Q.1) The intensity of energy crisis varies regionally. Explain. (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss in brief the main thesis in Limits to Growth (1972) and also provide a critique of the same. (15 marks) Q.3) Give an account of the agricultural typology of the world as presented by Whittlesey and critically examine the parameters used in […]
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Q.1) What are the ethical issues in politics? Suggest measures to address them. (150 words) Q.2) “Politics have no relation to morals”. – Niccolo Machiavelli. Examine (150 words)
Q.1) India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenants on which the two political systems are based. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) Discuss
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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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
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.
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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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)
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.