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Vajiram & Ravi GS Comprehensive Test

Paper – 1

1. “Prehistoric rock art of India represents socio-cultural milieu of early man.” – Elucidate.(10 marks, 200 words)
2. Analyse the chief features of stupa architecture and highlight the significance of Sanchi and Bharhut stupas. (10 marks, 200 words)

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3. Discuss the important dance forms of south India and specify the different characteristics of Bharatnatyam and Kathakali dances.(10 marks, 200 words)
4. “Despite some weakness the socio-religious reform movement did pave the way for the national awakening of India.” – Discuss. (10 marks, 200 words)
5. ‘The Ilbert Bill was the most extreme but by no means an isolated expression of white racism.’ Critically analyse the statement. (10 marks, 200 words)

6. Assess the contribution of the Moderates in exposing the “Drain of Wealth” by the British government. (10 marks, 200 words)
7. “Socialism was the core theme of the reforms done by Indira Gandhi.” – Explain. (10 marks, 200 words)
8. “Nehru laid down a strong foundation of Independent India.” – Explain with examples. (10 marks, 200 words)
9. “Russian Revolution proved to be the water divide in the world political order.” – Discuss.
10. “A total and unmitigated disaster.” How far would you agree with this comment on the policies of Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist party during the period 1949- 1960?(10 marks, 200 words)

11. “Stalin’s power during the 1930’s was based almost entirely on terror.” – Discuss. (10 marks, 200 words)
12. Discuss the possible correlation of dengue epidemic with ‘climate’ in general and ‘climate change’ in particular. (10 marks, 200 words)
13. Discuss the current aluminium crisis in international market and its effects on India’s Aluminium Industry. (10 marks, 200 words)
14. 14. List the four principal Monsoon regions in the world and account for their tropical latitudinal locations. (10 marks, 200 words)
15. What are ‘Seismic Gaps’? What is their significance? (10 marks, 200 words)
16. What are ‘Western Disturbances’? How do they influence India’s weather? (10 marks, 200 words)

17. What is ‘Stupa of Ice’, which has recently been in news from Ladakh? What are its advantages for water-harvesting? (10 marks, 200 words)
18. Briefly discuss the physiography of the ‘coasts’ in India. (10 marks, 200 words)
19. Critically comment on the observation that “India continues to follow the colonial forest regime that has alienated communities from their land and resources.” (10 marks, 200 words)
20. Identify the critical elements in biotechnology research and discuss localisation of Biotechnology Firms. (10 marks, 200 words)

Paper – II

1. “To develop scientific temper is a duty of every citizen of India.” What do you understand by scientific temper? What is its significance? Do you agree that it is on a decline in India? – Discuss.(121/2 marks, 200 words)
2. What do you understand by the principle of “one man one vote and one vote one value”? How the Constitution of India seeks to protect the above principle? (121/2 marks, 200 words)

3. Even though privacy has been held as a fundamental right, the absence of a lawspecifying safeguards to privacy increases the risk of infringement of this right. Do youthink there is a threat to privacy and to what extent can a law mitigate it?(121/2 marks, 200 words)

4. “Human Rights should weigh above animal rights in a situation where human lives are at risk.” – Critically analyse.(121/2 marks, 200 words)

5. No political party has ever obtained half of the votes cast in any of the 16 Lok Sabha elections held so far in India and yet half of these Lok Sabhas have seen single party majority governments. Do you think that the first past the post election system in India should be replaced by proportional representation system?(121/2 marks, 200 words)

Paper – III

1. What is the relevance of land reforms in contemporary agricultural development in India? What are the major bottlenecks in the implementation of these reforms?(121/2 marks, 200 words)
2. What are the major reforms needed in Food C orporation of India to ensure food security goal for India? Do the recommendations of the Shanta Kumar Committee take us in that direction? (121/2 marks, 200 words)
3. In the light of debate over poverty measurement in India, how do you think is it relevant for poverty removal policies? (121/2 marks, 200 words)

4. What are some important changes incorporated in GDP measurement in India? Do you think these changes will make GDP a better welfare measure? (121/2 marks, 200 words)
5. Discuss the important changes brought in by the Finance Commission in determining tax transfers to the States. Do you think these changes are justified? (121/2 marks, 200 words)