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General Studies – 1


 

Q1. “Volcanism is both a destructive process and a constructive agent in the evolution of the Earth’s surface.” Explain with suitable examples. (10 M)

Q2. How are fronts formed and classified? Explain the weather sequence associated with the passage of a mid-latitude frontal system. How does occlusion alter the evolution of the associated cyclone? (15 M)

 


General Studies – 2


 

Q3. “Nutritional literacy is increasingly becoming an essential component of preventive public health.” Assess its significance in addressing India’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases. (10 M)

Q4. “The gap in child protection in India lies increasingly between legislative guarantees and institutional implementation.” Discuss with reference to the POCSO framework and assess the major implementation deficits. Suggest measures for strengthening institutional accountability. (15 M)

Q5. “Separation of powers under the Indian Constitution implies functional differentiation rather than institutional isolation.” Explain with suitable constitutional provisions and judicial pronouncements. (10 M)

 


General Studies – 3


 

Q6.  “A competitive defence-industrial ecosystem requires the private sector to evolve from a supplier into a technology developer.” What constraints inhibit such a transition in India? (10 M)

Q7.  “Space sustainability is becoming as important as access to space itself.” Discuss the challenges posed by orbital congestion and space debris. Examine the technological and regulatory measures required for sustainable use of outer space. (15 M)

Q8. “Compressed biogas can convert the problem of organic waste into an opportunity for energy security.” Discuss. (10 M)

 


General Studies – 4


 

Q9. “Organisational wrongdoing often survives because responsibility is dispersed across several actors.” Explain the role of diffusion of responsibility in facilitating unethical conduct. How can individual accountability be preserved? (10 M)

Q10. “Delegation of responsibility does not amount to delegation of accountability.” Discuss its relevance to institutional ethics. (10 M)

 


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