UPSC/IAS

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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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-13

Q.1) How does the cryosphere affect global climate? (10 marks) Q.2) What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the won population residing in Monsoon Asia? (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes. (15 marks) Q.4) Bring

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-24

Q.1) “Areal differentiation forms the core theme in Geography.” Explain. (10 marks) Q.2) Critically examine the concept of dualism with special reference to physical versus human geography. (20 marks) Q.3) “Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate. (15 marks) Q.4) Discuss the Dualism and dichotomies in geography with respect to Determinism and Possibilism.

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-12

Q.1) Are we losing our local identity for the global identity? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.2) Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India. (10 marks) Q.3) How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. (10 marks) Q.4) Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-23

Q.1) What are the principles of a sound Environmental policy? (20 marks) Reference – http://faculty.fgcu.edu/twimberley/EnviroHealthA/EnviroHlthFriis/Ch4.pdf Q.2) What is Environmental education? Discuss its scope and objectives. (10 marks) Q.3) Give an account of environmental legislation in India. (15 marks) Reference – https://www.mondaq.com/india/waste-management/624836/environment-laws-in-india Q.4) What is “Perception, Attitude, Value and Emotion (PAVE) theory” of Environmental management? (15

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Ethics Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-17

Q.1) What are the Seven Principles of Public Life? How they help to achieve probity in governance? (150 words, 10 marks) Q.2) What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest. (150 words, 10 marks) Q.3) Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination.

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-11

Q.1) “Empowering women is the key to control population growth.” Discuss. (10 marks) Q.2) ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons. (15 marks) Q.3) Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of

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