The following document has the compilation of all the science and technology (+ environment and related topics) Q & A that have been posted till September last week (2014). Hope this will be useful for 2014 Mains. Next week we will post the compilation of October month too. DOWNLOAD For General Studies compilation (in case you …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 I) Write short notes on the following (100 Words) IceCube lab – Reference Earth Overshoot Day – Reference BrainFlight Project – Reference II) In India, setting up a new synchrotron must be seen as part of the larger national scientific endeavour. Examine why. (200 Words) Reference
ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 I) Write short notes in about 200 words: Conditions for availing of CENVAT credit under various categories of goods and services. Intangible assets and their treatment in the books of accounts of a firm. Assumptions and limitations of Cost-Volume-Profit analysis. Provisions of Indian Accounting Standards regarding treatment of depreciation when an …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 1) Examine the causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and indicate its significance in world history. (200 Words) Reference-1 Reference-2 2) The roots of the rise of Fascism lay in Peace Treaties. Examine. (200 Words) Reference-1 Reference-2 3) The French Revolution attacked privileges and not property. Comment. (200 Words) Reference
Nuclear energy is undoubtedly most controversial, yet critical part for India’s future energy security. As we know India’s annual energy demand is expected to rise to 800 GW by 2032, it is very important to consider every source of energy in the optimum energy mix. Arguments in favor of nuclear energy become even …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 1) Present a classification of the soils of the world and give their economic significance. (300 Words) 2) Discuss the relevance of ‘watershed’ as an ecosystem for the purpose of sustainable development. (300 Words)
ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 1) Elucidating the concepts of need, drive and incentive, discuss the problems involved in measuring motives in human beings (200 Words) 2) ‘We see things as we are, not as things are.’ Elaborate the various implications of this statement. (200 Words) 3) Describe the problem of learning disabilities of socially disadvantaged …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 1) Write short notes on ALL the following more than 200 words each: (a) The impact of democratization on the village community. (b) The social background of poverty. (c) Rural-urban migration. (d) The future of tribal culture. 2) Examine the role of caste as a pressure-group in contemporary Indian politics. (250 Words)
ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 Topic -Riggsian models and their critique 1. Explain how the concept of ‘clects’ and ‘bazaar-canteen’ model explain the working of the administrative system in a developing society. In this context compare the working of the administrative system in a developed world & in a developing society. (250 Words) 2. “The nature …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Reforming Food Corporation of India (FCI) and its functions is crucial to ensure food security and reduce subsidy bill in India. In this regard, critically examine the present loopholes, required reforms and the measures taken to reform FCI. Business Standard Reference-1 Reference-2 …
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