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Question Paper: Topic wise
History (50 Marks)
Economy (70 Marks)
Geography & Disaster Management (50 Marks)
Polity (50 Marks)
International Relations (50 Marks)
Science Tech & Disaster Management (30 Marks)
Instructions for IFS/IFoS GS Mains Paper
duration is Three Hours and maximum marks are 300
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
All questions are to be attempted.
Attempt of a part/question shall be counted in sequential order.
Unless struck off, attempt of a part / question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
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Question Paper: Topic wise
History (50 Marks)
Q1: Answer following in not more than 150 words
a.Harappan Civilization was spread through a large area. Many factors were responsible for its downfall. What were they? (20 marks)
b.Describe the Deccan policy of Aurangreb with special reference to the Marathas. (15 Marks)
c.Discuss the Indo-Tibetan relations during the British period. (15 Marks)
Economy (70 Marks)
Q2. Answer following questions in not more than 160 words each
a.Express your understanding of the problem of inflation based on WPI and CPI in the Indian context. (20 Marks) Covered in lecture on
b.Comment on the formation of NITI Aayog as replacement of Planning Commission in India (15 Marks)
Answer Covered in This Article and Here)
c.What potential do you visualise in the ‘Skill India’ programme as a strategy to solve the unemployment problem? (15 Marks) Answer covered in
d.“India needs a Third Green Revolution, but with a different approach.” Elaborate. (20 Marks)
Geography & Disaster Management (50 Marks)
a.The droughts and its outcomes in India are the result of both the physical and the human factors. Discuss. ( 15Marks)
b.Account for the recent earthquakes in the bordering Nepal and its impact on India. (15 Marks)
c.Discuss the role of disaster management in addressing the problems of the victims of natural calamities (20 Marks)
Polity (50 Marks)
Q4. Answer all of the following questions (Total 50 Marks)
a.The existence of the Article 3 in the Indian Constitution is reason enough to believe that the Indian Constitution empowe
(Refers to power of the Centre to form new states.Recent example- telangana and issues arising out of it- demand of special fund etc.If you follow news,this question can be answered easily))
b.Do you think that in India, the government remains strong and governance still continues to be subordinate to the government? Can this be seen as strong institutions and weak processes playing a part in the administering of the country? (15 Marks)(
Article for This answer)
c.“In India, despite the economy becoming totally capitalistic, class as the most important social category has not emerged powerfully and it is still caste that plays an important role in India’s social fabric.” Elucidate. (15 Marks)
International Relations (50 Marks)
Q5. Answer all of the following questions (Total 50 Marks)
a.“The collapse of the Greek economy and the weakening of the economies of Italy, Spain and even the UK to an extent is suggestive of cracks in the foundation of the Europe. Union.’ Do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons in either case. (20 Marks) (
Fodder for this answer Click Here)
b.Do you agree with the perception that SAARC is important to India only for political reasons and not for economic reasons? Give reasons. (15 Marks)
c.With India now seeing itself as a brain power and allying itself increasingly with USA, it no longer sees itself as a country in the category of backward countries of Africa and other countries which have traditionally been its allies in the Non-Aligned Movement. Do you think it is time to give the NAM a burial? (15 Marks) (
Few days ago An Article By C rajamohan specifically covers this question.Posted Here)
Science Tech & Disaster Management (30 Marks)
Q6. Answer all of the following questions in not more than 150 words each
a.What are the causes of the spread of ‘Dengue Fever in India? What steps have been taken in prevention of the disease? (15 Marks) (Can be answred well from the Article posted
Here)
Question Paper in Linear format
Q1: Answer following in not more than 150 words (Total 50 marks)
- Harappan Civilization was spread through a large area. Many factors were responsible for its downfall. What were they? (20 marks)
- Describe the Deccan policy of Aurangreb with special reference to the Marathas. (15 Marks)
- Discuss the Indo-Tibetan relations during the British period. (15 Marks)
Q2. Answer following questions in not more than 160 words each (Total 50 Marks)
- Express your understanding of the problem of inflation based on WPI and CPI in the Indian context. (20 Marks)
- Comment on the formation of NITI Aayog as replacement of Planning Commission in India (15 Marks)
- What potential do you visualise in the ‘Skill India’ programme as a strategy to solve the unemployment problem? (15 Marks)
Q3. Answer all of the following questions (Total 50 Marks)
- “India needs a Third Green Revolution, but with a different approach.” Elaborate. (20 Marks)
- The droughts and its outcomes in India are the result of both the physical and the human factors. Discuss. (15 Marks)
- Account for the recent earthquakes in the bordering Nepal and its impact on India. (15 Marks)
Q4. Answer all of the following questions (Total 50 Marks)
- The existence of the Article 3 in the Indian Constitution is reason enough to believe that the Indian Constitution empowers the Centre at the expense of the State. Do you agree? If so, elaborate with an example. (20 Marks)
- Do you think that in India, the government remains strong and governance still continues to be subordinate to the government? Can this be seen as strong institutions and weak processes playing a part in the administering of the country? (15 Marks)
- “In India, despite the economy becoming totally capitalistic, class as the most important social category has not emerged powerfully and it is still caste that plays an important role in India’s social fabric.” Elucidate. (15 Marks)
Q5. Answer all of the following questions (Total 50 Marks)
- “The collapse of the Greek economy and the weakening of the economies of Italy, Spain and even the UK to an extent is suggestive of cracks in the foundation of the Europe. Union.’ Do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons in either case. (20 Marks)
- Do you agree with the perception that SAARC is important to India only for political reasons and not for economic reasons? Give reasons. (15 Marks)
- With India now seeing itself as a brain power and allying itself increasingly with USA, it no longer sees itself as a country in the category of backward countries of Africa and other countries which have traditionally been its allies in the Non-Aligned Movement. Do you think it is time to give the NAM a burial? (15 Marks)
Q6. Answer all of the following questions in not more than 150 words each (Total 50 Marks)
- Discuss the role of disaster management in addressing the problems of the victims of natural calamities (20 Marks)
- What are the causes of the spread of ‘Dengue Fever in India?What steps have been taken in prevention of the disease? (15 Marks)
- In the light of recent achievements of ISRO, highlight the development of space technology. (15 Marks)
