Past Questions — 2023
Critically examine the concept of the Two Nation theory.
Trace the developments of art and architecture under the Mughals.
Critically examine the sustem of Land grants practised by the Guptas.
Discuss the characteristic features of Indian Feudalism.
Discuss the theories of origin and mechanism of Indian Monsoon.
Divide India into Agro-climatic regions. Discuss any 2 (two) regions in detail.
Examine the development of Iron and Steel Industry in India. What are the factors influencing the distribution of Iron and Steel industry in India?
Discuss the growth and density of population in India. Examine the main factors behind the rapid growth of population in India.
Discuss the Indo-China border disputes and its economic impact.
Define Globalization. Examine critically the impact of globalization on Indian economy.
What is an Air mass? Give a classification of air masses and their distinctive characteristics.
Describe the Internal structure of the Earth. Discuss the role of seismic waves in the study of the internal structure of the Earth. Give illustrations.
Explain soil profile with a suitable diagram. Examine the causes and negative effects of soil erosion.
What is Areal differentiation? Discuss the causes and significances of Quantitative revolution in geography.
What are agricultural regions? Discuss the Whittlesey’s classification of world agricultural regions.
What are the main causes of Ocean currents? Give a general description of the currents of the Atlantic Ocean.
Critically examine the relevance of Demographic Transition Theory in developing countries.
“Some people believe that values keep changing with time and situation, while others feel that there are certain universal and eternal human values.” Do you agree with this view, give your justifications.
Public servants are likely to confront with the issues of ‘Conflict of Interest’. What do you understand by the term ‘Conflict of Interest’ and how does it manifest in the decision making by public servants? If faced with the conflict-of-interest situation, how would you resolve it? Explain with the help of examples.
As an officer in the School Education department, one of your duties is to ensure that teachers posted in rural areas perform their duties regularly. Most of them are performing their duties up to the mark. However, it has come to your attention that one remote village is constantly facing issues with teachers not performing their duties well enough or teachers leaving their jobs due to scarcity of resources, irregular electricity, and bad road conditions, especially in the monsoon season. Since the teachers are recruited on a contractual basis, it is easy for them to leave their job as the discomfort and problematic issues far outweighs the benefits of the job. The closest village with a school is 10 kilometers away. Suggest ways to solve this issue, making sure that the children in that village receive universal education, which is guaranteed by the Constitution of India.
Which great Indian personality has inspired you the most as a role model and how will you be able to benefit in your own life by such an inspiration?
Swami Vivekananda’s thought is as relevant to India’s future as it was in its past. Analyze.
“Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Critically evaluate the statement with reference to ethical dimension from the point of view of the country receiving the immigrants.
How important is it for a public servant to have compassion and understanding towards the weaker sections of society? Give examples of how this can be practiced in real life.
You have been posted as an officer in a border district of Mizoram. Due to internal conflicts happening in the neighbouring country, many refugees are fleeing to the state, seeking asylum. They have gathered at the town where you are posted and the people of the town are quite welcoming at first. However, time goes on, and the situation is not improving in the country and more and more refugees are coming to your district. There is the likelihood that there will be shortage of resources and occupation soon, as well as small tensions arising between the locals and the refugees due to crowding. No official word from the central or state government has been issued regarding the handling of refugees. How will you, as an officer, handle the situation to prevent a major tension from arising?