November 2020

Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-27

Q.1) Explain the term resource management. Discuss its relevance in the context of global resource scarcity and the future of mankind.  (15 marks) Q.2) How far do the patterns of economic development and those of human development correspond with each other in the world? Illustrate your answer with examples. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the economic

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-17

Q.1) Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-16

Q.1) Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (10 marks) Q.2) Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region? (10 marks) Q.3) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. (10 marks) Q.4) India is well endowed with fresh water resources.

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-26

Q.1) “A language originates at particular place and diffuses to other locations through the migration of its speakers.” Examine this statement in the context of language hotspots and endangered language hotspots. (10 marks) Q.2) HDI has brought a paradigm shift in the way people think about the development process. Critically examine the inherent limitations of

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Ethics Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-20

Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Fiduciary responsibility Corruption Collusive corruption Coercive corruption Public funds Q.2) Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications. (150 words, 10 marks)

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-15

Q.1) Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos. (10 marks) Q.2) Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why? (15 marks) Q.3) Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in Western Ghats.

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-25

Q.1) “Ellen Churchill Semple is an ardent supporter of Determinism.” Comment. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the approaches to the study of behavioural geography. (15 marks) Q.3) “The welfare face of geography makes it an interdisciplinary subject.” Elaborate. (15 marks) Q.4) Critically analyze application of models in Geography. (20 marks)

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Ethics Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-19

Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Code of conduct Citizen charter Work culture Public service Public fund Q.2) Distinguish between “Code of Ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples. (10 marks) Q.3) Discuss the Public Services Code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative Reforms

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-14

Q.1) Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (10 marks) Q.2) Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos. (15 marks) Q.3) There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why? (10 marks) Q.4) Discuss the limitations of the theory of Continental Drift and

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