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As per the theory of Justice ‘inequality can be justified only by benefits for the least advantaged’. Do you agree?
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##Question:As per the theory of Justice ‘inequality can be justified only by benefits for the least advantaged’. Do you agree? ##Answer:.
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What do you understand by patriarchal attitudes. How it affects gender equality. (150 words)
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##Question:What do you understand by patriarchal attitudes. How it affects gender equality. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Differentiate between Equality and Equity with suitable examples.
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##Question:Differentiate between Equality and Equity with suitable examples.##Answer:.
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"There is enough on this earth for every one's need but for no one's greed.'' Mahatma Gandhi (UPSC 2012)
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##Question:"There is enough on this earth for every one's need but for no one's greed.'' Mahatma Gandhi (UPSC 2012)##Answer:.
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Write short note on National Emergency. What are the ways to revoke the National Emergency? (100 words)
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##Question:Write short note on National Emergency. What are the ways to revoke the National Emergency? (100 words)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Surcharge and Cess.
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##Question:Write a short note on Surcharge and Cess.##Answer:.
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Dr. B R Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly said “Article 356 shall remain a dead letter”. But this provision has been used/abused many times after independence. Don’t you think Article 356 must be used sparingly? Is Article 356 inseparable part of Indian Constitution? Discuss [ 200Words]
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##Question:Dr. B R Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly said “Article 356 shall remain a dead letter”. But this provision has been used/abused many times after independence. Don’t you think Article 356 must be used sparingly? Is Article 356 inseparable part of Indian Constitution? Discuss [ 200Words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the differences between National Emergency and President"s rule.(150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Discuss the differences between National Emergency and President"s rule.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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2.What are the major recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission to prevent misuse of the President’s Rule?
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##Question:2.What are the major recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission to prevent misuse of the President’s Rule?##Answer:.
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1.Trace the various agitations waged by Gandhijii in India as well as South Africa before the Non-cooperation movement of 1920. Also highlight his changing philosophical moorings reflected throuh these agitations.
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##Question:1.Trace the various agitations waged by Gandhijii in India as well as South Africa before the Non-cooperation movement of 1920. Also highlight his changing philosophical moorings reflected throuh these agitations.##Answer:.
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2.NCM and CDM differed in their designs and outcomes but still had some similarities as well. Comment.
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##Question:2.NCM and CDM differed in their designs and outcomes but still had some similarities as well. Comment.##Answer:.
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3.The revolutionary movements of 1920s though were extension of earlier revolutionary movements but had their own distinctive features as well. Elucidate.
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##Question:3.The revolutionary movements of 1920s though were extension of earlier revolutionary movements but had their own distinctive features as well. Elucidate.##Answer:.
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Analyze the circumstances that led to the alliance between Khilafat and NCM. What impact this alliance had on the future of the Indian Freedom Struggle. Examine. (200 words)
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##Question:Analyze the circumstances that led to the alliance between Khilafat and NCM. What impact this alliance had on the future of the Indian Freedom Struggle. Examine. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Is behaviour always a reflection of one’s attitude? Explain with relevant examples.
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##Question:Is behaviour always a reflection of one’s attitude? Explain with relevant examples.##Answer:.
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How personal experiences and environment help in forming attitude? Substantiate with real life examples of your surroundings.(150words)
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##Question:How personal experiences and environment help in forming attitude? Substantiate with real life examples of your surroundings.(150words)##Answer:.
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Discuss the role of genetic factors in shaping attitudes of an individual.
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##Question:Discuss the role of genetic factors in shaping attitudes of an individual.##Answer:.
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Your friend eats too much junk food. How would you be able to bring about a change in his/her attitude about food?
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##Question:Your friend eats too much junk food. How would you be able to bring about a change in his/her attitude about food?##Answer:.
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Discuss the consequences of inconsistency between: a) Value & Behaviour b) Attitude & Behaviour c) Morals & Behaviour d) Ethics & Behaviour (10 marks)
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##Question:Discuss the consequences of inconsistency between: a) Value & Behaviour b) Attitude & Behaviour c) Morals & Behaviour d) Ethics & Behaviour (10 marks)##Answer:.
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Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike." - Oscar Wilde. Discuss?
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##Question:Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike." - Oscar Wilde. Discuss?##Answer:.
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Greater is the vested interest of the individual in the attitude object, Stronger would be attitude behaviour link. Elucidate.
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##Question:Greater is the vested interest of the individual in the attitude object, Stronger would be attitude behaviour link. Elucidate.##Answer:.
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Which factors affect your attitude and how you will manage with the situation that is contradictory to your attitude.
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##Question:Which factors affect your attitude and how you will manage with the situation that is contradictory to your attitude.##Answer:.
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Persuasion is an attempt to change a person’s attitude. Can it really be effective? Why the Panchayati Raj Institutions are still having lack of People’s Participation?
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##Question:Persuasion is an attempt to change a person’s attitude. Can it really be effective? Why the Panchayati Raj Institutions are still having lack of People’s Participation?##Answer:.
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Write on an incident in your life where you have been persuaded and you got persuaded. What were the changes, at that time, you found in your attitude?
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##Question:Write on an incident in your life where you have been persuaded and you got persuaded. What were the changes, at that time, you found in your attitude?##Answer:.
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Adjustment in this world depends upon our ability to reason with our emotions & use emotions in reasoning. With reference to the concept of attitude, substantiate your answer with example.
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##Question:Adjustment in this world depends upon our ability to reason with our emotions & use emotions in reasoning. With reference to the concept of attitude, substantiate your answer with example.##Answer:.
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Can it be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss [200 Words]
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##Question:Can it be justified that more number of smaller States would bring in effective governance at State level? Discuss [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Write down the recommendations of 14th finance commission.
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##Question:Write down the recommendations of 14th finance commission. ##Answer:.
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1.What do you mean by ways and means advances in banking sector?
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##Question:1.What do you mean by ways and means advances in banking sector? ##Answer:.
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2.Write a short note on G-secs.
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##Question:2.Write a short note on G-secs. ##Answer:.
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2.Write a short note on G-secs.
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Write short notes on:1.Administration of Union Territories2.Procedure for formation of new States
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##Question:Write short notes on:1.Administration of Union Territories2.Procedure for formation of new States##Answer:.
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a.Describe the major types of Primary Winds. Write down the factors that affect the Winds
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##Question: a.Describe the major types of Primary Winds. Write down the factors that affect the Winds##Answer:.
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b.Explain Convectional and Orographic Rainfall
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##Question:b.Explain Convectional and Orographic Rainfall ##Answer:.
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Read the handout distributed today and make points from the chapter discussed.
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##Question:Read the handout distributed today and make points from the chapter discussed.##Answer:.
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Find out the relevancy of different philosophies till today. How these philosophies can help you as an administrator.
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##Question:Find out the relevancy of different philosophies till today. How these philosophies can help you as an administrator.##Answer:.
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Describe the guidelines developed during the period of Ashoka for Civil Services. Do you agree that such detailed guidelines have not developed till today.
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##Question:Describe the guidelines developed during the period of Ashoka for Civil Services. Do you agree that such detailed guidelines have not developed till today.##Answer:.
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Discuss in brief :a. Rajukas b. Categorical Imperative c. Social Cohesion d. Stoics e. Sophism
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##Question:Discuss in brief :a. Rajukas b. Categorical Imperative c. Social Cohesion d. Stoics e. Sophism##Answer:.
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Class Discussion : It is often said that 'politics' and 'ethics' do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations.( UPSC 2012)
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##Question:Class Discussion : It is often said that 'politics' and 'ethics' do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations.( UPSC 2012) ##Answer:.
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It is often said that 'politics' and 'ethics' do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations.( UPSC 2012)
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##Question:It is often said that 'politics' and 'ethics' do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations.( UPSC 2012)##Answer:.
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Describe the guidelines developed during the period of Ashoka for Civil Services. Do you agree that such detailed guidelines have not developed till today.
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##Question:Describe the guidelines developed during the period of Ashoka for Civil Services. Do you agree that such detailed guidelines have not developed till today.##Answer:.
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Discuss in brief the following terms:a. Rajukas b. Categorical Imperative c. Social Cohesion d. Stoics e. Sophism
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##Question:Discuss in brief the following terms:a. Rajukas b. Categorical Imperative c. Social Cohesion d. Stoics e. Sophism##Answer:.
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Read Synopsis received today and make points from the chapter discussed.
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##Question:Read Synopsis received today and make points from the chapter discussed.##Answer:.
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'Freedom for the pike is death for the minnows'; the liberty of some must depend on the restraint of others. Discuss with reference to the concept of positive and negative liberty propounded by Berlin.
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##Question:'Freedom for the pike is death for the minnows'; the liberty of some must depend on the restraint of others. Discuss with reference to the concept of positive and negative liberty propounded by Berlin.##Answer:.
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What is humidity? Discuss the various types of humidity. (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:What is humidity? Discuss the various types of humidity. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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Trace the history of Civil Services from British era till today. Point out major changes.
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##Question:Trace the history of Civil Services from British era till today. Point out major changes.##Answer:.
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Individual is an end in itself and state and society are the means for the welfare of individual. Discuss
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##Question:Individual is an end in itself and state and society are the means for the welfare of individual. Discuss##Answer:.
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What is meant by social accountability? How can it help in improving implementation of welfare programs in India?
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##Question:What is meant by social accountability? How can it help in improving implementation of welfare programs in India?##Answer:.
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Do brainstorming on foundational values and be prepared for tomorrow discussion over it.
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##Question:Do brainstorming on foundational values and be prepared for tomorrow discussion over it.##Answer:.
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What is affirmative action? Does it include the elimination of all differences?
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##Question:What is affirmative action? Does it include the elimination of all differences?##Answer:.
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Write similarities and differences between NCM and CDM.
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##Question:Write similarities and differences between NCM and CDM. ##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Poona pact.
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##Question:Write a short note on Poona pact. ##Answer:.
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In GOI 1935 act, was instrumental in helping the Indian leaders in framing our constitution in record time.Discuss
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##Question:In GOI 1935 act, was instrumental in helping the Indian leaders in framing our constitution in record time.Discuss##Answer:.
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Mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well- developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties. Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples, where (i) an act is ethically right but not legally and(ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically
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##Question:Mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well- developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties. Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples, where (i) an act is ethically right but not legally and(ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically##Answer:.
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Please find Questions in your mailbox by Rangan Sir.
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##Question:Please find Questions in your mailbox by Rangan Sir.##Answer:.
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Explain the mechanism of formation of Temperate Cyclones. Briefly write the characteristics of Temperate cyclones. How does the weather of India get affected by the Temperate Cyclones? [200 Words]
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##Question:Explain the mechanism of formation of Temperate Cyclones. Briefly write the characteristics of Temperate cyclones. How does the weather of India get affected by the Temperate Cyclones? [200 Words]##Answer:.
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1. Discuss different approaches and perspectives with regard to de-radicalization of youth in India in order to bring communal harmony in society.
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##Question:1. Discuss different approaches and perspectives with regard to de-radicalization of youth in India in order to bring communal harmony in society.##Answer:.
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2. Aptitude and attitude are the two important attribute of an individual. Which one of them you thin is more important to be a successful person?
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##Question:2. Aptitude and attitude are the two important attribute of an individual. Which one of them you thin is more important to be a successful person?##Answer:.
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Explain the mechanism of formation of Temperate Cyclones. Briefly write the characteristics of Temperate cyclones. How does the weather of India get affected by the Temperate Cyclones? [200 Words]
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##Question:Explain the mechanism of formation of Temperate Cyclones. Briefly write the characteristics of Temperate cyclones. How does the weather of India get affected by the Temperate Cyclones? [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Explain the formation of the following fronts: (150 words/10 Marks) Cold Front Occluded Front
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##Question:Explain the formation of the following fronts: (150 words/10 Marks) Cold Front Occluded Front ##Answer:.
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2.Write short note on Jet Streams. (150 words)
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##Question:2.Write short note on Jet Streams. (150 words)##Answer:.
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1.What do you understand by the term ‘constructive work’ by Gandhiji’?
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##Question:1.What do you understand by the term ‘constructive work’ by Gandhiji’? ##Answer:.
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2.‘Do or Die’ : Explain its significance ?
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##Question:2.‘Do or Die’ : Explain its significance ? ##Answer:.
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3.Differentiate between referendum & Plebiscite?
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##Question:3.Differentiate between referendum & Plebiscite? ##Answer:.
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4.What was Mountbatten plan? Discus the reactions of Gandhiji and Azad to the Plan.
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##Question:4.What was Mountbatten plan? Discus the reactions of Gandhiji and Azad to the Plan. ##Answer:.
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What was the fundamental difference between Cripps Mission & Cabinet Mission? Explain. (150 Words/5 Marks)
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##Question:What was the fundamental difference between Cripps Mission & Cabinet Mission? Explain. (150 Words/5 Marks)##Answer:.
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The INA though during its existence did not achieve anything substantial, but its demise also signalled the demise of the British rule in India. Elaborate.
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##Question:The INA though during its existence did not achieve anything substantial, but its demise also signalled the demise of the British rule in India. Elaborate.##Answer:.
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Explain the mechanism of formation of Temperate Cyclones. Briefly write the characteristics of Temperate cyclones. How does the weather of India get affected by the Temperate Cyclones? [200 Words]
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##Question:Explain the mechanism of formation of Temperate Cyclones. Briefly write the characteristics of Temperate cyclones. How does the weather of India get affected by the Temperate Cyclones? [200 Words] ##Answer:.
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1. Explain the formation of the following fronts: (a) Cold Front (b) Occluded Front
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##Question:1. Explain the formation of the following fronts: (a) Cold Front (b) Occluded Front ##Answer:.
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Write short note on Jet Streams
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##Question:Write short note on Jet Streams ##Answer:.
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Explain how Rajya Sabha is a second chamber not a secondary chamber in the federal set up of Indian Parliamentary System. Do you think that Rajya Sabha has failed to emerge as a true federal chamber? [200 Words]
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##Question:Explain how Rajya Sabha is a second chamber not a secondary chamber in the federal set up of Indian Parliamentary System. Do you think that Rajya Sabha has failed to emerge as a true federal chamber? [200 Words] ##Answer:.
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Write Short notes on:(150 Words/10 marks) Consolidated Fund of India. Revenue receipts and Revenue expenditure of Budget
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##Question:Write Short notes on:(150 Words/10 marks) Consolidated Fund of India. Revenue receipts and Revenue expenditure of Budget ##Answer:.
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Explain the significance of President’s address to the Parliament.
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##Question:Explain the significance of President’s address to the Parliament.##Answer:.
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What are the grounds on the basis of which the Members of Parliament can be disqualified from the Parliament of India?
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##Question:What are the grounds on the basis of which the Members of Parliament can be disqualified from the Parliament of India? ##Answer:.
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Bring out the causes for the formation of Tropical Cyclones. Also discuss the mechanism and characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? [250 Words]
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##Question:Bring out the causes for the formation of Tropical Cyclones. Also discuss the mechanism and characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? [250 Words]##Answer:.
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Explain the mechanism of Lightning and Thunderstorm
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##Question:Explain the mechanism of Lightning and Thunderstorm##Answer:.
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Evaluate the 28 months of congress rule from 1937 to 1939 with respects to its achievement, effects on freedom struggle.
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##Question:Evaluate the 28 months of congress rule from 1937 to 1939 with respects to its achievement, effects on freedom struggle. ##Answer:.
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Write down some of the important provision of GOI Act of 1935.
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##Question:Write down some of the important provision of GOI Act of 1935. ##Answer:.
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Reasons behind introduction of “August offer”.
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##Question:Reasons behind introduction of “August offer”. ##Answer:.
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What do you mean by inflation? And how it can be measured? Discuss.
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##Question:What do you mean by inflation? And how it can be measured? Discuss. ##Answer:.
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1.Write a short note on GDP deflator.
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##Question:1.Write a short note on GDP deflator. ##Answer:.
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2.What is headline inflation?
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##Question:2.What is headline inflation? ##Answer:.
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Is Article 370 an obstacle in the way of a complete integration of the State of Jammu and Kashmir? What are the measures would you like to suggest to bring developments in Jammu and Kashmir? [200 Words]
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##Question: Is Article 370 an obstacle in the way of a complete integration of the State of Jammu and Kashmir? What are the measures would you like to suggest to bring developments in Jammu and Kashmir? [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the formulation of Union Budget of India. What are the major steps involved in passing the Budget in Lok Sabha? (150 words)
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##Question:Discuss the formulation of Union Budget of India. What are the major steps involved in passing the Budget in Lok Sabha? (150 words)##Answer:.
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What are instruments available in India to raise money from foreign markets?
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##Question:What are instruments available in India to raise money from foreign markets? ##Answer:.
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Explain the mechanism of shifting of trade winds and it’s implication on Indian monsoon
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##Question:Explain the mechanism of shifting of trade winds and it’s implication on Indian monsoon##Answer:.
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1.Write a short note on: 1) ENSO 2)Indian Ocean Dipole
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##Question:1.Write a short note on: 1) ENSO 2)Indian Ocean Dipole ##Answer:.
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2.What is ‘Walker circulation’?
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##Question:2.What is ‘Walker circulation’? ##Answer:.
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Bring out the causes for the formation of Tropical Cyclones. Also discuss the mechanism and characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world?
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##Question:Bring out the causes for the formation of Tropical Cyclones. Also discuss the mechanism and characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? ##Answer:.
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Bring out the causes for the formation of Tropical Cyclones. Also discuss the mechanism and characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world?
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##Question:Bring out the causes for the formation of Tropical Cyclones. Also discuss the mechanism and characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? ##Answer:.
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Explain the mechanism of Lightning and Thunderstorm. (150 words)
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##Question:Explain the mechanism of Lightning and Thunderstorm. (150 words)##Answer:.
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2.Write a short note on: 1) Hedge funds2) P-notes
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##Question:2.Write a short note on: 1) Hedge funds2) P-notes##Answer:.
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How you will define Emotion? Discuss the component of emotions. How emotions result in rational behaviour?
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##Question:How you will define Emotion? Discuss the component of emotions. How emotions result in rational behaviour?##Answer:.
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What is emotional intelligence? Why it is more important than IQ. What is the use of emotional intelligence in governance?
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##Question:What is emotional intelligence? Why it is more important than IQ. What is the use of emotional intelligence in governance?##Answer:.
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As a coach of a national Hockey team what psychological principles you would apply to foster a better coordination among your players? Explain and give examples.
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##Question:As a coach of a national Hockey team what psychological principles you would apply to foster a better coordination among your players? Explain and give examples.##Answer:.
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Leadership is the increment of influence going beyond the authority of office. Discuss the role of leadership. What are the defining characteristics of a charismatic leaders?
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##Question:Leadership is the increment of influence going beyond the authority of office. Discuss the role of leadership. What are the defining characteristics of a charismatic leaders?##Answer:.
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What are the difficulties in the attainment of religious tolerance. Discuss.Also differentiate between temperance & tolerance?
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##Question:What are the difficulties in the attainment of religious tolerance. Discuss.Also differentiate between temperance & tolerance?##Answer:.
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Recent incidents of moral policing is symptomatic of the growing intolerance in Indian society. Analyse with examples. Suggest some measures to address this issue.
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##Question:Recent incidents of moral policing is symptomatic of the growing intolerance in Indian society. Analyse with examples. Suggest some measures to address this issue.##Answer:.
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‘In the happiness of his subjects lies the king’s happiness; in their welfare his welfare. He shall not consider as good only that which pleases him but treat as beneficial to him whatever pleases his subjects.’ Kautilya in ‘The Arthashastra’. Explain with reference to good governance.
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##Question:‘In the happiness of his subjects lies the king’s happiness; in their welfare his welfare. He shall not consider as good only that which pleases him but treat as beneficial to him whatever pleases his subjects.’ Kautilya in ‘The Arthashastra’. Explain with reference to good governance.##Answer:.
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Responsiveness of government is crucial for good governance. Illustrate.
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##Question:Responsiveness of government is crucial for good governance. Illustrate.##Answer:.
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Good Governance has been talked a lot but its attainment requires enlightened citizenry. Elucidate?
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##Question:Good Governance has been talked a lot but its attainment requires enlightened citizenry. Elucidate?##Answer:.
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Discuss the concept of integrity and how it is neither a single character trait nor limited to a particular role. Also point out, is integrity developed by birth or it is cultivated.
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##Question:Discuss the concept of integrity and how it is neither a single character trait nor limited to a particular role. Also point out, is integrity developed by birth or it is cultivated.##Answer:.
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