COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (MAIN)
GENERAL STUDIES
Paper-I
Time 3 hours Full Marks 200
Note: The figures in the right-hand margin indicate full marks for the questions.

Answer the questions following the instructions strictly.


Answer all questions.


Modern History of India and Indian Culture
1. Answer anyone of the following (in about 250 words) 15
Nineteenth century intellectuals were highly inspired by the idea of reason and rationality. Elaborate it with suitable examples.
. Why and how was the Indian National Congress formed in 1885? What were its objectives?
Estimate the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Freedom Struggle.
2. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 10x2=20

The first Ies Examination was held in London in 1855. What were its limitations then for Indians and in subsequent years?


What was the Sati system? When and how was it abolished?


Why did Mahatma Gandhi start the Champaran Satyagraha? What was its result?


What was the two-nation theory? How did the.Congress contest it?


3. Write short notes on any two of the following (in about 75 words each) 5x2=10

The Ramakrishna Movement


Moderates and Extremists of the Congress


Swarajists


Mahatma Gandhi and Partition


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of Arunachal Pradesh
1. Answer anyone of the following (in about 250 words) 15

What was the Posa system? Describe its mode of payment during the British period.


What were the concepts regarding Inner Line and Outer Line? Discuss its significance.


Give a historical outline of the constitutional development of Arunachal Pradesh till 1972.


2. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 10x2=20

What were the routes of migration of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh?


What were the traditional economic practices of the people of Arunachal Pradesh?


How was the administration of the Frontier tracts carried on till 1947?


What did the Daying Ering Committee Report suggest regarding Arunachal Pradesh?


Political Science
1. Answer anyone of the following (in about 250 words) 15

Examine the extent to which one is guaranteed the right to constitutional remedies under Indian Constitution. What methods are available to the courts to protect the fundamental rights?


What are the legislative powers vested in the President of India?


What are the functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?


2. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 10x2=20

Write a critical assessment of the mode of 'reorganization of States' in India. Has the purpose been realized?


How can national integration be attained? Discuss the various challenges.


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Free and fair election is an integral part of successful working of democracy. Keeping in view the elections in India, suggest some remedies for the same to improve the system.


The Indian Constitution emphasizes the secular character of the nation by guaranteeing freedom of religion. Keeping in view the recent problem of conversion, suggest measures to retain the secular character of our nation.


3. Answer any two of the following (in about 75 words each) 5x2=10

Describe the utility of the Fundamental Duties.


Discuss briefly the functions of UPSC.


Critically assess the importance of the Supreme Court in a Federal Constitution.


Describe the nature of single citizenship as contained in the Constitution of India.


4. Answer anyone of the following (in about 250 words) 15

Why was Panchayati Raj thought to be necessary in the Indian political scene? Discuss the genesis of Panchayati Raj in Arunachal Pradesh.


Do you think that Panchayati Raj is essential for rural development in Arunachal Pradesh? Give reasons.


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Discuss the basic role of Village Councils in Arunachal Pradesh. Do_you believe that the role is performed successfully?
5. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 10x2=20

Write a note on NEFA Panchayati Raj Regulation, 1967 and its significance for the people.


Rural development in Arunachal Pradesh is yet achieve its desired objectives. Critically assess.


Discuss the working of Panchayati Raj and Village Councils in Arunachal Pradesh. How far they cooperate with each other? Analyze.


Discuss the functions of Adi Kebang. Are the Kebangs relevant? Give your opinion with suitable example.


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Answer any two of 'fhe following (in about 150 words each) lOx2=20

What is Right to Education? Is the SSA successful in achieving its objectives?


Public Distribution System in India is ineffective to meet the expectations of people. What measures would you suggest for its effective working in our country?


"Justice delayed is justice denied." Keeping in view the statement, what suggestion would you advance for speedy justice delivery system?


Write a note on PM Modi's China visit and its implications for Arunachal Pradesh.


7. Answer any two of the following (in about 75 words each) 5x2=lO

Atrocity against women in our country is increasing towards an alarming state. How could it be checked?


Corruption and black-money in India is a serious evil. Give your opinion on how to end it.


Give your opinion on how to strike a balance between development and the evils that will emerge in the process.


Juvenile delinquency is a serious problem in our society. How could it be successfully addressed?


8. Write brief notes on any five ofthe following (in about 25 words each): 2x5=lO
Ebola virus
Charlie Hebdo
H. S. Brahma
Tippi
Chanda Kochhar
Tsunami
Plasma



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