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The line between Judicial activism and Judicial Overreach is very narrow. Discuss the statement in the light of recent Judgements by Supreme Court.
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##Question:The line between Judicial activism and Judicial Overreach is very narrow. Discuss the statement in the light of recent Judgements by Supreme Court.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the procedure for removal of SC Judge.(200 words)
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##Question:Write a short note on the procedure for removal of SC Judge.(200 words)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on PIL.(200 words)
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##Question:Write a short note on PIL.(200 words)##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on: 1. Role of Infrastructure and Connectivity projects in bringing peace and development in North-Eastern States. 2. Role of North-Eastern States in India’s Act East Policy.
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##Question:Write Short Notes on: 1. Role of Infrastructure and Connectivity projects in bringing peace and development in North-Eastern States. 2. Role of North-Eastern States in India’s Act East Policy.##Answer:.
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Discuss Organised Crime and its linkages with Terrorism in India.
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##Question:Discuss Organised Crime and its linkages with Terrorism in India. ##Answer:.
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What are new developments in space exploration and astronomy in recent years? Highlight major achievements of India in astronomy and astrophysics research. (200 words)
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##Question:What are new developments in space exploration and astronomy in recent years? Highlight major achievements of India in astronomy and astrophysics research. (200 words)##Answer:.
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What is telemedicine? Briefly mention both merits and demerits of it.
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##Question:What is telemedicine? Briefly mention both merits and demerits of it. ##Answer:.
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Write a short account on CARTOSAT and ISRO’s endeavours towards Earth’s resource management and monitoring.
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##Question:Write a short account on CARTOSAT and ISRO’s endeavours towards Earth’s resource management and monitoring. ##Answer:.
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Discuss the economic impact of British rule in India. Also elaborate on how the British economic colonial policies underwent a change in the post Industrial revolution era? [200 Words]
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##Question:Discuss the economic impact of British rule in India. Also elaborate on how the British economic colonial policies underwent a change in the post Industrial revolution era? [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Explain the different Land revenue policies of British rule. Also elaborate their impact on Indian peasantry. (10 Marks/ 150 words)
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##Question:Explain the different Land revenue policies of British rule. Also elaborate their impact on Indian peasantry. (10 Marks/ 150 words)##Answer:.
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The third battle of Panipat marked the inevitable decline of Marathas which was rooted in their weakened administrative structure. Discuss?
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##Question:The third battle of Panipat marked the inevitable decline of Marathas which was rooted in their weakened administrative structure. Discuss? ##Answer:.
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How urban heat islands leads to global warming. Discuss effects of urban heat islands in India and also suggest some mitigation measures of urban heat islands.
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##Question:How urban heat islands leads to global warming. Discuss effects of urban heat islands in India and also suggest some mitigation measures of urban heat islands.##Answer:.
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discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation.
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##Question:discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation.##Answer:.
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With the help of a diagram, discuss the phenomenon of the Indian Ocean Dipole. (150 words/10 )
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##Question:With the help of a diagram, discuss the phenomenon of the Indian Ocean Dipole. (150 words/10 )##Answer:.
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Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, Evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (UPSC MAINS 2014).
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##Question:Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, Evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (UPSC MAINS 2014).##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Judicial Activism.
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##Question: Write a short note on Judicial Activism.##Answer:.
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Mention the difference between original and appellate Jurisdiction of supreme court.(150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Mention the difference between original and appellate Jurisdiction of supreme court.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Missile defense is an essential prerequisite for India"s security. Discuss with reference to developments in air defense in the recent past. (10 marks/150 words)
Approach : Introduce an answer by highlighting the importance of defence technology in brief. Discuss about new defence technologies. Highlight developments in naval and air defence in recent past. Answer : India is increasing investments in the defence sector and this is leading to new developmentsin this field...
##Question:Missile defense is an essential prerequisite for India"s security. Discuss with reference to developments in air defense in the recent past. (10 marks/150 words)##Answer:Approach : Introduce an answer by highlighting the importance of defence technology in brief. Discuss about new defence technologies. H...
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Write a brief note on AGNI missile system of India.
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##Question:Write a brief note on AGNI missile system of India. ##Answer:.
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Comment on the naval superiority of India in the Indian Ocean.
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##Question:Comment on the naval superiority of India in the Indian Ocean. ##Answer:.
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Discuss India’s efforts with respect to taking action against Money Laundering and Terror Financing.
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##Question:Discuss India’s efforts with respect to taking action against Money Laundering and Terror Financing.##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on: 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Write Short Notes on: 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Discuss the essential characteristics of Bureaucracy. How is it different from other forms of administrative structure? Examine. [200 Words]
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##Question:Discuss the essential characteristics of Bureaucracy. How is it different from other forms of administrative structure? Examine. [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Is hierarchy good or bad for civil services? How can bureaucracy be made efficient and cut red Tape? [200 Words]
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##Question:Is hierarchy good or bad for civil services? How can bureaucracy be made efficient and cut red Tape? [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Describe the various types of pillars and sculpture with their features during Mauryan period.
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##Question:Describe the various types of pillars and sculpture with their features during Mauryan period.##Answer:.
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Differentiate Between Architecture and Sculpture
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##Question:Differentiate Between Architecture and Sculpture##Answer:.
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Describe the salient features architecture during Indus Valley Civilization.
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##Question:Describe the salient features architecture during Indus Valley Civilization.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on - (150 words) Urban planning. Trade of IVC.
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##Question:Write a short note on - (150 words) Urban planning. Trade of IVC. ##Answer:.
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Discuss different Border Management issues and evaluate the steps taken by government for managing the borders.(10 Marks/ 150 Words)
Approach: 1. Start with the definition of border management and a brief introduction of India"s border 2. Challenges and strategies of border management 3. Conclude with a way forward Answer: Border Management stands for the coordination and concerted action by the political leadership and various other agencies o...
##Question:Discuss different Border Management issues and evaluate the steps taken by government for managing the borders.(10 Marks/ 150 Words)##Answer:Approach: 1. Start with the definition of border management and a brief introduction of India"s border 2. Challenges and strategies of border management 3. Conclude ...
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Write Short Notes on:1) Maritime Zones2) Steps taken by Government to strengthen Maritime Security after 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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##Question:Write Short Notes on:1) Maritime Zones2) Steps taken by Government to strengthen Maritime Security after 2008 Mumbai attacks.##Answer:.
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Differentiate between Aestivation, Hibernation and Diapause
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##Question:Differentiate between Aestivation, Hibernation and Diapause##Answer:.
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What is Ecosystem? What are its different types? How is it different from Biome?
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##Question:What is Ecosystem? What are its different types? How is it different from Biome?##Answer:.
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Discuss the need for civil services neutrality. Suggest some of the measures for achieving and strengthening it in practice? Examine. [200 Words]
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##Question:Discuss the need for civil services neutrality. Suggest some of the measures for achieving and strengthening it in practice? Examine. [200 Words]##Answer:.
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The principle of bureaucratic neutrality is more a principle than practice in context of developing countries? [200 Words]
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##Question:The principle of bureaucratic neutrality is more a principle than practice in context of developing countries? [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Compare and contrast the features of Mathura school of sculpture with Amravati school and Gandhara School of Sculpture.
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##Question:Compare and contrast the features of Mathura school of sculpture with Amravati school and Gandhara School of Sculpture.##Answer:.
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India has achieved self-reliance in defence technologies with the indigenisation of foreign technologies. Discuss constraints in acquisition of defence technologies and how India can overcome such constraints. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:India has achieved self-reliance in defence technologies with the indigenisation of foreign technologies. Discuss constraints in acquisition of defence technologies and how India can overcome such constraints. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Do you think Nuclear Insurance Pool will benefit India harness the potential of nuclear technology better for civilian use?
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##Question:Do you think Nuclear Insurance Pool will benefit India harness the potential of nuclear technology better for civilian use? ##Answer:.
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Give a brief on nuclear technology in India.
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##Question:Give a brief on nuclear technology in India. ##Answer:.
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Explain Different parts of Stupa with their Significance
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##Question:Explain Different parts of Stupa with their Significance##Answer:.
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What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?
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##Question:What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?##Answer:.
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Cave tradition though started in the Mauryan period it achieved glorious heights during the Gupta period? Elucidate.
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##Question:Cave tradition though started in the Mauryan period it achieved glorious heights during the Gupta period? Elucidate.##Answer:.
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Explain the Basic features of sculptures during Gupta Age. (150 WORDS)
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##Question:Explain the Basic features of sculptures during Gupta Age. (150 WORDS)##Answer:.
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What are the basic features of the Temple architecture of Gupta period? Also explain different sections of Temple architecture of that time.
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##Question:What are the basic features of the Temple architecture of Gupta period? Also explain different sections of Temple architecture of that time.##Answer:.
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Write short note on: 1-Writs 2-Majority
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##Question:Write short note on: 1-Writs 2-Majority##Answer:.
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Can a multi—dimensional poverty index be used as an indicator rather than human poverty index for better identification of beneficiaries in India? [200 Words]
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##Question:Can a multi—dimensional poverty index be used as an indicator rather than human poverty index for better identification of beneficiaries in India? [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Define food security. To what extent National Food Security Act can eliminate poverty in India? (150 words/ 10 marks)
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##Question:Define food security. To what extent National Food Security Act can eliminate poverty in India? (150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:.
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Critically examine the recommendations of Rangrajan Panel on poverty determination.
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##Question:Critically examine the recommendations of Rangrajan Panel on poverty determination.##Answer:.
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Evaluate the unique features of Socio-economic caste census. What are the recommendations given by Sumit Bose committee in this context?
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##Question:Evaluate the unique features of Socio-economic caste census. What are the recommendations given by Sumit Bose committee in this context?##Answer:.
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Compare and contrast the features and consequences of urban poverty vis a vis rural poverty.
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##Question:Compare and contrast the features and consequences of urban poverty vis a vis rural poverty. ##Answer:.
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Critically examine the socio-economic and cultural factors responsible for malnourishment in India.
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##Question:Critically examine the socio-economic and cultural factors responsible for malnourishment in India. ##Answer:.
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Prehistoric paintings remains are a great witness to the evolution of human civilization. Discuss
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##Question:Prehistoric paintings remains are a great witness to the evolution of human civilization. Discuss ##Answer:.
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Compare and Contrast Mural and Miniature paintings.
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##Question:Compare and Contrast Mural and Miniature paintings. ##Answer:.
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Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges..
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##Question:Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges..##Answer:.
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What led to the transformation of Tripura and Mizoram from insurgent to peaceful states? What are the lessons and difficulties in replicating these success stories in other conflict ridden states of North East India? [250 words]
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##Question:What led to the transformation of Tripura and Mizoram from insurgent to peaceful states? What are the lessons and difficulties in replicating these success stories in other conflict ridden states of North East India? [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges.
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##Question:Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges.##Answer:.
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What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words]
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##Question:What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states.
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##Question:Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states. ##Answer:.
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What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words]
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##Question:What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states.
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##Question:Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states. ##Answer:.
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What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]
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##Question:What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on [150 words/10 marks] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.
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##Question:Write Short Notes on [150 words/10 marks] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.##Answer:.
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What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]
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##Question:What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on- [100 words each] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. The relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.
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##Question:Write Short Notes on- [100 words each] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. The relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.##Answer:.
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Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for the functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government that can fill the vacuum and finds the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words/15 marks]
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##Question:Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for the functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government that can fill the vacuum and finds the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words/15 marks]##Answer:.
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What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]
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##Question:What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government which can fill the vacuum and find the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words]
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##Question:Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government which can fill the vacuum and find the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]
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##Question:What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]##Answer:.
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‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]
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##Question:‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]##Answer:.
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Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]
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##Question:Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]##Answer:.
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‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]
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##Question:‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]##Answer:.
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Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]
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##Question:Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]##Answer:.
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What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]
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##Question:What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]##Answer:.
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Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam
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##Question:Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam ##Answer:.
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What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]
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##Question:What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]##Answer:.
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Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam
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##Question:Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam ##Answer:.
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What is day light saving time. Give arguments in favour and against of implementing different time zones in India
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##Question:What is day light saving time. Give arguments in favour and against of implementing different time zones in India##Answer:.
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Write short note on 1-Perihelion 2-Aphelion
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##Question:Write short note on 1-Perihelion 2-Aphelion##Answer:.
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Explain the impact of latitude on different seasons of earth.[200 words]
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##Question:Explain the impact of latitude on different seasons of earth.[200 words]##Answer:.
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Why Pluto does not qualify as a Planet?
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##Question:Why Pluto does not qualify as a Planet?##Answer:.
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What is the meaning of red shift? How does it explain the expansion of the universe? [100 - 150 words]
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##Question:What is the meaning of red shift? How does it explain the expansion of the universe? [100 - 150 words]##Answer:.
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Define the Following Terms Dwarf Planets, Asteroid, Goldilocks zone, Exoplanet
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##Question:Define the Following Terms Dwarf Planets, Asteroid, Goldilocks zone, Exoplanet ##Answer:.
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Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. Nature-Medium [200 Words]
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##Question:Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. Nature-Medium [200 Words]##Answer:.
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To what extent War of 1857 is “First national war of Independence”? (150 words)
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##Question:To what extent War of 1857 is “First national war of Independence”? (150 words)##Answer:.
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Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?
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##Question:Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why? ##Answer:.
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Discuss the feature of various types of world climate vegetation. [10 Marks/150 words]
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##Question:Discuss the feature of various types of world climate vegetation. [10 Marks/150 words]##Answer:.
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Differentiate between British type of climate and Mediterranean type of climate. (10 marks /150 words)
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##Question:Differentiate between British type of climate and Mediterranean type of climate. (10 marks /150 words)##Answer:.
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Explain how El-Nino and La-Nina develops. Discuss the effects of El-Nino and La-Nina.
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##Question:Explain how El-Nino and La-Nina develops. Discuss the effects of El-Nino and La-Nina.##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on the following: ( 150 words| 10 marks) 1. Indian Ocean Dipole 2. Walker Circulation 3. Southern Oscillation Index 4. Madden-Julian Oscillation
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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: ( 150 words| 10 marks) 1. Indian Ocean Dipole 2. Walker Circulation 3. Southern Oscillation Index 4. Madden-Julian Oscillation##Answer:.
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There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome? (200 words)
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##Question:There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome? (200 words) ##Answer:.
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Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy.
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##Question:Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy. ##Answer:.
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The socio cultural reform movements were occasioned by the colonial presence, but not created by it. Explain. [200 words.
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##Question:The socio cultural reform movements were occasioned by the colonial presence, but not created by it. Explain. [200 words. ##Answer:.
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Various reform movements not only helped in reforming the Indian Society but also led the foundation for nation building. Comment?
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##Question:Various reform movements not only helped in reforming the Indian Society but also led the foundation for nation building. Comment? ##Answer:.
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Discuss the factors of growth of coral reefs in tropical region.Why are coral reefs more common in the west side of an ocean basin? Discuss with illustration.
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##Question:Discuss the factors of growth of coral reefs in tropical region.Why are coral reefs more common in the west side of an ocean basin? Discuss with illustration.##Answer:.
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The civil servant can be neutral and yet an activist within the system for a larger cause and the public good. Comment. Highlight your opinion with relevant examples.
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##Question:The civil servant can be neutral and yet an activist within the system for a larger cause and the public good. Comment. Highlight your opinion with relevant examples.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Features of Civil Services.
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##Question:Write a short note on Features of Civil Services.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Civil Service Activism and put your own view.
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##Question:Write a short note on Civil Service Activism and put your own view.##Answer:.
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Discuss the vertical change in Ocean temperature, salinity and density.
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##Question:Discuss the vertical change in Ocean temperature, salinity and density.##Answer:.
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briefly discuss the effect of Currents on the climate and weather of the different coastal regions.
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##Question:briefly discuss the effect of Currents on the climate and weather of the different coastal regions.##Answer:.
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Discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation. [250 words]
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##Question:Discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation. [250 words]##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on the following: (100 words/15 marks) 1.Warm temperate Eastern Margins. 2.Cold temperate easter region. 3.Different regions in the Ocean.
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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: (100 words/15 marks) 1.Warm temperate Eastern Margins. 2.Cold temperate easter region. 3.Different regions in the Ocean.##Answer:.
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