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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-11

Q.1) “Empowering women is the key to control population growth.” Discuss. (10 marks) Q.2) ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons. (15 marks) Q.3) Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of […]

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-10

Q.1) “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (10 marks) Q.2) In the context of diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint. (15 marks) Q.3) What makes

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Ethics Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-15

Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Probity in governance Public service Behavioural integrity Hedonism Categorical imperative Q.2) “Kautilya’s Arthashastra is one of the best discourses on the philosophical basis of governance”. Elucidate. (150 2ords, 10 marks) Q.3) What do you understand by probity in governance?

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-9

Q.1) Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy. (10 marks) Q.2) In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern India. Elaborate. (10 marks) Q.3) Discuss in detail the peasants’ and working movements after 1857 revolt. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the development of press and education

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-20

Q.1) Why is it necessary to conserve genetic diversity of species? Do protected areas serve any useful purpose in this context? (20 marks) Q.2) Define zoogeographic region. Also describe the basic faunal makeup of the Neo-Arctic zoogeographic region. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the social-economical impacts of social forestry and its relevance for India. (15 marks)

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Ethics Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-14

Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Realism Idealism Constructivism International ethics Cosmopolitanism Q.2) Critically examine the importance of ethics in International relations. (150 words, 10 marks) Q.3) What are the ethical issues in international relations? Reference https://idsa.in/askanexpert/theethicalissuesininternationalrelations

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Ethics Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-13

Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Accountability Good Governance Ethical governance Transparency Crisis of accountability Q.2) Suggest measures to be taken to strengthen moral and ethical values in governance? Suggest. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) “Accountability breeds responsibility”. – Stephen Covey. Comment.

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-19

Q.1) “The web of life is seamless and consequences of disruption to one part of the ecosystem ripple throught the whole”. Elaborate. (15 marks) Q.2) Amensalism is a biotic factor that determines the geographic limits of species. Explain. (10 marks) Q.3) Indicate the major biotic regions of the world and discuss the ecological aspects of

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