2010

GENERAL STUDIES
Paper 1

Time: 3 Hours J Maximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada. If
·any confusion arises in the Kannada version. please refer to
the English Version of the questions.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space
provided for this purpose. No credit will be given for the
answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket.
Candidates should attempt questions from all Parts.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated with the question.
The length of the answers should not, as far as possible, exceed the specification given for the question.


PART A
1. Answer any two of the following questions in not more than 200 -250 words each
What were the differences in the ideas and programmes of the Moderates and Extremists in the Indian National Congress
Briefly discuss the contribution of the Swaraj Party to National Movement. the Indian
Assess the work of Sir M. Visveswaraiah in Mysore as Dewan, keeping in view his slogan "Plan, promote and encourage developments".
2. Discuss the echoes of 1857 Revolt in Karnataka. Answer any four of the following questions in about each: 100 -120 words lOx4=40
Summarise the early experiments of Gandhiji at Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad.
Estimate the development of Vernacular Press in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Briefly explain the rise the nineteenth century. of peasant uprisings in the latter half of
Explain anti-colonial struggle in the Princely States of India.
Elaborate the British attempts at negotiated settlements after the Second World War in India.
Write a note on the impact of Quit India Movement III Karnataka.


3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 50 -60 words each
5x2=10

What do you understand by the concept of 'Satyagraha' as propagated by Gandhiji
What was India's attitude to the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1950
Write a note on the economic progress made by Karnataka In the post Independence era.
4. Write brief notes on all of the following in about 20 -25 words each
2x5=10
Sir Mirza Ismail
Brahmanetara Parishad
Birsa Munda Revolt
Coorg Insurrection
Nehru Committee Report of 1928


5. Answer any three of the following qnestions In abont 200 -250 words each: 20x3=60

Discuss the possible strategies to maintain peace and harmony in the Kashmir valley.


Discuss the options for eradicating Naxalism in the country.


Discuss the implications of Indo-US nuclear deal in meeting energy needs.


What is Sting Journalism?


Is a ban on cow slaughter viable, even if necessary?


Would a new States Reorganisation Commission solve our problems?


6. Answer any five of the following questions In about 100 -120 words each: 10x5=50

Comment on the growing unrest in North Korea.

Can the incredible achievements of Saina Nehwal be a lesson for others

What, according to you, is the impact of the recent stand of the Central Government on Belgaum

Discuss the salient features of Global Investors Meet of Karnataka.

Why does not inflation in food prices benefit farmers?

Is linking major rivers of India feasible?


Should we legalise betting in cricket matches


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Knowledge Processing Outsourcing
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Energy drinks
Mention the major projects envisaged by the Karnataka

Government to overcome the power problems faced by the State.

Highlights of XI Plan period with respect to Education and Health.


Poverty amidst plenty



Surrogate advertisements


India's obssession with fair complexion


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Civilian deaths

(b)Base rate

Heritage trees •

Dawal Malik

Women in Indian Army

3G Spectrum auction

Fake encounters

Akrama -Sakrama Scheme

Padma Vibhushan Award UJ GST

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How the Indian rupee came and went for a certain year

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and expenditures. Also write your main observations. 8
A course of study has 2 tests, a mid-term examination and a final
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Percentage of companies with dividend below 20%.
Proportion of companies with dividend above 29%.
Number of companies with dividend between 15% and 29%.
Number of companies with dividend not less than 20%. 8
In a class, 56 students offered Physics, 32 students took Chemistry
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GENERAL STUDIES
Paper 2

Time: 3 Hours] Maximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada. If
any confusion arises in the Kannada version, please refer to the English Version of the questions.
Answers must be written in the medium" specified (English or KannadaJ in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover Df the answer book in the space provided fDr this purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket.
Candidates should attempt questions from all Parts.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated with the question.
The length of the answers should not, as far as possible, exceed the specification given fDr the question.

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PART A
1. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 -250 words each: 20x1=20

"Indian Federalism is the simultaneity of two processes -the unionization process and the regionalization process" -(Bishon Pathak). Discuss.


Give an account of the experiment of decentralising governance In Karnataka.


2. Answer any three of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 100 -125 words each 10x3=30
Assess the importance of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
Cb) Explain the method of Election of the President of India by illustrating the three formulae. What are the reasons behind the adoption of an indirect method of Election
Cc) Write a note on the objectives of the Nemmadi Project.
Cd) Bring out the major recommendations of the High Power
Committee for Redressal of Regional Imbala nces (HPCRRI) in
Karnataka.

Bring out the observations of Justice Sadashiva Committee on the excesses committed by the Special Task Force.
3. Answer any four of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 50 -55 words each 5x4=20

Narrate the circumstances under which the Janata Party came into existence in the Indian Politics. Trace the splits in that Party from 1979 to 1999 and the aftermath.


Write a short note on the composition,and objectives of Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission (KARC). What are its major recommendations on the Secretariat reforms


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Examine the issues involved in Amendment of Panchayat Raj Act of 1993.


What are the factors that influence the effective participation of


women in the new Panchayati Raj Institutions
Comment on the concept of social justice with an example of government policy in ensuring social justice.
4. Write short notes on all of the following. Restrict your answer to
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Inamdars


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Unique Identification Authority of India


Gazetted post


New Flag Code of India


Objective of Lokayukta Act 1984


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PARTB
5. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to
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Ca) Bring out the impact of 'Global Economic and Financial Crisis' of 2008 -09 on the Indian economy. Highlight the measures taken by
the Central Government to overcome the crisis.
Bring out the basic objectives and features of Karnataka's New
Agricultural Policy 2006. To what extent does it help to meet
present challenges in agriculture
6. Answer any three of the following questions. Restrict your answer to
100 -125 words each 10x3=30

Explain the objectives and achievements of NREGS in Karnataka.


Discuss the Regional Disparities and Special Development Plan


2003 -10 of Karnataka.
Examine the need for Second Green Revolution in India. Explain the basic components of this revolution.
Cd) Examine National Highway Development Project CNHDP) as a
major organisation in the development of road transport.
Ce) Explain the salient features of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Programme.
7. Answer any four of the following questions. Restrict your answer to
50 - 55 words each: 5x4=20
Ca) Explain the steps taken by development in India. the SEBI for healthy capital market
Cb) Discuss the strategy of inclusive Five Year Plan of India. growth adopted in the Eleventh
Cc) Explain the package of services provided Development Services (leDS) Programme. under Integrated Child
Cd) What are trade? Non-Tariff Barriers CNTBs) How do th ey affect India's
Write a note on Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana.
If) Highlight the empowerment. role of Self-help Groups in rural women

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PARTe
9. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 -250 words.

Give an account of agro-climatic regions of Karnataka.


Which are the major wheat producing regions in India Describe the main characteristics of such regions.


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Discuss the major irrigation projects of India.
Cb) Which are the major industrial corridors in India?

11. Answer any two of the following questions'. Restrict your answer to 50 words each. 5x2=10

Discuss about the petroleum production and imports of India.


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12. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to
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Discuss the effects of nuclear power plants on the environment and its mitigative measures.
Biotechnology is said to be the technology of the future. List out the objectives of the Biotechnology policies adopted by the
Karnataka Government since the year 2000, and give an account of
the steps taken by the government.
13. Write brief notes on any four of the following. Restrict your answer to 100 -120 words each. 1Ox4=40

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Satellites


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Optical fibre in medical diagnosis


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Solar Energy


Chandrayan-II


Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)


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