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General Studies – 1

Q1. The vernacular press served as both a catalyst and a mirror of nationalist consciousness in colonial India. Comment. (10 M)

Q2. Why is inland water transport underutilised in Indian cities despite having geographical potential? How can urban planning unlock this mode for sustainable mobility? (10 M)

Q3. Explain the concept of evaporative demand. Analyse the factors driving its recent rise across Indian agro-ecosystems. Evaluate its implications for sustainable water resource management. (15 M)

General Studies – 2

 Q4. The 74th Amendment sought to institutionalise urban decentralisation. Critically analyse why this objective remains only partially fulfilled. Examine recent trends in sta8te-level interventions. Suggest pathways for effective urban federalism. (15 M)

Q5. Vulnerable groups often face ‘institutional invisibility’ in governance structures. Explain this idea. How can institutions be redesigned to recognise and include the undocumented and marginalised? (10 M)

Q6. What are the key institutional roles of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the global nuclear governance architecture? How do recent conflicts involving nuclear sites challenge these roles? (10 M)

General Studies – 3

Q7. What are the current trends in States’ non-tax revenue mobilisation. Analyse the reasons for its decline. Suggest measures to improve the composition and growth of non-tax revenues. (15 M)

Q8. Modern warfare leaves invisible yet far-reaching environmental scars. Analyse this statement with reference to ongoing conflicts. Evaluate its impact on global climate goals. (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. “Ethical parenting forms the foundation of an ethical society”. Discuss ethical responsibilities of parents. Analyse how their failure affects larger social values. (10 M)

Q10. How does the erosion of familial responsibility towards vulnerable members reflect deeper ethical concerns in contemporary society? Analyse with examples. (10 M)

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