance commission

which more focused on 3

rd

tier of govt of providegreater 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.


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 ReformCommission 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.


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.


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.


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 systematicassessment and scrutiny for the sustained

success of the concept. Discuss. (200 words)

Source of Question:

Social Justice SHG

CA + A + C

CurrentImportance:

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 SHGssuch as Multiple lending, own borrowing, etc.

(Y.H. Malegam Committee).

Recommendation: Borrower can be a member of

only on SHG on joint liability group.


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.


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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.


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 tominimize 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.


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.


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


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.


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 NeighbouringCountries + 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.

Indias dialogue initiate with moderate Taliban acre

good step to hormonal progress of nation & region.


Current Affairs


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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.


Current Affairs Magazine World Focus20 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.


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 Indias interest

Infiltration N-E might increase

Secessionist forces in NE state will get support

from fundamentalist, etc.



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.



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.


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 Indias 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


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 worlds 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.


NCERT 12th

contemporary World Politics


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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.


Hindu + Current Affairs Magazine

2 What were the reasons for the introduction

of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget

Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discusscritically 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.


www.arthapedia.in

3 What is the meaning of the term tax

expenditure? Taking housing sector as anexample, 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 byUnion govt. are

- Exemption allowed for deduction of HRA

(income) tax

- Exemption allowed for interest payment for

housing loan, etc.


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 Bill2013

Explain briefly status of hunger & malnutrition &

its 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.


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:


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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.


India year book + Indian Economy Ramesh

Singh + Indian Economy by Mishra & Puri

6 India needs to strengthen measures topromote 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 formodernization, 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.


Newspaper + Wikipedia (Internet) + Wizard

7 Examine the impact of liberalization oncompanies 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 90sImpact 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.


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.


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 ofthe economy. (100 words)

Source of Question:Economy Investment Model

CA + A + C

CurrentImportance:

FDI in News

throughout the year

Introduce reason need for arise of FDI

Importance of FDI with respect to economic

developmentImpact of FDI in Multi-brand retail sector on

supply chain management.

Solve the problem of wastages by cold storage chain.

Greats export potential, etc.


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.


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:


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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.


Indian Economy Ramesh Singh + IndianEconomy Autt & Suchuary + EPW Magazine

11 Write a note on Indias 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 Indias

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.


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.


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

Indias 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


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


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


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

CA

Current

Importance:

The Hindu


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


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Source of Question:

Technology

Importance:

The Hindu


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

CA

Current

Importance:

The Hindu



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

CA

Current

Importance:

The Hindu



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 bylandslide 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


MPA-018 (disaster management) IGNOU + 2nd

ARC Report Crisis Management

19 What are the consequences of Illegal

mining? Discuss the Ministry of Environment

and Forests 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 I llegal mining: Economical is ecological

Govt. new strategy of Go & No GO Zones.

Explain briefly.


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

Indias 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.


Newspaper + Down to Earth Magazine21 Money laundering poses a serious security

threat to a countrys 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.

Indias initiative to control money laundering:

- Prevention of money laundering Act (Armed) 2012

- FATF; etc.

Steps required:

- More stronger legislation

- International institute co-operation; etc.


Newspaper + Magazine + Social Issue in India Ram Ahuja


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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 hackerson 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.


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 countrys

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 its 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

- Indias preparedness: National cyber security

policy, 2013

Explain its salient features


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 Indias 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.


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. ofQuestions 30

100 Total Number ofQuestions 25

100 Total No ofQuestions 28

100


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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER I

Topic wise categorization within a subject

56%28%

16%History + IndianHeritage & Culture

Geography

Indian Society

10%

48%21%

21%

History + Indian Heritage &

Culture

Indian Heritage & Culture

Pre Independence

World History

Post 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


Percentage share 16%

Area covered in India Heritage & cultureArt 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 personalitiesHistory from 1857 1947 Indian freedom struggle

Total Question 3 Question

Topic Covered Important personalities, womens

participation, foreigners contribution. (One question from each

topic)

Post IndependenceTotal 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 4Topic covered Significant event in 18

thcentury American

Revolution, Industrial Revolution; Colonization +

Decolonization; World Wars World between two World

Wars/ Economic Status.


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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 SocietyTotal Question appread 4 out of 25% shared 0 16 %Topic covered Role of Women is womensorganization; population & associated issues;urbanization their problem & remedies; effect ofglobalization on Indian society 1 questionfrom eachtopic)

GeographyTotal question 11 questionTopic coveredSalient features of physical Geography (India + World)Physical GeographyContinent formation 1 questionsDesert 1 QuestionAtmospheric Geography Temperature inversion 1

questionDistribution of key resourcesSouth India 1 Question(India + World) Fosil fuel QuestionConventional Energy 1 Question(India level) cotton 1 questionPhysical Environmental GeographyGhats1 questionDelta QuestionGeographical phenomenon Cyclone 1 question heat

formation 1 question

Polity + Governance + Constitut ion

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%


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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 Relations

India & Neighbouring Countries

Asia

Indian Foreign Policy

Polity + Constitution

Topic Covered Polity Constitution : FRs,

parliament (MPs, schedules 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 RelationTotal 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.


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GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III


48%

18%

10%

20%

4%

Economic Development

Technology

Environment + Bio-diversity

Security

Disaster Management

7%

25%

18%25%

7%

6%6%

6%


Inclusive Growth

Government Budgeting

Agriculture

Investment Model

Infrastructure

Effect of Liberalisation

Land Reform

Food 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


% contribution 10%

Security


% contribution 20%

Disaster Management


% contribution 4%


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


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20%

40%

40%

Technology

Intellectual Property Rights

Science & Technology

Awareness in various field

33%

33%

34%


Conservation

Environment Polution & Degration

Environmental impact assessment

20%

20%

40%

20%

Security

Spread of extremism

Security Chellenge in Border

Area

Chellenages to internal Security

Technology

Total no. of question 6 question

Topic Covered

IPR 1 Question

Science & Tech Devpt & their application 2questions

Awareness in various field of technology

Computers 2 question


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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