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Q. 1. Examine the pattern and trends of industrial growth in India since the 1991 economic reforms. Has this growth been adequate in generating employment? Substantiate with reasons. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q.2. Examine the significance of periodically revising the GDP base year in India. Does it also lead to changes in the calculation methodology? (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 3. “Digitisation is a tool, not a substitute for legal and institutional land reforms.” Critically comment in the context of India’s evolving land governance needs. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 4. The rise of generative AI in India presents serious challenges to the existing intellectual property rights framework. Critically examine the adequacy of India’s IPR laws in addressing these emerging issues. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 5. “India’s ethanol blending policy is positioned as a step toward sustainable energy and rural development, yet its implementation has raised critical environmental and socio-economic concerns.” Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 6. Critically analyse the role of the Yamuna Action Plan and the Namami Gange Programme in addressing river pollution. What quantum improvements are necessary for measurable outcomes in river health? (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 7. What are the major techniques used in genome editing? Discuss their potential benefits along with the challenges associated with their adoption in the Indian agricultural context. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 8. “Sustainable and inclusive urbanisation is a prerequisite for India’s economic and ecological future.” Examine the challenges Indian cities face and suggest measures to make urban growth resilient and climate-sensitive. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 9. Has the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India succeeded in balancing economic development with environmental protection? Critically examine. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 10 . Military responses alone are inadequate to counter state-sponsored terrorism. Suggest a comprehensive national strategy to tackle cross-border terrorism using all instruments of state power. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q. 11. Military responses alone are inadequate to counter state-sponsored terrorism. Suggest a comprehensive national strategy to tackle cross-border terrorism using all instruments of state power. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 12. “The gig economy offers flexibility but not security.” Critically examine the role of digital platforms in shaping precarious urban livelihoods in India. What measures have been taken by the Indian government and states to address these issues? (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 13. India’s civil aviation sector is witnessing rapid growth, but several structural and operational challenges persist. Discuss these challenges and suggest measures to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable expansion of the sector. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 14. Discuss the role of micro-irrigation in enhancing agricultural efficiency and sustainability in India. What are the challenges in ensuring its wider adoption? State the measures taken by government in last decade to ensure “Per Drop More Crop”. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 15. Discuss the role of micro-irrigation in enhancing agricultural efficiency and sustainability in India. What are the challenges in ensuring its wider adoption? State the measures taken by government in last decade to ensure “Per Drop More Crop”. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 16. India aspires to be a ‘knowledge economy’ but invests inadequately in basic research. Discuss the implications of this mismatch for long-term national development. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 17. “The unification of regional grids into a single national grid marks a watershed in India’s energy planning.” Discuss the significance of the One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency initiative and its impact on national energy stability. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 18. Discuss the progress made in addressing Left Wing Extremism in India. What were the causes which gave rise to it and are still fuelling it in some pockets? (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 19. Discuss the internal security challenges posed by cross-border migration. How effective are India’s current border management strategies? Substantiate with examples (250 words, 15 marks)
Q. 20. Climate-induced physical risks are increasingly emerging as systemic threats to India’s economic resilience and social well-being. Analyse this statement with reference to recent extreme weather events. (250 words, 15 marks)
P.S.: We would encourage peer reviews. So, friends get actively involved and start reviewing each other’s answers. This will keep the entire community motivated.
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