Q.1) “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (10 marks) Q.2) In the context of diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint. (15 marks) Q.3) What makes […]
Q.1) Write a short note on principles of ecology. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss Human ecological adaptations in detail. (20 marks) Reference https://www.eolss.net/Sample-Chapters/C11/E1-10-03-02.pdf Q.3) In what way the human activities in the field of agriculture affecting the ecology and environment? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the spatial and temporal variations in global soil respiration and their
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Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Probity in governance Public service Behavioural integrity Hedonism Categorical imperative Q.2) “Kautilya’s Arthashastra is one of the best discourses on the philosophical basis of governance”. Elucidate. (150 2ords, 10 marks) Q.3) What do you understand by probity in governance?
Q.1) Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy. (10 marks) Q.2) In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern India. Elaborate. (10 marks) Q.3) Discuss in detail the peasants’ and working movements after 1857 revolt. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the development of press and education
Q.1) Why is it necessary to conserve genetic diversity of species? Do protected areas serve any useful purpose in this context? (20 marks) Q.2) Define zoogeographic region. Also describe the basic faunal makeup of the Neo-Arctic zoogeographic region. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the social-economical impacts of social forestry and its relevance for India. (15 marks)
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Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Realism Idealism Constructivism International ethics Cosmopolitanism Q.2) Critically examine the importance of ethics in International relations. (150 words, 10 marks) Q.3) What are the ethical issues in international relations? Reference https://idsa.in/askanexpert/theethicalissuesininternationalrelations
Q.1) Define the following terminologies and give examples for the same or illustrate them. (200 words) Accountability Good Governance Ethical governance Transparency Crisis of accountability Q.2) Suggest measures to be taken to strengthen moral and ethical values in governance? Suggest. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) “Accountability breeds responsibility”. – Stephen Covey. Comment.
Q.1) Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian independence since twenties of the last century. (200 words, 15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the role of women in the
Q.1) “The web of life is seamless and consequences of disruption to one part of the ecosystem ripple throught the whole”. Elaborate. (15 marks) Q.2) Amensalism is a biotic factor that determines the geographic limits of species. Explain. (10 marks) Q.3) Indicate the major biotic regions of the world and discuss the ecological aspects of
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Section – A 1. The country’s need for a better disaster management system. 2. In the context of Gandhiji’s views on the matter, explore, on an evolutionary scale, the terms ‘Swadhinata’, ‘Swaraj’ and ‘Dharmarajya’. Critically comment on their contemporary relevance to Indian democracy. 3. Resource management in the Indian context. 4. Crisis faced in India