Gel1eral Studies
Paper
Time allowed: Three hours Maximum Marks: 300
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Discuss in about 100 \lords any two ofthe followings: 15x2=30
a.
Major points ofCivi1 Disobedience Movement in India

b.
ImpactofBhakti Movement

c.
SignificanceofPoonaPact of1932


2. Write short notes on any four ofthe followings in about 50 words each: 5x4=20
a.
Ish war Chand Vidyasagar's contribution towards lIpliftment of vomen

b.
Full Swaraj-Resollltion ofIndian National Congress

c.
Gandhiji's Philosophy ofNon violence

d.
Role ofBa1 Gangadhar Tilak in India's Independence movement

e.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan-Agreat philosopher and statesman

f.
Gopal Krishna Gokhle and "Servants ofIndia Society"


3. Write in brief-in about 50 words each, on any four ofthe followingtopics related to the Indian Constitution and democratic system: 5x4= 20
a.
PlIblicAccollnts Committee ofthe Parliament

b.
Consolidated Fund of! ndia

c.
Anti defection Law

d.
Provisions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Indian Constitution

e.
Schedule Six ofthe Constitution

f.
Cut Motion


4.
Write short notes in about 75 words each on any four ofthe followings:

5.
Describe in about 150 words each any two ofthe followings: 20x2=40


a. The process offog formation 10x4=40
b. Formation ofCoral reefs
c. d. e. f Relationship between Climate and Vegetation Significance ofOzone Layer National Institute ofOceanography Mangroves ofIndia

a.
Salient features ofThe National Food Security Act, 2013

b.
FunctionsandPowers oftheNationalHumanRightsCommission

c.
National Integration Council


6. Write an essay on anyone ofthe following topics within 250 words: 30
a.
Social Responsibilities oftile Corporate Sector

b.
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in India


7. Write in briefin about 75 words on any two ofthe followings: 15x2=30
a.
Global Warming

b.
Reducing Emissions Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDO)

c.
Convention on Biological Diversity

d.
EnvironmentImpactAssessment


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8. Describe in about 75 words any two ofthe followings: 15x2=30
a.
Functions ofElection Commission oflndia

b.
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

c.
Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens as enshrined III the Constitution oflndia


9. Do you agree with the statements given below? Explain your answer in 100wordseachwithjustification ofyouropinion: 15x2=30
a.
The Voluntary Agencies can play an important role in adult education and skill development in India.

b.
Drug abuse isa menace for the society.


10. Write in briefin about 100 words each, on any two ofthefollowings: 15x2=30
a.
Keibul Lamjao National Park-Management issues

b.
Sagol Kangjei-An indigenous game ofManipur

c.
Manipuri festival ofLai Itaroaba

d.
Tourism Potential ofManipur


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