Exam Details
| Subject | general studies | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | indian economic service and indian statistical service examination (ies/iss) | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | union public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2014 | |
| City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
Discuss the reasons for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization in the beginning of the 2nd Millennium BC.
(b) Discuss the contributions of Chandragupta Maurya in creating the first Indian empire.
(c) Why is Bhakti Movement considered an important secularizing force in medieval India? Should the era of the Great Mughals be considered as successful in creating a harmonious and strong empire in India? Discuss.
(e) How was the controversial McMahon Line responsible for the Indo-China War of 1962?
2.(a) If Himalayas were not there. what could have been the geographical/climatic conditions in northern part of India?
(b) How do EI Nino and La Nina affect the climate in different parts of the world?
(e) Petroleum refineries in India are not necessarily located in the areas of production of crude oil. Discuss.
(d) Discuss the ecological significance of mangroves on tropical estuaries.
(e) Does climate change make India more vulnerable to natural disaster?
3.(a) Discuss critically the collegiums system for the appointment of the Higher Judiciary.
(b) Discuss the significance of the Fundamental Duty added with the 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution.
(c) Should MPLAD be abolished? Critically examine.
(d) What is the significance of 'Zero Hour' In the proceedings In the Indian Parliament?
(e) Discuss how the Election Commission of India ensures smooth conduct of elections.
4.(a) How can genetic engineering help in India's struggle for food security?
Despite of a poor public health care system in the country, India could achieve the distinction of a polio-free country. Discuss.
(c) What do you understand by sting journalism? What are its ethical and legal dilemmas? Elucidate the significance and legal sanctity of DNA test/matching in determining the heredity.
What has/have been the objective(s) of Mark Zuckerberg in buying WhatsApp?
(b) Discuss the contributions of Chandragupta Maurya in creating the first Indian empire.
(c) Why is Bhakti Movement considered an important secularizing force in medieval India? Should the era of the Great Mughals be considered as successful in creating a harmonious and strong empire in India? Discuss.
(e) How was the controversial McMahon Line responsible for the Indo-China War of 1962?
2.(a) If Himalayas were not there. what could have been the geographical/climatic conditions in northern part of India?
(b) How do EI Nino and La Nina affect the climate in different parts of the world?
(e) Petroleum refineries in India are not necessarily located in the areas of production of crude oil. Discuss.
(d) Discuss the ecological significance of mangroves on tropical estuaries.
(e) Does climate change make India more vulnerable to natural disaster?
3.(a) Discuss critically the collegiums system for the appointment of the Higher Judiciary.
(b) Discuss the significance of the Fundamental Duty added with the 86th Amendment to the Indian Constitution.
(c) Should MPLAD be abolished? Critically examine.
(d) What is the significance of 'Zero Hour' In the proceedings In the Indian Parliament?
(e) Discuss how the Election Commission of India ensures smooth conduct of elections.
4.(a) How can genetic engineering help in India's struggle for food security?
Despite of a poor public health care system in the country, India could achieve the distinction of a polio-free country. Discuss.
(c) What do you understand by sting journalism? What are its ethical and legal dilemmas? Elucidate the significance and legal sanctity of DNA test/matching in determining the heredity.
What has/have been the objective(s) of Mark Zuckerberg in buying WhatsApp?