Q.1) The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? (20 marks) Q.2) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief […]
Q.1) What are the ethical issues in politics? Suggest measures to address them. (150 words) Q.2) “Politics have no relation to morals”. – Niccolo Machiavelli. Examine (150 words)
Q.1) Explain the origin, dimension and implications of India-Pakistan dispute on Kashmir. (20 marks) Q.2) How climate acting as a geographical basis for Indian federalism. (10 marks) Q.3) Comment on the reorganisation of states in the last one decade. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the role of inter-state council in resolving interstate issues. (10 marks) Q.5)
You are an honest and responsible civil servant. You often observe the following: 1. There is a general perception that adhering to ethical conduct one may face difficulties to oneself and cause problems for the family, whereas unfair practises may help to reach the career goals. 2. When the number of people adopting unfair means
Q.1) Is planning for a cluster of villages a viable option, when planning for backward areas of the country? Discuss with suitable examples. (15 marks) Q.2) How can a meaningful skill development programme contribute to the economic growth of hill areas? (15 marks) Q.3) Planning and development of ‘Tribal Regions’ in India. (10 marks) Q.4)
Q.1) It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there is no dearth of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples. Q.2) There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because
A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally to 6 floors by a builder, collapses. As a consequence, a number of innocent labourers including women and children died. These labourers are migrants of different places. The government immediately announced cash relief to the aggrieved families and arrested the builder. Give reasons for such
Q.1) Explain the pipeline network across India and its impact on regional development. (20 marks) Q.2) Examine the causes of regional disparities in economic development in India. (10 marks) Q.3) Examine the role of people’s participation in successful decentralised planning in India. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the concept of Command Area Development and evaluate its
Q.1) What is the Citizen Charter? Explain its importance in Public administration. (150 words) Q.2) State the concept of ‘work culture’. Explain its importance in administration. (150 words)
Q.1) Peri-urbanization has created enormous environmental problems. Discuss their causes and consequences with reference to the National Capital Region (N.CR.) of India. (15 marks) Q.2) Account for the multiple problems of urban agglomerations. (15 marks) Q.3) Describe how urbanization creates air and water pollution in India. (10 marks) Q.4) Outline the role of class I