Exam Details
| Subject | general studies | |
| Paper | paper 1 | |
| Exam / Course | civil services main | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | union public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2009 | |
| City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
civil services mains 2009
GENERAL STUDIES
Paper I
Time Allowed Three Hours Maximum Marks 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hndi and in English.
Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which nust be stated clearly 0n the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each question.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated al the end of the question.
1. Critically analyse any two of the following statements with reference to the contexts in which they were made (in about 150 words 15x2=30
"Many Englishmen honestly consider themsci vcs the trustees for India and yet to what a condition they have reduced our country."
"The foreign power will be withdrawn but for me real freedom will come only when we free oursch es of the dominance of wesLem education, western culture and the Vvestem way of living which have been ingrained in us."
'Satan cannot enter till he finds a flaw . . A great ocean separates us educated few from the millions in our country.''
2. Wtite about the following (not exceeding 20 words each)
2x 10=20
Kiang Nongbah
Maski
Govind Guru
·Brahmadeya'
·Egmore Faction·
Haileybu1 y College
ljara System
Taji Mideren
Gurudwara Reform Movement
'Marumakkathayam ·
3. Answer any four of the following (in about 150 words each) 15 x4=60
Assess the significance of coastal regions in the economic development of India.
Discuss the wetlands and their role in ecological conservation in India.
Elaborate the steps taken by the Govennnent for regionally differentiated approach to increase crop production and differsification in the country.
Bring out the significance of the various activit1es of the Indian Meteorological Department.
Examine the status of urbaT1izt1tion among . the states in India and bring out spatial inequalities.
4. write about the following (in about 30 words each) 3xl0=30
'bhuvan' website
National Watenvays
Ultra Mega Power Projects
NNRMS
BSUP Scheme
GAGA Project
Fruit Production in India
Section 377 of IPC
'Whereabouts' cJause of WADA
Barren Island
5. Attempt any two of the following (in about I00 words each): 10x2=20
Analyse India's achievements in the sports sector during 2008-09.
List the salient features of the important folk dances of either Central India or North Eastern India.
What are the important similrujties and differences between the Hindustani and the Carnatic styles of classical music
6. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 15x2=30
What are your views on the features and impact of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Are the traditional determinants of voting behaviour in India changing Examine in the context of the last General Elections
Examine corruption as a serious development challenge in Indian Polity.
7. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words): 15x2=30
Mushrooming of lligher Educational Institutions was a matter of grave concern for Yaspal Committee. · With reference to the relevant portion of that report give your views how to harmonise private investment and quality of education.
In the changing context of governance in the country, what should be the role of the UPSC
In the context of recent incidents, suggest measures on how security of passengers and property can be improved over Indian Railways.
8. Answer any one of the following (in about 250 words):
Coinment on the· salient features of the Integrated Energy Policy recently approved by the Government and its implications on the energy security needs of the country.
How far has the impact of the global meltdown been reflected in the Economic Survey 2008-09? Identify some of the core areas given priority to neutralise the adverse effects of the global downturn.
9. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15x2=30
Trace the significant steps in the evolution of Television in the country.
The last National Family Health Survey (NFHS) displayed a very dismal picture of nutrition as regards several indicators for average Indians. Highlight the salient aspects of this problem.
s we live in a plural society we need the greatest freedom to express our opinions even if others find it offensive' Do you agree? Discuss with reference to some recent incidents in the Indian context.
10. Write on the following (in about 20 words each)
2x10=20
Significance of 26th November 111 the country's polity
Desert National Park
Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra
Deep Joshi's recent achievement
Gimi Kamgar Union
Ayush-64
Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (RGVN)
Satya Vrat Shastri recent achievement
Pocket Veto
PESA, 1996
Note English version of the Instructions is printed on
the front cover of this question paper.
GENERAL STUDIES
Paper I
Time Allowed Three Hours Maximum Marks 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hndi and in English.
Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which nust be stated clearly 0n the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each question.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated al the end of the question.
1. Critically analyse any two of the following statements with reference to the contexts in which they were made (in about 150 words 15x2=30
"Many Englishmen honestly consider themsci vcs the trustees for India and yet to what a condition they have reduced our country."
"The foreign power will be withdrawn but for me real freedom will come only when we free oursch es of the dominance of wesLem education, western culture and the Vvestem way of living which have been ingrained in us."
'Satan cannot enter till he finds a flaw . . A great ocean separates us educated few from the millions in our country.''
2. Wtite about the following (not exceeding 20 words each)
2x 10=20
Kiang Nongbah
Maski
Govind Guru
·Brahmadeya'
·Egmore Faction·
Haileybu1 y College
ljara System
Taji Mideren
Gurudwara Reform Movement
'Marumakkathayam ·
3. Answer any four of the following (in about 150 words each) 15 x4=60
Assess the significance of coastal regions in the economic development of India.
Discuss the wetlands and their role in ecological conservation in India.
Elaborate the steps taken by the Govennnent for regionally differentiated approach to increase crop production and differsification in the country.
Bring out the significance of the various activit1es of the Indian Meteorological Department.
Examine the status of urbaT1izt1tion among . the states in India and bring out spatial inequalities.
4. write about the following (in about 30 words each) 3xl0=30
'bhuvan' website
National Watenvays
Ultra Mega Power Projects
NNRMS
BSUP Scheme
GAGA Project
Fruit Production in India
Section 377 of IPC
'Whereabouts' cJause of WADA
Barren Island
5. Attempt any two of the following (in about I00 words each): 10x2=20
Analyse India's achievements in the sports sector during 2008-09.
List the salient features of the important folk dances of either Central India or North Eastern India.
What are the important similrujties and differences between the Hindustani and the Carnatic styles of classical music
6. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 15x2=30
What are your views on the features and impact of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Are the traditional determinants of voting behaviour in India changing Examine in the context of the last General Elections
Examine corruption as a serious development challenge in Indian Polity.
7. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words): 15x2=30
Mushrooming of lligher Educational Institutions was a matter of grave concern for Yaspal Committee. · With reference to the relevant portion of that report give your views how to harmonise private investment and quality of education.
In the changing context of governance in the country, what should be the role of the UPSC
In the context of recent incidents, suggest measures on how security of passengers and property can be improved over Indian Railways.
8. Answer any one of the following (in about 250 words):
Coinment on the· salient features of the Integrated Energy Policy recently approved by the Government and its implications on the energy security needs of the country.
How far has the impact of the global meltdown been reflected in the Economic Survey 2008-09? Identify some of the core areas given priority to neutralise the adverse effects of the global downturn.
9. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each): 15x2=30
Trace the significant steps in the evolution of Television in the country.
The last National Family Health Survey (NFHS) displayed a very dismal picture of nutrition as regards several indicators for average Indians. Highlight the salient aspects of this problem.
s we live in a plural society we need the greatest freedom to express our opinions even if others find it offensive' Do you agree? Discuss with reference to some recent incidents in the Indian context.
10. Write on the following (in about 20 words each)
2x10=20
Significance of 26th November 111 the country's polity
Desert National Park
Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra
Deep Joshi's recent achievement
Gimi Kamgar Union
Ayush-64
Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (RGVN)
Satya Vrat Shastri recent achievement
Pocket Veto
PESA, 1996
Note English version of the Instructions is printed on
the front cover of this question paper.