QUESTION PAPER - CUM - ANSWER BOOK GENERAL STUDIES II PAPER III ROLL NO:_______________
MEDIUM:_______________
Time Allotted: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 250
Number of Pages = 30
Number of Questions = 10
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1)
Write about the following in 25 words each:
A)
What is meant by Secularism?
B)
What is meant by son of the soil?
C)
Explain RTE Act?
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( 2 X 9 = 18 )
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D)
Explain problem of old age in India?
E)
Explain vicious cycle of poverty?
F)
Explain special majority?
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G)
Significance of interstate relation?
H)
Gram sabha and its effect on Indian governance?
I)
What does the term politicide refer to?
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2)
Write about the following in 80 words:
A
Perth communiquĂŠ of IORARC
( 5 X 2 = 10 )
(5 marks)
B)
What is sister city relationship between India and China? (5 marks)
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3)
Write about the following in 90 words:
A)
Examine how far the study of comparative constitutions has helped the formation of Indian Constitution. (8 marks)
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( 8 X 7 = 56)
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B)
Examine critically the Parliamentarians behaviour inside the Parliament with respect to the code of conduct. (8 marks)
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C)
Differentiate separation of power and division of power with respect to Indian constitution. (8 marks)
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D)
Compare presidential and parliamentary system of government. Which is more suitable in India? (8 marks)
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E)
Examine the roles and responsibilities of Nation Commission for Protection of Child Rights. (8 marks)
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F)
Judicial adventurism and judicial activism? Differentiate.
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(8 marks)
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G)
Write short notes on Schedule IX of Indian constitution and its present position. (8 marks)
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4)
Discuss in Detail about the following in 200 words:
( 15 X 2 = 30 )
A)
Does CBI require a legislative sanction? Discuss
(15 marks)
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B)
Do you think that the recent SC judgment with regard to sec 8(4) of RPA will help in good governance? Comment. (15 marks)
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5)
Write about the following in 25 words each:
A)
COMESA
B)
UNASUR
C)
IADP
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( 2 X 5 = 10 )
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D)
OPCW
E)
FIDE
6)
Write about the following in 80 words:
( 5 X 5 = 25 )
A)
What is the problem of Urban nation?
(5 marks)
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(5 marks)
B)
Critically evaluate welfare scheme of SC/ST?
C)
What do you understand about entitlement approach in governance? Comment. (5 marks)
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D)
Examine problems of tribes in India?
(5 marks)
E)
Explain socio-cultural factors on age of marriage in India?
(5 marks)
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7)
Write about the following in 100 words:
A)
India, USA Strategic Dialogue on sustainable growth, energy and climate Change (10 marks)
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( 10 X 3 = 30 )
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B)
“India’s relationship with Gulf countries is beyond energy security”. Discuss. (10 marks)
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C)
Critically examine the proposed 120th constitutional amendment bill. (10 marks)
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8)
Discuss in Detail about the following in 200 words:
A)
Briefly discuss about the India’s relationship with Maldives.
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( 15 X 1 = 15 )
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9) A)
Write about the following in 25 words each: Know India Programme
B)
Indian Community welfare fund
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( 2 X 5 = 10 )
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C)
MGPSY
D)
Global Advisory council of overseas Indians
E)
PIO’s in Caribbean countries
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10) A)
Write about the following in 80 words: Examine socio-cultural factors related to declining sex-ratio?
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( 8 X 6 = 48 ) (8 marks)
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B)
Critically evaluate impact of Urban development programme?
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(8 marks)
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C)
Problems of religious fundamentalism in contemporary India? Give your Suggestions to tackle these problems. (8 marks)
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D)
Explain the significance of proposed communal violence bill?
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(8 marks)
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E)
Evaluate the role on LSG in India in the context of the term “empowerment”. (8 marks)
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F)
“UNHCR has been actively engaging for the welfare of displaced people in various parts of the world.” Discuss. (8 marks)
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