mo ae GSU) 01) Serial Nol GENERAL STUDIES Paper—I Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300 INSTRUCTIONS Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English. Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the-purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission ° Certificate. * Candidates should attempt ali questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each question. The number of marks carried by each question’ - is indicated at the end of the question. art & saree ar edt wade wa yei-va & Prot yee we wat1. Answer any three of the following in about 250 words each : 20x3=60 @) (b) () (@) “Essentially all that is contained in Part IV-A of the Constitution is just a codification of tasks integral to the Indian way of life.’ Critically examine this statement. ‘The exercise of executive clemency is not a privilege but is based on several principles, and discretion has to be exercised in public considerations.’ Analyse this statement in the context of the judicial powers of the President of India. Discuss the extent, causes, and implications of the ‘nutrition transition’ said to be underway in India. Bring out the salient features of the PCPNDT Act, 1994, and the implications of its amendment ‘in 2003. Answer one of the following in about 250 words : @) 20 Trace the salient sequence of events in the popular revolt that took place in February 1946 in the then ‘Royal Indian Navy’ and bring out its significance in the freedom struggle. Do you agree with the view that the sailors who took part in this revolt were some of the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle ? 2 (Contd.)1. Prafafad 3 2 fet dad ser OR, Tt wate war 250 weet FY a wee : 20*3=60 (®) “after Foam day Fo Gt At amas feo ma 3, we ae sae wT a rede verve F sage aif ar darren ara 21 warts wt art at coer afr (@) “ortnfterasaerar at war aear fastenfireae ad 2, afig ae arte Raid we anata 2, ote fare ar wait are ae-frard A wen sap Sa 2 aad F Usenet a we wat F det 3, eet eer ar Bao ahah M) aa Fue @ ae TA ae Too dar F fee, aro wt Peart we wat affine) (@) tkittierdict afer, 1994 8 we sR wy, AR 20039 sat aster F Preaif a, wert see 1 Preafafaa Ya fet we er arm 250 wel Y TK are: 20 (#) wert 1946 9, aceria\ wae dear. ad F ue @ aa de fie F wernt F wae or a eter vege sR stk aaa aT Y sad wera 1 verr sie FT ag we Pear @ wena @ fe ea fate F am aA aa The wan dH oe omits dt Xe ae a? . 3 (Contd.)