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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-55

Q.1) Analyse the recent trends in the growth and density of population of India and evaluate the socio-economic and environmental problems generated by them. (20 marks) Q.2) “Economic characteristics of an area exert a much more direct effect upon its population patterns than do the physical characteristics”. Explain with examples. (20 marks) Q.3) “Age-sex pyramid

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-53

Q.1) Evaluate the contribution of Communication and Information technology to the development of economy and society and examine the relevance of the recently launched “Digital India‟ programme. (15 marks) Q.2) Bring out the significance of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). (10 marks) Q.3) Account for the persisting negative trade balance of India. (15 marks)

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-45

Q.1) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-43

Q.1) Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze

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Ethics Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-33

Q.1) “What really matters for success, character, happiness and life-long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills— not just purely cognitive abilities.” – Daniel Goleman. Elucidate. Q.2) “Seeking forgiveness for own mistakes is a trait of strong and not weak person.” Mahatma Gandhi. In the light of the statement, discuss why forgiveness should be

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