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General Studies - Mains 2017 - Paper 1 - Tallied With Our Coverage UPSC Question Paper Our Test Questions & Study Materials 1. Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its

multi-dimensional effects. (250 words) Mains 2017 Test Series - 5

Question - 8 What are the factors affecting the salinity of sea water. Explain the horizontal and vertical distribution of salinity in oceans.

2. Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by United Nations. (150 words)

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1. India must take a 360 degree view on pulses. Comment.

3. How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words)

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Discuss the development of arts and literature in Gupta period. [ Emphasis was given In our Current Affairs Class w.r.t. - http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/Minting-history/article17284166.ece]

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4. Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity. (150 words)

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5. Why did the ‘Moderates’ failed to carry conviction with the nation about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century? (150 words)

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1. “Politics remained for the bulk of the Moderates very much a part-time affair. The Congress was not a political party, but an annual three-day show…” Elucidate.

6. How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth? (150 words)

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7. “Inspite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development”. Discuss (150 words)

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8. How does the cryosphere affect global climate? (150 words) Our Current Affairs Class - Notes http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/A-station-in-Himalayas-to-study-climate-change/article14404854.ece

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the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your view point. (150 words)

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10. What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since

Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes(STs)? (150 words) (250 words)

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11. The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting

feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate. (250 words)

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12. Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy. (250 words)

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13. Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian Independence since the twenties of the last century. (250 words)

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14. In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India? (250 words)

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15. What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia? (250 words)

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the 19th century social reform movement. What are the major issues and debates concerning women in that period? (250 words)

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17. Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India. (250 words)

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Distinguish between Communalism & Religious Fundamentalism in India.

18. “The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new

avenues of employment, but has also created new problems”. Substantiate this statement with examples (250 words)

19. What problems are germane to the decolonization process in the Malay Peninsula? (150 words)

20. Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications. (250 words)

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General Studies - Mains 2017 - Paper 2 - Tallied With Our CoverageUPSC Question Paper Our Test Questions & Study Materials

1. ‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mereshow pieces until and unless they are backed by politicalwill’. Discuss with reference to the performance of themajor poverty alleviation programmes in India. (250 words)

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2. ‘China is using its economic relations and positive tradesurplus as tools to develop potential military power status inAsia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact onIndia as her neighbor. (150 words)

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3. ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the StateAssemblies will limit the amount of time and money spentin electioneering but it will reduce the government’saccountability to the people’ Discuss. (150 words)

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4. ‘The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) incontemporary times points to the slow but steadywithdrawal of the state from developmental activities’.Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activitiesand the measures taken by the Government of India to

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promote the SHGs. (250 words).

5. ‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressingwater, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification ofbeneficiary segments is to be synchronized with theanticipated outcomes’ Examine the statement in the contextof the WASH scheme. (150 words)

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6. “The local self government system in India has not provedto be effective instrument of governance”. Criticallyexamine the statement and give your views to improve thesituation. (150 words)

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7. Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgment on‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciaryin India. (150 words)

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8. Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee inestablishing accountability of the government to the people.(150 words)

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9. Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion

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of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss (150words)

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10. Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light ofthe latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right toPrivacy. (250 words)

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11. Explain the salient features of the constitution(OneHundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think itis efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxesand provide for common national market for goods andservices’? (250 words)

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12. How do pressure groups influence Indian political process?Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groupshave emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups inrecent years? (150 words).

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How do NGOs play a vital role in shaping participatory democracy inIndia?.

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Identify the features of Indian pressure groups.13. Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good

governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successivegovernments have progressed in dealing with thesehumongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.(150 words)

Our Mains 2017 Full Test Paper -2 Qn - 11Poverty is caused more by non-economic factors than by economicfactors. Discuss.

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14. Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South-EastAsian countries’ economy and society. Appraise the role ofIndian Diaspora in South- East Asia in this context (250words)

Mains 2017 Test Series - Test 6 - Question - 18Has the Indian Diaspora been a neglected player in India’s culturaldiplomacy?.

Mains 2017 Test Series - Test 7 - Question - 17Was the Nehruvian model of engagement with the Indian diasporaproductive?. Do you favour a change?. If so what changes do yousuggest?.

Mains 2017 Test Series - Test 7 - Question - 13What does “Delhi Dialogue IX” hold for India’s foreign policy?.

15. Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve thegoals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to belacking in the present context. Do you agree with the viewthat drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment(250 words).

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2. Are objectivity and value neutrality essential for a Civil Servant?.16. Political loyalty offers bureaucrats an alternative path to careersuccess. How can this pathological situation be overcome?.

16. Is the National Commission for Women able to strategizeand tackle the problems that women face at both public and

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private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.(250 words).

17. The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding jointsession of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate theoccasions when this would normally happen and also theoccasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (250 words)

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18. The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the mostimportant part of India’s economic progress. AnalyzeIndia’s energy policy cooperation with West AsianCountries. (250 words)

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19. To enhance the quality of democracy in India the ElectionCommission of India has proposed electoral reforms in2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are theysignificant to make democracy successful? (250 words)

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20. What are the main functions of the United NationsEconomic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explaindifferent functional commissions attached to it. (150 words)

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