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General Studies – 1

Q1. “Colonial boundary-making reshaped West and Central Asia more profoundly than any single military campaign of the era.” Assess this in the context of the Durand Line. Explain how such borders still influence regional geopolitics. (10 M)

Q2. Recognising transitional urban areas is essential for inclusive urbanisation. Assess the socio-economic vulnerabilities of such regions. Suggest measures to strengthen their development planning. (10 M)

Q3. The early universe now appears more mature than traditional models indicated. How does this change the way we view the universe’s initial stages? (10 M)

General Studies – 2

Q4. “The anti-defection framework has stabilised governments but hollowed out representative autonomy.” Examine this claim. Analyse its effects on legislative scrutiny and Opposition space. Suggest a revised architecture for party discipline. (15 M)

Q5. “Prolonged incarceration without trial undermines the constitutional guarantee of the right to life and personal liberty”. Comment. (15 M)

Q6. The Saudi–Iran rapprochement reflects pragmatic economic realignment, not ideological warmth. Evaluate the drivers of this détente. Examine how it reshapes India’s outreach to both states. (10 M)

General Studies – 3

Q7. “India’s agricultural transformation will depend not on output expansion but on risk-proofing the farm ecosystem.” Evaluate the role of Minimum Support Price reforms and climate-smart agriculture. Suggest pathways for building long-term farm security. (15 M)

Q8. What structural challenges limit the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India? Outline the strategic reforms needed to build globally competitive MSMEs. (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. “When institutions are perceived as partisan, even lawful actions lose moral legitimacy.” Discuss the ethical importance of institutional neutrality in a democracy. (10 M)

Q10. Power to enforce the law is also the power to harm, unless guided by moral judgment. Discuss the ethical concerns in the use of discretionary authority. Analyse why ethical restraint is essential in enforcement. (10 M)

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