Q.1) Problems faced by industries which developed due to inertia. (10 marks) Q.2) “Linkages between resource-endowed regions and resource-utilizing regions determine the pattern of international trade.” Elaborate with suitable examples. (20 marks) Q.3) Analyze the causes for changes in the pattern of world trade. (15 marks) Q.4) Developed economies decided to go back to their […]
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Q.1) Define the following terminologies/concepts/ethical words/principles in your own words. And write an example of picking a story from your life or from the life of great leaders/thinkers or a hypothetical story in about 50-70 words for each of the concepts. Self-Awareness Self-Regulation Social skills Self-Motivation Emotional maturity Q.2) “Experience is not what happens to
Q.1) Recently India and USA concluded the signing of the foundational agreements. Examine the significance of these agreements for India. (15 marks) Q.2) ‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as
Q.1) Define the following terminologies/concepts/ethical words/principles in your own words. And write an example picking a story from your life or from the life of great leaders/thinkers or a hypothetical story in about 50-70 words for each of the concepts. Emotional intelligence (EI) Intrapersonal EI Interpersonal EI Emotional competency Emotional quotient Q.2) “When awareness is
Q.1) ‘Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (10 marks) Q.2) What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of ‘Trade War’,
Q.1) Provide a geographical account of global production and distribution of food. (15 marks) Q.2) Famine is a social phenomenon rooted in institutional and political economic arrangements, which determine access to food by different classes and strata.” Comment. (20 marks) Q.3) Give an account of the state of food security and nutrition in the world.
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Q.1) Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment. (15 marks) Q.2) Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow
Q.1) Countries most affected in case of shut down of Nuclear power. (10 marks) Q.2) Mention the agriculture regions as classified by Whittlesey and discuss their relevance. (15 marks) Q.3) Critically analyse the theory of “Limits to Growth”. (20 marks) Q.4) Discuss the relationship between agricultural inputs and agricultural productivity. (15 marks)
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Q.1) Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but. it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness or the Citizens Charter. (15 marks) Q.2) ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs. Discuss. (10 marks) Q.3)
Q.1) Discuss why the empathy and compassion are considered as most essential foundational values of civil service. (150 words) Q.2) “Tolerance is the only real test of civilization”. – Arthur Helps.