Q.1) Discuss the significance of western disturbances in Indian agriculture. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the reasons for the increasing intensity and frequency of floods in the last five years in India. Also represent spatial distribution of flood-prone areas in India. (20 marks) Q.3) Discuss the characteristics and productivity of black regur soils of India. (15 […]
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Q.1) What land reforms needed for the present agriculture in India? (10 marks) Q.2) Critically analyse the effect of liberalisation on Indian economy. (15 marks) Q.3) Why is an industrial policy crucial for India now? Discuss. (15 marks)
Q.1) Write a short note on drainage patterns in peninsular India. (15 marks) Q.2) How climate change has increased flood events in India? Explain. (15 marks) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/how-climate-change-has-increased-flood-events-in-india-65649 Q.3) India lies in the strategic RIMLAND (to use Prof. Spykman’s terminology) giving it geo-political edge not enjoyed by many countries. Discuss. (15 marks) Q.4) Evaluate the Koppen
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Q.1) Explain the conditions of ethical dilemma faced by civil servants in India. What are the general principles which should guide them in dilemma like situations? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) “In the happiness of his subjects lies his happiness; in their welfare his welfare. He shall not consider as good only that which pleases
Q.1) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (15 marks) Q.2) What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers? (10 marks) Q.3) What are
Q.1) What are the various challenges faced by PDS? How DBT can be helpful in overcoming these challenges. Examine. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) Food security bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO. (10 marks,
Q.1) Discuss the relevance of Von Thunen’s model on agricultural location in the contemporary context. (20 marks) Q.2) Critically examine Alfred Weber’s Theory of the Location of Industries. (20 marks) Q.3) Write short explanatory note: Isodapane in the Theory of Industrial Location. (10 marks) Q.4) Critically examine the stages of Economic Growth Model propounded by
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Q.1) Examine the Max Weber’s idea of bureaucracy and its relevance in the era of good governance. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Explain how law/rules/regulations help ethical conduct in society? Should fear be the basis for enforcement of law? Justify your view. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) Why accountability is considered very important value for
Q.1) Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India? Q.2) How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regard? Q.3) What do you
Q.1) Analyse Christaller’s Central Place theory and the modifications introduced in it and examine its relevance in the present-day context. (20 marks) Q.2) Give a critical account of Losch’s theory of Central Places. (15 marks) Q.3) Write a note on Forward and Backward linkages in Perroux’s thesis of economic growth and regional development. (10 marks)
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