Questions From The Hindu, 23/11/2013
1. Has MGNREGA benefited Indian farmer? Comment. (150 Words)
2. Tirumayam Fort (50 Words)
3. Write a critical note on the financial relations between Union government and states in India. (200 Words)
4. Kalbeli Folk Dance (50 Words)
5. Explain the societal benefits of Mars mission. Should cost – benefit analysis apply to missions like this? Comment. (200 Words)
6. What is assisted reproductive technology? What are the ethical issues involved in it? (150 Words)
7. Spice Route (50 Words)
8. UNWTO (50 Words)
9. What are the functions of Law Commission? (150 Words)
10. What are Lok Adalats? Explain the importance of National Lok Adalats disputes redressal. (150 Words)
11. Why is crop diversity important for a country? Has India taken any measures to preserve its crop diversity? (200 Words)
12. Gecko (20 Words)
13. “Pernicious behaviours such as smoking, illegal drug use, excessive drinking, unhealthy eating and unsafe sex, which harm the health of the country can be reversed by promoting societal conditions for better health choices.” Comment. (200 Words)