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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-24

Q.1) Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections or the society leads to problems or overlapping jurisdiction and

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-22

Q.1) The need for cooperation among various service sector has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges bring the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of ‘Collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s Development process. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) “Policy contradictions among

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-20

Q.1) On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of People Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) “The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-18

Q.1) India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenants on which the two political systems are based. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) Discuss

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-15

Q.1) Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos. (10 marks) Q.2) Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why? (15 marks) Q.3) Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in Western Ghats.

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-14

Q.1) Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (10 marks) Q.2) Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos. (15 marks) Q.3) There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why? (10 marks) Q.4) Discuss the limitations of the theory of Continental Drift and

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-13

Q.1) How does the cryosphere affect global climate? (10 marks) Q.2) What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the won population residing in Monsoon Asia? (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes. (15 marks) Q.4) Bring

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-12

Q.1) Are we losing our local identity for the global identity? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.2) Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India. (10 marks) Q.3) How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. (10 marks) Q.4) Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened

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