Question 1 Critically evaluate Chris Argyris views on human personality and its impact on the working of organization. [200 Words] Question 2 The theory of ‘organizational incompetence’ has two separate and distinct faces. Examine Chris Argyris’ view on this. [CSM 2013/150 Words] Next topic: Multiple thinker’s & latest trends of UPSC
Topic: Individual & State Question Are the claims of the State & the individual really mutually conflicting? Discuss. (200 words/UPSC 2000) Next Topic: Forms of Government
Comment on the following in 200 words Question 1 Locke is regarded as the pioneer of individualism which later developed into liberalism. (Source: Sabine’s History of political theory) Question 2 Equality of resources (Source: Ronald Dworkin’s conception of equality)
Topic: Mauryan Empire Question 1 Bring out the elements of change and continuity in the domestic and foreign policies of Ashoka. (200 words) Question 2 Do you think that the economic factors were alone responsible for the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire? (200 words) Next topic: Mauryan Empire
Topic: Settlement Question 1 Write short note : internal structure of an Indian city. (200 words/ CSm 1995) Question 2 Write short note: Function, classification and hierarchy of urban settlement. (200 words/ CSm 1990) Next Topic: Settlement
Question What are the limitations of Environmental Kuznets curve (EKC)? (200 words) Next Topic: Development and Environmental Sustainability
Question 1 No system of federalism can be successful unless both the Union and the States have at their disposal adequate financial resources to enable them to discharge their respective responsibilities under the Constitution. In this context, discuss the various mechanisms by which the centre provides financial assistance to the States and other financial resources …
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Question 1 Highlight the problem of objectivity and value-neutrality in Social Research. Elaborate, with suitable examples, the limitations associated with the tools of measurements in Social Science Researches. (200 words/ CSM 2003) Question 2 Examine the conceptual distinction between social inequality and social stratification. How do the nature and forms of the social stratification system determine the patterns of social mobility? (200 words/ CSM 2003)
Question 1 “Organizations are willing to pay high wages and provide adequate seniority if mature adults will behave in a less than mature manner”. Comment. [200 Words] Question 2 “Self-actualization is a utopia, without any precise operational indicators”. Comment [200 Words] Next Topic: Participative management (R.Likert, C.Argyris, D. Mc Gregor)
Topic: Individual & State Question What is the significance of including duties of citizens in the Indian Constitution? (150 words/UPSC 2013) Next Topic: Individual & State
Question 1 Discuss the nature of Ashoka’s Dhamma. Was it responsible for the downfall of his empire? (200 words) Question 2 Critically examine the sources for the study of Mauryan dynasty. How are they useful in understanding the Mauryan administration? (200 words) Next Topic: Mauryan Empire
Topic: Settlement Question 1 Hierarchical pattern of Indian towns. (200 words/CSM 1999) Question 2 Write short note: Land use characteristics of the rural-urban fringe in India. (200 words/ CSM 1995) Next Topic: Settlement
Question Compare and contrast the distribution theories of Ricardo and Kalecki. (200 words) Next Topic: Development and Environmental Sustainability
Topic: Sovereignty Question Explain notion of sovereignty. Critically consider the claim that sovereignty is illimitable & logically indivisible. (200 words/UPSC 2006) Next Topic: Individual & State
Question 1 Examine the evolution of conflict management from integration approach of M.P. Follett to remedial approach of participative management. [200 Words] Question 2 “The managerial cosmology meaningfully addresses the understanding of manager and his role perceptions.” Explain. [200 Words] Next Topic: Participative management (R.Likert, C.Argyris, D. Mc Gregor)
Question 1 Assess the importance of Jain tenets and their relevance to humanity. (200 words) Question 2 Sites (50 words Each) 1. Chirand 2. Vaishali 3. Sravasti 4. Ayodhya 5. champa 6. Nalanda 7. Pataliputra 8. Rajagriha/Girivraja 9. Gaya 10. Saketa 11. Kasi 12. Prayaga 13. Kausambi 14. Kusinara Next Topic: Mauryan Empire
Topic: Settlement Question 1 Explain the morphology of Indian cities in the background of excisting morphological models. (200 words) Question 2 Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the distribution of Hill Stations of India. (200 words) Next Topic: Settlement
Question How does Kalecki’s theory of distribution share the value of output between labour and capital? (200 words) Next Topic: Alternative Distribution Theories: Ricardo, Kaldor, Kalecki
Question 1 Discuss the important factors involved in the making of a criminal. (300 words) Question 2 Evaluate the changing frontiers of caste system in contemporary India. (300 words)
Question 1 Article 356 has become one of the most controversial and most criticised provision of the Constitution. Comment. (200 words) Question 2 All India Services violate the principle of federalism. Comment. (200 words) Question 3 The constitution of India has deviated from the traditional federal system and incorporated a large number of unitary or non-federal features. …
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