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Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1
General Studies Paper - 1

09 December 2014
Maximum Marks: 250
Time: 3 Hours
There are TWENTY FIVE questions in this paper. Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer
questions in NOT MORE than the word limit specified for each in the parenthesis. Content of the
answer is more important than its length.
1. It is wrong to say that the Vedas are just a series of sacred texts used in religious
rituals and sacrifices. Critically examine. (200 Words)
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2. Answer the following questions in about 100 words each: 2x5= 10

(a)
Write a short note on Lai Haraoba and its importance for Manipuris.
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(b)
All the unique art and architecture would not have flourished in the South or
the dakshinapatha if it had not been the stronghold of Jainism. Discuss. (100
Words)
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3. Critically comment on the Bose-Gandhian debate of late 1930s and its effect on
Congress at that time. (200 Words)
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4. One important aspect of the Swadeshi Movement was the great emphasis given to
Atmasakti as a necessary part of the struggle against the Government. Elaborate
the features of this aspect. (200 Words)
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5. If we analyse the process of annexation of Indian states by the East India Company
from 1757 to 1857, certain key aspects emerge. The Company rarely launched a direct
military attack on an unknown territory. Instead it used a variety of political,
economic and diplomatic methods to extend its influence before annexing an Indian
kingdom. Analyse. (200 Words)
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6. The Rajkot Satyagraha brought into clear focus the paradoxical situation that
existed in the States and which made the task of resistance a very complex one.
Discuss. (200 Words)
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7. Over the years, the Dravida parties diluted their anti-North and anti-Hindi stance,
secessionist attitude and also agrarian radicalism. Critically examine the factors that
contributed in the transformation of the Dravida parties demands and attitude. (200
Words)
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8. Political turmoil racked Assam for years because its people feared the weakening or
loss of their identity as Assamese. At no stage, however, did their politics take a
secessionist turn. Several components constituted this fear, shaping the nature of
demands made and movements launched. Critically discuss these components and
their nature of demands. (200 Words)
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9. Critically examine the short term and long term causes for the growth of
communalism during post-independence years in India. (200 Words)
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10. Critically discuss how did the discovery of South America lead to the development
of European colonialism? (200 Words)
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11. It is said that the Meiji Restoration was the root cause of modernization of Japan in
the nineteenth century. Examine its nature and impact. (200 Words)
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12. Discuss the factors that led to the fall of communism in erstwhile USSR. (200 Words)
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13. Critically comment on the Mandate system that was authorised by the League of
Nations after the First World War. (200 Words)
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14. Write short notes on the following in not more than 100 words:
a) The Nazis Final Solution
b) The Cuban Missile Crisis
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15. Critically examine how the New Agricultural Strategy enabled India to move
towards self-sufficiency in 1960s. (200 Words)
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16. Answer the following in about 100 words each:

(a) A recent study has raised troubling questions about Indias 25-year strategy of
pushing people to use toilets as a way to improve health. Examine the
drawbacks of this strategy.
(b) Write a short note on the contribution of women to conservation of environment.
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17. It is now widely accepted that urbanization is as much a social process as it is an

economic and territorial process and it has far reaching effects on larger societal
process and structures. Examine these effects in the Indian context. (200 Words)
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18. There is a close relationship between disability and poverty. Examine the statement
in the India context and also discuss the nature of efforts made to redress the
problems of disabled people in India.
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19. Some scholars argue that what we know today as caste is more a product of
colonialism than of ancient Indian tradition. Examine. (200 Words)
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20. Explain the structure and origin of tropical cyclones. (200 Words)
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21. With examples critically discuss how tourism industry threatens Indias ecologically
sensitive regions. Also suggest what kind of tourism is required to protect these
regions without affecting their development.
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22. According to a report, Twenty-five per cent of India's total land is undergoing
desertification while 32 per cent is facing degradation that has affected its
productivity, critically affecting the livelihood and food security of millions across
the country. In the light of the statement, examine the causes of desertification, its
impact and remedies. (200 Words)
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23. Analyse the factors for the location of automobile industries in India. Also highlight
the problems faced by the industry. (200 Words)
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24. Answer the following questions in about 120 words each:

(a) What are the different types of precipitation? To which category do monsoon
rains that land on India belong to? Explain.
(b) Which types of soil do you predominantly find in the peninsular India? Explain
their importance to agriculture in the region.
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25. Critically comment on Indias drought management policy. Suggest improvements.

(200 Words)
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2. Answer the following questions in about 100 words each: 2x5= 10

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b) The Cuban Missile Crisis

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16. Answer the following in about 100 words each:

(b) Write a short note on the contribution of women to conservation of environment.

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

17. It is now widely accepted that urbanization is as much a social process as it is an

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

24. Answer the following questions in about 120 words each:

Insights Free Mock Exam 2014: General Studies Paper - 1

25. Critically comment on Indias drought management policy. Suggest improvements.

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