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Answer the following questions in 150 words:
General Studies – 1
1. Despite its shortcomings, the Ryotwari settlement remained one of the significant revenue systems employed by the British in India during their colonial rule. Examine.
Reference: A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publishers)
2. The Five-Year Plans played a crucial role in promoting industrialization in India, contributing to economic development and employment generation. Discuss.
Reference: Insights on India
General Studies – 2
3. The first-past-the-post (FPTP) system can lead to disproportionate outcomes, lack of proportional representation, and limited political diversity. Critically examine.
Reference: Indian Express
General Studies – 3
4. What are the implications of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 and the challenges in establishing a comprehensive research ecosystem in India? Discuss.
Reference: The Hindu
5. Do you think that Urban flooding which is being witnessed in metropolitan cities across the nation is a man-made disaster? Critically analyse.
Reference: The Quint
Answer the following questions in 250 words(15 marks each):
General Studies – 1
6. India played a significant role in the Non-Aligned Movement and worked towards maintaining a policy of non-alignment during the Cold War. However, the complex geopolitical realities of the era made complete neutrality difficult to achieve, and India occasionally took actions that raised doubts about its adherence to strict non-alignment principles. Analyse.
Reference: Insights on India
General Studies – 2
7. The Parliamentary Standing Committees are essential institutions in the Indian parliamentary system, tasked with examining and scrutinizing bills, policies, and matters related to governance. However, over time, their role as a deliberative and consensus-building body has faced certain challenges, leading to a diminishing impact. Critically analyse.
Reference: The Hindu
8. As per international water law, what are the principles of ‘equitable and reasonable utilization’ and the ‘no harm rule’? Examine the challenges and opportunities in incorporating the aforementioned principles in the Indus Waters Treaty to address the water-sharing disputes between India and Pakistan.
Reference: The Hindu
General Studies – 3
9. Weakening coral reefs reduce their ability to protect coastal communities from storms and sea-level rise, making these areas more vulnerable to natural disasters and the impacts of climate change. Efforts to protect and restore coral reefs are essential to safeguarding the well-being of both marine wildlife and human communities. Examine.
Reference: Down to Earth
10. It is essential to strike a balance by ensuring rigorous scientific evaluations, transparent regulatory processes, and addressing concerns about environmental and food safety to responsibly harness the benefits of GM technology for India’s agricultural sector. Critically analyse the above statement in the context of Indian government’s approach to approving GM mustard.
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
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