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 | 2016 | |
| City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
1. Answer all of the following (in not more than 200 words each):
Both Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi launched struggles against the British during the 2nd World War. How were their ideas and strategies different
Discuss the role of intellectuals in giving shape to the nationalism in India during the freedom struggle.
The division of India into provinces and evolving a system of provincial administration by Akbar was an effective system of governance. Comment.
Why were a number of European trading companies attracted to India during the 16th 17th centuries
What does Yoga represent in Indian philosophical tradition Is it the same as that practised by the masses in the present day
2. Answer all of the following (in not more than 200 words each):
What is Polar Shifting Discuss its geographic significance with regard to catastrophic consequences on humanity.
What are Western disturbances and Westerlies and how are they different from monsoons In which part of India are they confined
Discuss the impact of Information Technology in the Industrial Revolution of India.
Discuss the changing scenario of pulses cultivation as well as their production.
What are the differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers Discuss.
3. Answer all of the following (in not more than 200 words each):
Explain the reasons for political turmoil among middle level castes in recent times seeking OBC reservations in India.
What do you understand by tax-havens Explain how they promote corruption in India.
Discuss the importance of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in achieving holistic development of agriculture in India.
What do you understand by Protein Inflation Explain the causes for Protein Inflation in India.
Discuss the major causes for low human development in India.
Discuss the impact of the Indo-Pak War in 1971.
Discuss the imperatives for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
"The notion that there can be only one concept of what constitutes a nation, and that every other view is anti-national, is intellectually empty at best and authoritarian at worst." Examine, in the light of this statement, the current debate with regard to the concept of nationalism.
Discuss the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Analyse the impact of the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act on environmental protection and improvement.
Both Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi launched struggles against the British during the 2nd World War. How were their ideas and strategies different
Discuss the role of intellectuals in giving shape to the nationalism in India during the freedom struggle.
The division of India into provinces and evolving a system of provincial administration by Akbar was an effective system of governance. Comment.
Why were a number of European trading companies attracted to India during the 16th 17th centuries
What does Yoga represent in Indian philosophical tradition Is it the same as that practised by the masses in the present day
2. Answer all of the following (in not more than 200 words each):
What is Polar Shifting Discuss its geographic significance with regard to catastrophic consequences on humanity.
What are Western disturbances and Westerlies and how are they different from monsoons In which part of India are they confined
Discuss the impact of Information Technology in the Industrial Revolution of India.
Discuss the changing scenario of pulses cultivation as well as their production.
What are the differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers Discuss.
3. Answer all of the following (in not more than 200 words each):
Explain the reasons for political turmoil among middle level castes in recent times seeking OBC reservations in India.
What do you understand by tax-havens Explain how they promote corruption in India.
Discuss the importance of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in achieving holistic development of agriculture in India.
What do you understand by Protein Inflation Explain the causes for Protein Inflation in India.
Discuss the major causes for low human development in India.
Discuss the impact of the Indo-Pak War in 1971.
Discuss the imperatives for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
"The notion that there can be only one concept of what constitutes a nation, and that every other view is anti-national, is intellectually empty at best and authoritarian at worst." Examine, in the light of this statement, the current debate with regard to the concept of nationalism.
Discuss the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Analyse the impact of the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act on environmental protection and improvement.