2008
GENERAL STUDIES
Paper 1

Tune: 3 Hours l [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 ofthe 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 Ie ngth ofthe answers should not, as far as possible, exceed the specification given for the question.



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1. Answer any two of the following questions in not more than 200 -250 words each
Discuss the nature of the Revolt of 1857.
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Critically evaluate the social reforms with special reference to emancipation of women in Mysore state between 1881 and 1900.
Cd) Trace the various dimensions and facets of Backward Class Movements in Ka.rnataka.
2. Answer any four of the following questions m about 100 -120 words each: lOx4=40

Summarize the challenge thrown by the Gadhar revolutionaries to colonialism.


Do you agree -with the Vlew that the scheme of constitutional changes introduced in 1909 Act was designed as a milestone in the 'divide and rule' strategy


Highlight the work of Swarajists III the National Movement during 1922 -1925.


Major part of Dewan Mirza Ismail's administration was spent In suppressmg the popular agitations in Mysore. Comment.


Briefly explain the significance of 'Mysore Chalo' movement.


Summarize the literary development in Karnataka during the post-Independence days.


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I.N.A. Trials


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5. Answer any three of the following questions III about 200 -250 words each
Examine the implications of global economic CrISIS on Indian GDP
growth in general and IT industry in specific.
Right to Information Act is best seen as an attempt to bring

Comment and justify.

Critically examine the poverty alleviation programmes of India.


Discuss the measures taken by Government of Karnataka in recent years to rectify regional imbalance.


Indian poverty shown on screen can fetch Osears. Comment.


CD Critically examine the problems faced by farmers of Karnataka and illustrate your answer with decrease in agricultural productivity.
6. Answer any five of the following questions in about 100 120 words each:
(al Discuss the Authority on implications of the the city infrastructure. proposed Greater Bangalore
Highlight Act. the objectives of National Rural Employment Guarantee
Explain the present power scenario of Karnataka and the anomalies. comment on
Cd) Highlight the recommendations of National Knowledge Commission.
Examine the implications wildlife conservation. of Tribal Act of India on forest and
co Highlight the objectives of Right to Education Bill.
Critically examine the partnership projects. need and significance of private public
'Corporate governance Satyam episode. at cross-roads' Illustrate the event with

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Special Economic Zones
Pseudo secularism obstructing anti-terrorism efforts
Virtual technology
Cd) J:ustify India's claims to a seat In the Security Council.
National river lining project
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1992 34·7 51·3
1993 62·9 70·4
1994 95·1 82·4
1995 78·4 65·7
1996 85·3 93·8
1997 92·5 112·4
1998 107·4 128·5

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Selection of 2 books from 6 different books.


Arrangement of the letters of the word 'SATYAM'.


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C1 P2008
GENERAL STUDIES
Paper 2 7'1me Hours I rMaximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in EnRlish and in Kannada. If any conjilsion arises in the Kannada verRian, please refer to the English Version ofthe 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 Admi88ion Ticket.
Candidates should attempt questions from all Parts.
The number of nwrks carried by each question is indicated u!ith the question.
The length oj'the answers should not, as far as possible, exceed the specifl:cation given {or the question.


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1. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 -250 words 20xl=20

Discuss the problems and challenges of regional imbalance in Karnataka with special reference to the Hyderabad -Karnataka regIOn.


Examine the impact of coalition politics on the working of parliamentary democracy in India.


2. Answer any three of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 100 -125 words each lOx3=30

Bring out the status, problems and challenges faced by womell representatives in the working of Panchayati Raj institutions in Karnataka.


Discuss the arguments for bringing the judiciary within the purvIew of the Right to Information Act.


Analyse the recommendations made by the Sarkaria Commission with specific reference to the appointment and dismissal of State Governors.


Examine the ways-and-means by which the 'Bhoomi' project has strengthened e-governance in Karnataka.


Discuss the major issues and challenges of urban governance raised in the Second Administrative Reforms Commission Report.


3. Answer any four of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 50 -55 words each 5x4=20
(al Examine the importance of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).
Discuss the importance of the Delimitation exercise with specific reference to Karnataka.
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Discuss the nature and working of the Finance Commission.


Examine the major issues raised by the Supreme Court in the Golaknath case.


Bring out the important provIsIOns in the Representation of Peoples' Act 1951 to deal with the problem of 'criminalisation of politics'.


CD Discuss the emerging trends in the Indian Administrative culture.
4. Write short notes on all of the following. Restrict your answer to 20 -25 words each 2xlO=20

Public Interest Litigation (PILl


Creamy layer


Inner-party democracy
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The l04th Constitution Amendment


Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Rural Mission (JNNURM)


Nanavati Commission


Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal


The Nagana Gowda Committee


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5. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 -250 words 20xl=20

What do you mean by inclusive growth Discuss the strategy adopted in this direction by both Centre and States.


Bring out the main difference between two (1999 2005) Human Development Reports of Government of Karnataka.


6. Answer any three of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 100 -125 words each: 10x3=30

Explain the objectives of Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation Ltd. (KAPPEC) in exporting horticultural products.


Highlight the loan waiver scheme announced in the Union Budget 2008 -09.


Explain the reasons [or failure of WTO talks on Doha Issues III July 2008 at Geneva.


Give a brief outline on the Fringe Benefits Tax in India.


Analyse the measures taken by the Government of Karnataka to attain fiscal discipline.


7. Answer any four of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 50 -fiG words each 5x4=20

Point out main features of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana.


Explain the role of KSSIDC in the development of small industries in Karnataka.


Describe the functions of Finance Commissions specified In Article of the Constitution.


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Enumerate the objectives of Special Economic Zones Policy 2000 III India.


Explain the strategy of Government of Karnataka brought out In the "Medium Term Fiscal Plan" 2000 -01 to 2004 -05.


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Mention the method of measurement of child malnutrition adopted in the third National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2006.
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Karnataka State Finance Commission


Panchasutra in Karnataka Agricultural Policy -2006
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Gender Budgeting
Microfinance



Yashaswini Health Insurance for farmers


Good Governance


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9. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 -250 words 20xl=20
Explain diagrammatically the salient features of natural drainage systems of India.
(bl Discuss the distribution and production trends of Iron Ore III India with special reference to Karnataka.
10. Answer anyone of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 100 -150 words: lOxl=lO
Write about trends of urbanization SInce 1971 in India.
(hi Discuss the broad features of land use in India with a note on trends of land use in Karnataka.
11. Answer any two of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 50 words each

Examine the route proposal for Ganga -Cauvery Canal.


Write critically on the seismic zones of Peninsular India.


Examine the role of Express Highways in India.


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Explain how the implementation of a major irrigation project without properly educating the farmers of the region leads to "loss of fertility of the land" and "socio·economic problem".


Discuss the impact of coal based power plants on the environment of coastal Karnataka and its mitigative measures.


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Nuclear weapons


Gene therapy


Balanced diet
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Hazardous wastes
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Bio-petrol


Soil conservation


Mini Hydro-electric projects


Kyasanoor Forest Disease


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