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General Studies – 1

Q1. “Indian folk dances are repositories of collective memory rather than merely forms of entertainment.” Substantiate the statement with suitable regional examples. (10 M)

Q2. “India’s diversity is sustained not by cultural uniformity but by continuous accommodation among multiple identities.” Discuss. (15 M)

General Studies – 2

Q3. “Constitutional governance requires institutional cooperation without compromising the separation of powers.” Analyse the constitutional relationship between the judiciary and the executive. Identify the causes of institutional friction and suggest measures for strengthening coordination. (15 M)

Q4. What role does an impartial civil service play in preserving democratic governance? Analyse the factors that weaken administrative neutrality in India. (10 M)

Q5. What factors have led India to deepen its engagement with European countries beyond the traditional major powers? How can these partnerships advance India’s strategic and economic interests? (10 M)

General Studies – 3

Q6. “Every credit boom contains the possibility of both accelerated growth and future financial stress.” Explain how rapid lending supports economic expansion. Identify the channels through which it can weaken financial stability. (10 M)

Q7. “The informal sector remains economically significant but statistically difficult to capture.” Analyse the limitations of proxy-based estimation. How can improved enterprise and household databases strengthen India’s GDP measurement? (15 M)

Q8. “Ageing thermal power plants may remain valuable electricity assets while becoming growing ecological liabilities.” Elucidate. (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. What is environmental ethics? Explain its significance in resolving conflicts between development and conservation. (10 M)

Q10. Distinguish between an actual, potential and perceived conflict of interest. Why must public officials avoid all three? (10 M)

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