Introduction Communalism, is referred in the western world as a “theory or system of government in which virtually autonomous local communities are loosely in federation”. Communalism is a political philosophy, which proposes that market and money be abolished and that land and enterprises to be placed in the custody of community. But in the …
ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 1) Parents matter less than you think and peers matter more. Critically examine (200 Words) 2) Explain psychology of emotions w.r.t cultural perspective (200 Words)
ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 Q1) What are the main objectives of the SEZ act, 2005. Critically examine the benefits realized and some of the vital criticism as regards SEZs. Would you support the SEZ policy? Justify your answer (60 Marks) Q2) Do you agree with the view that international trade is engine of growth? Elucidate …
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The following document (compilation of Q&A – October 2014) has been prepared by “The Undercover Group”. The document has around 200 Questions and carefully written answers to each of them. It is organized GS paper wise too. For this year’s Mains, this is extremely useful. You can also download September month’s documents from here. They have …
ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) “The economic reforms need to be properly linked with social benefits.” Has India succeeded in this establishing this linkage? Critically examine. Business Standard 2) Critically comment on the impact of outcome of recent midterm polls in USA on India. Business Standard 3) Recently the …
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ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 1) “A characteristic contribution of India to musical rhythm is the tala.” Write a note on it. (150 Words) Reference 2) Write a short note on Dhrupad (100 Words) Reference 3) Write a note on Sunga art vis a vis Buddhist sculpture. (150 Words) Reference
ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 Topic: Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: Salient features and value premises; Constitutionalism 1. Analyze the following statements from D D Basu, “The preamble to our Constitution serves, two purposes: (a) it indicates the source from which the constitution derives its authority; (b) it also states the objects which constitution seeks to establish …
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ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 1) Explain the effect of absorption costing and marginal costing on net profit of a business firm. 2) Illustrate Operating Leverage and Financial Leverage. What insights you get from these two leverages? What are their limitations? 3) “Higher capital requirements might induce banks to seek higher returns in areas that are high risk or …
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ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 1. Write notes on ALL the following in not more than 200 words each: (a) The case for a uniform civil code. (b) The Indian family in continuity and change. (c) Class-conflict in the agrarian society (d) The Indian intellectual between tradition and modernity. 2. Examine the impact of Buddhism aud Islam on …
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ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 1) Examine critically the concepts of ‘determinism; and possibilism. Bring out the significance of regional concept. 2) ”The emergence of Behavioural Geography was due to the disillusionment with axioms on which models were based and the axioms were far removed from reality”. Comment. 3) Discuss the concept and application of systems analysis in …
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ARCHIVES 07 November 2014 Discuss the impact of globalization on tribal economy. 350 words How does taboo serve as a means of social control? 250 words “Primitive society is governed by traditional customary law”. Do you agree with this statement? Explain 350 words Write a short note on following in 200 words each: Ways of …
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