Past Questions — 2023

Write in detail the structure and function of power house of the cell with well labelled diagram.

Write a detailed notes on the pituitary hormones and its functions.

Give an account of the process of rearing honey bee. Add a note on the economic importance of honey bee.

Explain the conditions for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

Give a detail account of the locomotion in Protozoa with suitable diagram.

What is glycolysis? Write down the sequential steps of Krebs cycle.

Discuss the recent trends of Ethnic movements in India.

Assess the definitional problems of tribal communities in India and discuss the issues and challenges faced by the Tribal Communities in India.

Discuss the Indological perspective with reference to GS Ghurye in understanding Indian society.

“Illiteracy stands as a challenge to India’s growth”. What measures should be taken to eradicate this problem?

State the important features of Caste system in India. Trace the caste-class continuum in Indian society.

Highlight the issues and problems of religious minorities in India.

Discuss Durkheim’s view on the Division of Labour in society.

Critically examine the roles of political parties, pressure groups, civil society, bureaucrats and religion in democratic society.

Trace the social conditions in Europe that affected the growth and development of Sociology as a discipline.

“Family is the nucleus of all social organisations”. Elaborate this sentence by tracing the functions of family as a social institution.

Critically examine Functionalist Theory, Marxist Theory and Weberian Theory of social stratification.

Analyse the role played by education as one of the factors of social change in society.

‘Cabinet Secretariat is central to the working of the Government of India.’ Analyze.

Critically examine the role of the Central Paramilitary Forces in maintaining law and order and countering insurgency and terrorism.

Discuss the impact of British administration in the post-independent Indian administration.

‘The Governor has been acting more of an agent of the centre rather than being the constitutional head of State.’ Analyse in the light of recent controversies involving the post of Governor in India.

Discuss the importance of maintaining political neutrality and anonymity for civil servants.

Critically examine the role of Comptroller and Auditor General for managing financial administration in India.

Explain the reason why New Public Administration was considered as a new paradigm of Public Management.