25, December 2013
1. What is cross-border terrorism? Explain the measures taken by India to reduce it along its borders with Pakistan. Do you think these measures have reduced cross-border terrorism? Examine. (200 Words)
2. Write a critical note on the schemes introduced by the government of India to make toilets and clean drinking accessible to rural masses in the country. (200 Words)
3. What is a slum? According to you which are the factors that contribute for the growth of slums in India? Examine. (200 Words)
4. In your opinion why does Indian universities do not figure in the top in global rankings of universities? Comment. (200 Words)
5. Analyze recent political developments in Nepal and their impact on India-Nepal relations. (200 Words)
6. How is typhoon caused? (150 Words)
7. the Javan rhino (50 Words)
8. Write a critical note on pension reforms in India highlighting its prospects and problems. (200 Words)
9. How does the Bengaluru-Mumbai Economic Corridor benefit both cities and the regions between them. Analyze. (200 Words)
10. What is the difference between wholesale price index (WPI) and Consumer price index (CPI)? Explain (200 Words)
11. What measures has RBI introduced to encourage savings rate in the country? (200 Words)
