General Studies - 2002 (Main) (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 mark will be given for answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate. Candidates should attempt ALL 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.
1. Answer any one of the following (250 words) : 30
(a) What was the Butler Committee Report? Discuss the reactions on the report in
(b) Why did Jinnah reject C.R. Formula?
2. Answer any two of the following (about 150 words) : 2x15=30
(a) Trace the growth of the Indian Home Rule Movement in
(b) Evaluate the attitudes of different political parties towards Quit India Movement.
(c) Review the 'Dickie Bird Plan'
3. Write about the following (not exceeding 20 words each) : 15x2=30
(i) Anandmath
(ii) Bismillah Khan
(iii) Chris Evert
(iv) Chamber of Princes
(v) Dharma Sabha
(vi) Divide et impera
(vii) Dandi March
(viii) Garry Kasparov
(ix) Keshab Chandra Sen
(x) Nivedita
(xi) Pele
(xii) Raidasa
(xiii) Satyagraha
(xiv) Steffi Graf
(xv) Theodore Beck
4. Answer any two of the following (about 125 words) : 2x10=20
(a) Given an account of the tea plantations of
(b) Discuss the distribution of winds and rainfall over
(c) Define the concept of 'growth centres' and evaluate its relevance in regional planning in
5. Write short notes on the following (about 20 words) : 5x2=10
(i) Name of main petroleum producing areas in
(ii) Jhum cultivation - process and consequences
(iii)
(iv) Census definition of urban places
(v) Khetri Copper Project
6. Answer any one of the following (about 250 words) : 30
(a) "The issue of a hung Parliament adversely affects the stability of Indian Government". Discuss the statement and point out how far changing over to the Presidential form of govt. will be a solution to this problem.
(b) Why does the Constitution of India provide different forms of Oaths for the President, the Ministers, the legislators and the members of the judiciary? Discuss their significance.
7. Answer any one of the following (about 250 words) : 30
(a) What is the position of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India? How far does it play its role as guardian of the Constitution?
(b) How is the Constitution of India amended? Do you think that the procedure for amendment makes the Constitution a play-thing in the hands of the Centre?
8. Answer any two of the following (about 150 words) : 2x15=30
(a) Discuss the constitutional provisions relating to the non-justiciable directives binding upon the states.
(b) Describe the methods of delimiting constituencies for parliamentary elections in
(c) Explain the role of the Public Accounts Committee.
9. Answer the following (about 20 words) : 5x2=10
(i) What is the import of the 84th Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
(ii) Under what Article of the Constitution can the Union govt. play its role in settling inter-state water disputes?
(iii) What is the role of the protem speaker?
(iv) What is meant by the 'lame-duck session' of the legislature?
(v) What is meant by the 'fringe areas ' in the sphere of local govt. in
10. Write on any one of the following (250 words) 30
(a) What is the composition of the Electoral college for the election of the President of the
(b) "Biotechnology boom may pave a golden path for
11. Answer any two of the following (about 125 words) : 2x10=20
(a) What were the main strategic concerns of the Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri during her recent visit to
(b) What is "TRIFED"? What are its objectives?
(c) How was the dwindling of barbed variety of rice affected Siliguri-Bagdogra belt with respect to man-animal conflict?
12. Answer any two of the following (about 125 words) : 2x10=20
(a) What is Integrated Wastelands Development Programme?
(b) Write briefly about the Desert Development Programme.
(c) Write briefly about the Programmes for 'Welfare of the Disabled'.
13. Write about the following (20 words): 5x2=10
(i) Prof. B.P. Sinha
(ii) Maj. Gen. S.S. Sharma
(iii) Kondapalli Seetaramaiah
(iv) Aung San Suu Kyi
(v) Thalassery, Kerala