General Studies (New Syllabus-Mains)

Test Series Paper-1

14th July 2013

Time Allowed: Two Hours

Maximum Marks: 250

Instructions: i) Answers must be written in the medium specified clearly on the cover page of the answers book. No marks will be given for the answers written in the medium other than the specified. ii) Candidate should attempt all the questions. iii) The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. iv) Analytical Answers must be written with originality of thought. v)Relevant examples must be quoted in the answers if necessary.

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Que.1 Write short notes on the following in about 50 words each (a) Impact of Buddhism on Indian society (b) Educational inequalities in India (c) Dowry as a social problem (d) Secularism e) Activity Monitors Que .2 Answer the following in about 120 words 10X4 4x5

a) What have been the functions of democracy in India? Has democracy been successful in eliminating some of the traditional social inequalities? b) Our legal system emanates from a shared vision of what is good and just & ethics provides the basis for the creation of such laws and rules. Elucidate c) Analyse socio-cultural consequences of corruption and suggest remedial measuresfor curbing it. d) Intellectual Property Rights are an integral part of National economic policy .Explain Que.3 a) What are the four elements of good governance? b) What is good governance in the Indian context? c) Describe the major rural e-government initiatives taken in India? 10 10 10

Que.4 Efficient and effective institutions are the key to rapid economic and social development, institutions which can translate promises into policies and actionable programmes with the least possible cost and with the maximum possible efficiency Explain Que.5A sense of right and wrong is intrinsic to our culture and civilization Comment Que.6 a) Describe the Disaster Response Mechanism in India? b) What are the salient features of National Disaster Management Act 2005 Que.7.a) What is Earth System Science Organization (ESSO) & what is its vision? b) What is Monsoon Mission? 10 10 10 10 10 5

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Que.8 It is well recognized that right to information is necessary, but not sufficient, to improve governance. A lot more needs to be done to usher in accountability in governance, including protection of whistle blowers,decentralization of power and fusion of authority with accountability at all levels. Comment Que.9The need of the hour is to have decentralized process of 10 planning 10

,implementation and monitoring of the programme and projects. Justify

Que.10The Direct Benefits Transfer Initiative is the real tool against corruption that will ensure that the welfare state doesnt degenerate into a farewell state. Comment 10

Que.11 Environmental degradation and social injustice are two sides of the same coin. Give your views. 10

Que.12 The Constitution intended the process of governance to lead to a progressive decrease in social and economic inequalities. Elucidate 10

Que.13 Explain the circumstances leading to the emergence of third world and analyze its impact on world affairs. 10

Que.14Public agencies that are not commonly associated with emotionality in regard to their line of work have discovered the importance of emotional intelligence within leadership. Critically evaluate Que.15 a) The process of Industrialization in some other countries of Europe was different that in England. Critically Examine b) What do you understand by Imperialism? 10 5 10

Que.16 a) Discuss the impact of legislation and social economic changes on marriage and family institutions. Are these institutions weakening in contemporary India? b) Discuss the atrocities on women and suggest annihilative measures for them. 10 10

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