Past Questions
“Not by speeches and resolutions of the majorities are the great questions of the day to be decided, but by blood and iron”. Explain this remark of Bismark in the context of the unification of Germany.
Trace the evolution of Vaishnavism and Saivism in South India in the early centuries of the Christian era.
Attempt a brief survey of the Neolithic Cultures in India with special reference to their geographical division.
Discuss the main stages in the expansion of the Maratha Power in India from 1707 to 1761.
Write an essay on architecture and sculpture in the Mauryan Period.
Critically evaluate the administrative reforms of Sher-Shah Suri.
Explain the mechanism of Monsoon and write its characteristics that influence rainfall and rainfall distribution in India.
‘Planning process in India has remained highly centralised’. What are the advantage and disadvantage of this policy? How will state gain if planning starts with a bottom-up approach?
Distinguish between ‘urban growth’ and ‘urbanisation’. Discuss the trend of urbanisation in post-independence India. Describe with the help of a map the present scenario of India’s urbanisation and mark the pockets which are still relatively less urbanised.
What is ‘federation’? Give a brief description on the nature of federalism. Describe in detail the factors ‘for regional identities’ as also factors ‘for unity’ of Indian federalism.
Critically examine the impact of Green Revolution on Indian agriculture. Mention the areas of its success and its drawbacks.
State the role of inland transportation in the expansion of connectivity. Analyse the geographical conditions which have hindered the growth of inland navigation in India. Examine the recent plan to improve inland transportation in the country and mention how North-East India is expected to benefit from it.
Briefly describe the concept of ‘emotional intelligence’ and how it can be developed in employees. How will it help an individual employee in taking ethical decisions?
What do you understand by ‘ethics’? In what ways do ethics influence public relationships?
What do you understand by the term ‘probity’? In what way can probity ensure accountability in governance in today’s world?
“Social values are more important than economic values.” Discuss the statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of Mizoram, and the role played in it by the society.
“International politics, like all politics, is a struggle for power”. Discuss the statement in the context of ethics in international relations.
Differentiate between empathy and compassion in the context of public service. Give examples.
Examine and elucidate the statement made by Abraham Lincoln that “Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
What is attitude? Critically examine its influence and relation with thought and behaviour.
Every organisation including government and private institutions has three essential parts: structure, process and behaviour. In your opinion, how is ethics involved in each of these aspects?
What is voice of conscience? How do you, as a civil servant, prepare yourself to comply with your voice of conscience?
As a developing country, economic development is of utmost importance, but we must be concerned about environmental degradation. Suggest 2 (two) feasible strategies which could be adopted to eliminate the conflict between developmental activity and environmental quality and which could lead to sustainable development.
“Ethical dilemmas mostly arise when specific rules conflict, or produce adverse unplanned consequences in a given situation.” Discuss.
What are the two categories of Disasters? Discuss the various factors influencing disasters.