Day: November 10, 2015

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 13) The reservation of one-third of constituencies for women is still pending in the Parliament. What arguments can be made against such reservation in Parliament? Comment on these arguments. (200 Words)

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 12) “The Nehru Report, submitted on 10 August 1928, was in effect an outline of a draft constitution for India.” Comment. (200 Words)

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 11) Examine the differences between traditional and modern techniques of irrigation practised in India. Bring out the relationship between productivity and irrigation methods adopted in contemporary India. (200 Words)

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 10) Why do you think the introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the 1980s is a significant step in ensuring access to justice for all? Some experts opine that even though courts are accessible to all citizens, the delay in …

Continue reading “10) Why do you think the introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the 1980s is a significant step in ensuring access to justice for all? Some experts opine that even though courts are accessible to all citizens, the delay in delivering justice has rendered this feature meaningless. Do you agree? Comment. (250 Words)”

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 9) What do you understand by Rule of Law? Was this concept introduced by the British in India? Critically examine. (200 Words)

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 8) Is it important to separate religion from the state? Comment why and also examine the key features of Indian Secularism. (200 Words)

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 7) Do you think the key features of India’s constitution address the concerns of India’s diversity, unity, socio-economic reform and representation? Critically analyse. (250 Words)

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 6) “Unlike Western Europe, Indian cities did not expand as rapidly in the nineteenth century.” Examine why.

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 5) Briefly discuss how the East India Company came to colonise the countryside, organise revenue resources, redefine the rights of people, and produce the crops it wanted.

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 4) In what way was the administration of the East India Company different from that of Indian rulers? How did the Company use weaknesses of Indian rulers to its advantage? Discuss with suitable examples.

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 3) Industrial disasters pose big risk to huge population both in short-term and long-term. How should such disasters should be managed? Critically comment on India’s approach and record in managing such disasters.

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 2) Compare and contrast how agriculture sector is treated in India and USA. Should India follow US policies vis a vis agri sector to boost agriculture productivity and address some of the pressing problems in the sector? Discuss

Test – 2: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives TIMETABLE 10 November 2015 1) Examine the causes of soil degradation in India and conservation methods needed to halt the degradation process. Also examine relationship between soil degradation, food security and sustainable development

Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 10) “Without freedom there can be no morality.” Elaborate the meaning of this quote. (150 Words) General