IAS Mains GS Paper 1 Expected Questions

1. The Snowden saga has brought out underlying tensions in the international diplomacy.
Critically comment.
2. Is democracy a viable alternative form of government for some of the countries in the WANA
region? Substantiate your answer in the light of recent developments in the region
3. The growth of the Indian economic class in the colonial period was substantial that too in spite
of and in opposition to colonialism Comment.
4. The changing bilateral equations between India and Japan reflect the increasing importance of
India to the Asia-Pacific region. Critically Analyze.
5. During the Indian national movement for freedom, constructive work played an important role
in Gandhian strategy. Discuss its nature and outcome.
6. She is a goddess to millions yet helpless on the streets. The solution is in the mindset not laws.
Discuss.
7. With the disintegration of USSR and an end to the cold war, the international diplomacy took a
new turn. Critically examine.
8. The latest census shows us declining sex-ratio in some of the states states Discuss the sociocultural factors contributing to this disturbing trend.
9. The seeds of the World War II were sown at a peace treaty held in a grand Palace in France.
Elaborate.
10. Has UN been successful in maintaining the world peace in the post cold war scenario? Critically
discuss.
11. What role did Parliament play in finalizing the India-US nuclear deal? Discuss.
12. On what grounds India is opposing both NPT and CTBT. Critically analyze.
13. ASER findings have exposed serious shortcomings in the quality of education provided to our
children in spite of SSA and RTE implementation. What measures do you suggest to overcome
these shortcomings? Discus
14. Why did India sign the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage and
what were its consequences? Analyze critically the political and diplomatic implications of this
step by India.

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15. In India, despite consistent economic planning and robust economic growth in recent years,
there is a consistent increase in economic inequality. Explain why?
16. Global warming and a race for resources could spark a new cold war in the Arctic. Critically
analyze.
17. The so called empowerment of women in the local bodies has increased their numerical
strength but the real reform lies in creating an enabling environment to unlock their potential as
catalysts for socio-political change Critically comment.
18. In Britain, empire was justified as a benevolent white mans burden. And in the United States,
empire does not even exist; we are merely protecting the causes of freedom, democracy, and
justice worldwide. Critically analyze the different ways in which imperialism manifested from
both sides of the Atlantic.
19. In the light of WGEEP report and HLWG report on Western Ghats, discuss the major
recommendations and their implications if implemented on the stakeholders of the region.
20. In the Indian context, sustainable development and urbanization are antithetical to each
other. Comment.
21. What is malnutrition and undernourishment? Why is India according to some reports, in spite of
surplus food grain production, home to a large number of stunted, wasted and underweight
children in the world? Explain. (300 Words)
22. In the post-independence India, the myth of Balkanization was belied by the peaceful
reorganization of India into various linguistic states. Few decades later, development is taking
precedence over language in deciding the dynamics of states reorganization. Critically
comment.
23. When it comes to MDG 5, Indias record is poor. What are the measures taken by the
government and private sector, if any, to fulfill MDG 5. Do you think apart from economic
reasons, are there also sociological aspects that are hindering Indias efforts? Discuss.
24. Explain the growth of communism in India. Has it lost its relevance in the post liberalization era?
Critically comment.
25. In your view, what should be Indias strategy in Afghanistan after the US exit from that country?
Discuss.
26. India is fighting war on many fronts. Analyze the basic causes of terrorism and insurgency and
the effectiveness of state response in dealing with these threats.

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27. It is a fact that most of the corrupt come from the O.B.C.s and the scheduled caste and now
increasingly the scheduled tribes. And as long as this is the case, the Indian republic will survive.
Critically analyze the statement. (300 words)
28. The basic structure doctrine is an embargo upon the Parliamentary supremacy. Critically
comment. (300 words)
29. Discuss the causes and consequences of desertification in India.
30. Analyze the functioning of PDS in India and bring out its limitations.
31. Why is UNSC reforms needed? What are Indias concerns and views about it? Explain.
32. What is regionalism? Critically comment on its significance in India.
33. Discuss the triggers for rapid Industrialization process in Western Europe and its growth during
the nineteenth century.
34. Explain the factors responsible for the location and distribution of software industry in India.
35. Explain the major criticisms of civil services and evaluate its changing role in the Indian
democracy since independence.
36. Agenda 21 is aimed at integrating environmental imperatives with developmental aspirations.
Elaborate
37. Briefly explain how fast breeder reactors differ from regular nuclear power plants? Comment
briefly on their significance for Indias nuclear energy programme.
38. What are the areas of cooperation for India and China in the international arena? Discuss.
39. Discuss the demands and expectations of Indian diaspora in the North America from their host
countries. Are these demands justified? Critically examine.
40. Foreign investment is far from being critical to Indias economic growth. Critically comment.
(2009, GS-II)
41. India is losing its strategic influence in the Indian ocean region. In the light of the recent
developments in the region, critically analyze the statement.
42. Critically comment on the extent, scope and implications of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
in India.
43. Comment on the role of ISRO in making India a space power and briefly explain on its proposed
initiatives for the future.
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44. Do you think that Chinas emergence as one of the largest trading partners of India has adversely
affected the settlement of the outstanding border problem? (GS 2012)
45. The peasant movements of the second half of the nineteenth century lacked a positive
conception of an alternative society a conception which would unite the people in a common
struggle on a wide regional and all-India plane and help develop a long term political
developments. Critically examine.
46. The railways, instead of serving as the catalyst for an Industrial revolution as in Western Europe
and the USA, acted in India as the catalyst of complete colonization. Critically examine.
47. The essence of Perestroika is for people to feel they are the countrys masters. Critically
evaluate.
48. Bring out your perspectives on the plausible aims of the NAM in the post-cold war period.
49. Impact of cryosphere on global climate. (100 words)
50. During the Indian national movement, the Left succeeded in making an impact on Indian society
and politics. Analyze.
51. Do you think that the Quit India movement was a Spontaneous Revolution?
52. Sea Floor Spreading (100 words)
53. Why is affirmative action important in provision of equal opportunity?
54. Examine the Gandhian idea of village community as an ideal unit of self-governance.
55. Role of NCW in India (100 words)
56. Examine the relevance of Directive Principles in the era of liberalization and globalization.
57. NAFTA has curbed the illegal immigration of Mexicans to USA and Canada. Critically comment.
58. SHG and Women empowerment.(100 words)
59. The recommendations of the second ARC on reforming the civil service are radical yet
implementable. Examine.
60. Examine the role of the Finance ministry of the Union government in designing and
implementing monetary and fiscal policies.
61. Ethnic conflicts in South Asia.(100 words)
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62. Describe the salient features of Basohli and Kangra schools of art and briefly explain the
influences of other art forms on these schools.
63. The essence of our struggle for freedom was the unleashing of a liberating force in India. This
force did not even affect the frontier people in one of the most important tribal areas.
Comment.
64. Intertropical Convergence Zone and Monsoon.(100 words)
65. What were the proposals of the Cabinet Mission? Analyze the reactions of the Congress and the
League to the proposals.
66. How did economic nationalism mirror the work of the early nationalist leadership in India?
67. Write a note on Mughal Architecture (150 words)
68. How did the movement for the liberation of women receive a great stimulus from the rise and
growth of the nationalist movement?
69. Form a critical assessment of the non-cooperation movement.
70. Meaning and aim of Social Forestry.(150 words)
71. BRICS bank will not supplant but supplement World Bank and IMF. Comment.
72. Crops in their centres of origin and diversity often have a deep cultural significance that can
easily get lost when utilitarian issues dominate the discourse. Examine the statement in the
backdrop of the controversy over allowing field trials of Bt transgenics in certain food crops in
India.
73. Analyze how CISADA has affected the ties between India and Iran.
74. What are the important features of Drugs and cosmetics act, 2013?(100 words)
75. Comment on the performance of India recently as a non-permanent member in the UNSC .
76. What do you understand by the term Rule of Law? How the constitution of India does seeks to
establish it? (GS 1996)
77. Write a note on the Sino-ASEAN strategic relationship (150 words)
78. What are the main determinants of voting behaviour in India?

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79. The conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural counterparts.
Give your views.
80. Mandate and structure of OPCW (150 words)
81. Discuss the problems that impeded the integration of the princely states into the Indian Union.
How were these problems tackled? (250 words)
82. Discuss the factors that lead to the formation of Israel. Why its formation is a controversial issue
in the region? (250 words)
83. Enumerate salient features of rural society in India. (150 words)
84. The American revolution was essentially an economic conflict between American capitalism
and British Mercantilism. Critically examine. (250 words)
85. Bring out some positive and negative social consequences of Green revolution. How has Green
revolution changed the rural social structure? (250 words)
86. Factors responsible for the location of steel industry in the Ruhr region (100 words)
87. The ideal of making Hindi the link language of the country still remains. Critically examine the
evolution of Hindi and its role as the Indias official language. (250 words)
88. How did the policy of free trade hurt Indian textile industry and crafts in the latter half of the
nineteenth century? (250 words)
89. Which parts of India have been identified as Drought-prone? Mention the norms for such
identification. (150 words)
90. Highlight the nature of the land reforms still needed in the country.(250 Words)
91. How is agricultural price policy is determined in India? Does the process take note of agricultural
subsidies? (200 Words)
92. Examine the causes of fiscal deficit in India. (150 Words)
93. Examine the important features of the National Cyber Security Policy 2013. (250 Words)
94. How does depreciating Rupee affect the CAD and Fiscal deficit? Explain. (250 Words)
95. Comment on the EIA process for nuclear facilities in India with an example. (200 words)
96. How does the Parliament control the financial system in India? (250 Words)

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97. Highlight the significance of the 24th Amendment to the Constitution of India? (250 Words)
98. Recent India Bhutan relations (150 Words)
99. Communalism does not reflect any social truth: what it declares to be the social reality is not
the social reality; what it declares to be the causes of social discontent are not the causes; and
what it declares to be the solutions of the social malady are not the solutions in fact it is itself a
social malady. Critically examine the characteristics of communalism in the Indian context in
the light of the given statement. (250 Words)
100. Can you show me an example in history where the state has tolerated violent defiance of
authority for a single day? But here you know that the Government is puzzled and perplexed.
Comment on the statement (250 Words)
101.

Write a critical note on National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) (150 Words)

102. The Spanish Civil War was an outcome of a polarization of Spanish life and politics that had
developed over previous decades. Explain. (150 Words)
103. A quarrel in a far away country between people of whom we know nothing. Explain why
did the appeasement policy failed to prevent the outbreak of Second World War in 1939? (250
Words)
104. Africa is much worse off today than it was a decade ago because African economists and
the world bodies have a poor perception of the African economic problem and so designed
SAPa program which cannot stimulate growth. Explain why SAP instead of preventing
poverty, exacerbated it. (250 Words)
105. The Indian national movement was basically the product of the central contradiction
between colonialism and the interests of the Indian people. Explain.(250 Words)
106.

Explain the working of Tsunami Warning System in India. (200 Words)

107. Give an account of the movement for female enfranchisement during the Indian national
movement. (250 Words)
108. The APMC Act, designed to protect farmers from the vagaries of the market, has been
turned on its head to enrich traders and harm farmers. Critically comment. (250 Words)
109. GSLV launch is dubbed as a game changer given the critical urgency of its success for future
Indian space odysseys. Comment. (250 Words)
110.

Write a note on National Mission on Micro Irrigation (150 Words)

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111. The PFRDA Bill, 2011, seeks to give statutory status to the interim PFRDA, define its powers
and duties, and set the broad contours of the NPS. Elaborate. (250 Words)
112. Explain the important provisions and the significance of Responsible Electronics Recycling
Act. (250 Words)
113. Write a critical note on recently approved proposals for brownfield FDI in the
pharmaceutical sector. (150 Words)
114. The increasing trend of Western countries moving their manufacturing functions to lowcost countries, and the likely prospect of India emerging as a manufacturing outsourcing hub, is
expected to contribute to the growth of the countrys marine industry Has Indian marine
industry lived up to the expectation? Critically examine the problems and recent regulatory and
policy measures taken by the government to develop this sector. (250 Words)
115. In India, the fragmented and unreliable supply chain corrodes the profitability of food
processing sector and makes it unattractive for large investments. Critically comment. (250
Words)
116.

MucoRice-ARP1 (100 Words)

117. Is the suggestion that the Constitution should be amplified, by inserting in it provisions
relating to matters on which it is silent, or it is left to conventions or the goodwill of those who
are to administer those matters respectively, justified? Explain with suitable examples.(250
Words)
118. The political future of the countries of Southeast Asia, considered in relation to their
economic development and their security, is indissolubly bound up with India. Critically
comment. (250 Words)
119. Briefly explain the position of various items of business pending before the Lok Sabha at the
time of dissolution of the House. (150 Words)
120. Korea and India earlier had perceived each other on the wrong side of the Cold War and
had minimal contacts. Analyze how relation between India and Korea has evolved post Cold
War. (250 Words)
121. The power of appointment to the constitutional and other key posts should be kept outside
the exclusive power of the Executive. Critically examine the controversies surrounding the
appointment of CAG and CVC in the light of the Supreme Courts recent judgement on the issue.
(250 Words)
122.

Analyze the merits and demerits of creating an all India Judicial Services? (250 Words)

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123. The history of the 20th century has persuasively demonstrated the inability of the welfare
state and free enterprise to create just and sustainable societies. In the light of the given
statement, with suitable examples analyze the role of NGOs in advancing the development
process. (250 Words)
124. The promise of more effective global economic governance aftermath the 2008 Financial
crisis remains unfulfilled. Critically comment on the steps taken by the key global institutions in
the light of the given statement. (250 Words)
125. Does India need a poverty line ?Give your opinion in the light of recent controversies over
the estimates of poverty line. (250 Words)
126. The policy of non-intervention by the Congress was, in my opinion, a perfect piece of
statesmanship when the people of the States were not awakened..The moment they became
ready, the legal, constitutional and artificial boundary was destroyed. Comment.(250 Words)
127.

The fall of Berlin Wall facilitated the European integration. Discuss.(250 Words)

128. The nationalist leadership failed to some extent in raising the political consciousness of
Muslims to the higher plane of secular political consciousness. Critically comment. (250 Words)
129. Evaluate to what extent has the reservation for women in Panchayats empowered them?
Throw light on major factors hindering their active participation in Panchayats. (250 Words)
130. Resort to PPPs in the social sector often raises concerns about the commercialization of
services that are normally expected to be provided free or highly subsidized. Comment. (250
Words)
131. While development is a useful tool against Maoist extremism, it is imperative that a
semblance of order precede injection of resources into the extremist-affected areas. Critically
comment. (250 Words)
132. During the Eleventh Plan period, India slipped from 127th rank to 134 rank in the HDI
rankings despite the inclusive growth strategy adopted during the period. Critically comment.
(250 Words)
133. The Monterrey Consensus of the International Conference on Financing for Development
places the mobilization of domestic financial resources for development at the centre of the
pursuit of economic growth, poverty eradication and sustainable development. Examine the
role of banks in resource mobilization in India. (250 Words)
134. The Liberty Reserve case shows that data thefts, hacking attacks and online scams are
replacing the traditional crimes and the digital currency is now at the center of the money
laundering operations. Do you think measures taken by the Indian government and RBI are
effective in preventing cases like Liberty Reserve in India? Give your opinion. (250 Words)
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135. Examine how internet is used as a tool to spread and propagate terrorism in India. (250
Words)
136. The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of
socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Comment on the main criticisms of capitalism. (250
Words)
137. The Vietnam War was the longest and most unpopular war in which Americans ever
fought. Explain the factors that led to the US involvement in Vietnam war and why it was
unpopular with the Americans. (250 Words)
138.

Why and how did the Congress came to accept the partition of the country? (250 Words)

139.

Evaluate Subhash Chandra Boses contribution to Indias freedom.(200 Words)

140.

Critically assess Sir Tej Bahadur Saprus views on Indian Nationalism. (200 Words)

141. In western Europe, economic change produced massive social consequences during the
first half of the 19th century. Elaborate.(250 Words)
142. The Holocaust also shows us how a combination of events and attitudes can erode a
societys democratic values. Examine the events that led to systematic extermination of Jews in
Europe during the World War II. (250 Words)
143. Since 2011, when the Tamil Northern Alliance won a decisive local elections in Sri Lankas
North, the disillusionment of the people in the region has only grown larger with the Sri Lankan
government. Critically comment. (250 Words)
144. Discuss the major extra constitutional factors influencing the working of federal polity in
India. (250 Words)
145. Kenyas own interests led to the launch of Operation Linda Nchi and the repercussions have
not been pleasant so far. Comment. (250 Words)
146. Examine the critical issues in higher education sector in India and how the 12th Five Year
plan seeks to address them. (250 Words)
147.

Evaluate the evolving economic relationship between India and Bangladesh . (250 Words)

148. To what extent is Indias policy in regard to Afghanistan is dictated by a vision of Global
South , rather than compulsion?(250 Words)

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149. The Comptroller and Auditor- General (CAG) of India is a prosecutor with a law that hobbles
its functioning, a judge without the power to sentence and a litigant with no right to appeal.
Comment. (250 Words)
150. Although individuals within a representative democracy possess rights, allowing them to
lobby parliamentarians and governments concerning pertinent issues, a collective approach can
often exert more powerful pressure on decision makers, as well as consolidating a range of
similar ideas and opinions into a cohesive format. Elaborate. (250 Words)
151. The freedom of speech available to the members on the floor of the House
is different from that available to the citizens under article 19(2). Comment. (200 Words)
152. India is increasingly overburdening its economy with unsustainable welfare schemes,
especially using them as a political tool for gaining election mileage. Critically comment. (250
Words)
153. SHGs are gaining importance as both a political force and as a channel for government
benefits. Comment. (250 Words)
154. Instead of influencing the course of the political process, India might benefit by re-focusing
its attention on long term economic relations and in building human resource capacities in
Nepal. Critically analyze. (250 Words)
155. In an era of hung parliaments the power of the President expands, more so when the
incumbent decides to be assertive. Comment on the statement with reference to the situation
in India during the last twenty five years. (250 Words)
156. ..Judges and courts have creatively reinterpreted their statutory authority and expanded
their own power and enhanced their standing vis-a-vis legislature and executive. Critically
examine this assessment. (250 Words)
157. Looking back, I am surprised at their achievements during a brief period of two years and a
quarter, despite the innumerable difficulties that surrounded them. Comment on the legislative
and administrative record of the Congress Ministries between 1937-39 in the light of this
statement. (250 Words)
158. Broad economic stability, competitive markets, and public investment in physical and social
infrastructure are widely recognized as important requirements for achieving sustained
economic growth and a reduction in rural poverty. Critically analyze. (250 Words)
159. Do you agree with the assessment that the state capitalism, a form of capitalism practiced
by emerging market economies, in recent years has gained the upper hand over the liberal
capitalism of the west? Analyze. (250 Words)

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160. Architecture traditionally, i.e., before the arrival of British on the Indian soil, was from the
social point of view, a creation of spectacular sculptural forms hewn out of stone. Comment on
this view. (250 Words)
161. Food security bill is a populist, but much-needed legislation, enacted without laying the
foreign policy foundations for its continued existence. Examine. (200 Words)
162. while economic growth is an important boon for enhancing living conditions, its reach
depends greatly on what we do with the fruits of growth. Comment. (250 Words)
163. To date, India has issued compulsory licenses or revoked patents for eight advanced
pharmaceuticals. Do you think these measures will affect investors and undermine research into
the innovative cures of tomorrow? Critically comment. (250 Words)
164. IPCCs summary document of Fifth Assessment Report for policymakers, which was released
recently, did not evoke public, media and political interest as much as it had evoked in 2008. In
fact, Apathy, lack of interest and even outright denial are more widespread than they were in
2008. Why in your opinion, the rational arguments of science and economics are failing to win
the public and policymakers attention? (250 Words)
165. According to Michale Sandel of Harvard University, although screening for disease is ethical,
using DNA to select other (desired) characteristics edges close to eugenics. Do you think it is
unethical to use new tools of genomics to choose a desired offspring? What are the criticisms of
eugenics? Critically comment. (250 Words)
166.

Analyze the factors behind colonization of Africa by the European powers. (250 Words)

167. Explain the significance of Bengal School of Art in the modern Indian art movement in Indian
painting. (200 Words)
168. Examine the implications of India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement in services and investment
for the Indian economy? (200 Words)
169. The proliferation of bilateral FTA projects in the Asia-Pacific has become an important new
defining feature of the regions international political economy. Comment on the statement in
the backdrop of slow advancement of decision making process in multilateral forum such as
WTO. (250 Words)
170. Explain in laymans terms how nanotechnology promises to make computers faster, efficient
and robust in future. (200 Words)
171. Write a note on Rajasthani school of painting and its sub-schools with suitable examples.
(250 Words)

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172. Discuss about the linkages between organized crime and terrorism, and potential threats
emanating from such linkages in the Indian and global context. (250 Words)
173. What are the preconditions for the growth of Civil Society? Is Indian democracy conducive to
it? (250 Words)
174. Identify the major obstacles in the smooth functioning of Parliamentary democracy in
India.(250 Words)
175. Suggest concrete measures for the eradication of wide spread corruption in public life in
India.(250 Words)
176. Comment on the financial relations between the Union and the states in India. Has post1991 liberalization in any was affected it? (250 Words)
177. Would you say that the implementation of the Panchayati System in the last 20 years has led
to real restructuring of the Indian polity?(250 Words)
178. Give your views on the right to freedom of religion as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
Do they make India a secular state? (250 Words)
179. How did the Government of India Act, 1935 mark a point of no return in the history of
constitutional development in India? (250 Words)
180. What are the social and economic consequences of abolishing child labour in India? (250
Words)
181. Explain the social constraints in bringing about gender equality in Indian society. (250
Words)
182. Can religion form a sufficient basis of forming cultural identity in India? Comment (250
Words)
183. Do you agree with the view that Citizens Charters in India have not succeeded in their
objective of making the administrative system citizen-centric? Analyze and give your suggestions
in this regard.(250 Words)
184. The Struggle to political democracy has been an arduous struggle throughout in its
generation, formulation, preservation and expansion Elucidate with respect to significant
events in world history. (250 words)
185.

Bring out the aberrations of the parliamentary system of government in India. (250 Words)

186. Distinguish between Cabinet Secretariat and Prime Ministers Secretariat. Which of these is
more important? (200 Words)
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187. What is the incidence of poverty in India? How should poverty alleviation programmes be
constructed? (250 Words)
188. Should social media campaigning be brought within the ambit of Election Commissions
Model Code of Conduct? What would be the implications of the same, the challenges that may
be faced in its implementation and what innovative steps can be taken if these challenges needs
to be countered at all? Critically comment (250 Words)
189. What are the broad issues associated with the governance of cyberspace? How are they
conflicting with each other? Examine.(250 Words)
190. The winner in the GOPs effort to defund or delay implementation of the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was the Act itself. Comment. (200 Words)
191. A resurgent Kremlin is setting the agenda on major world issues and has become more
assertive in its foreign policy approach. Critically comment . (250 Words)
192. Examine the demand for greater state autonomy and its impact on the smooth functioning
of Indian polity. (250 Words)
193. Globalization has brought about a distinct class divide in India instead of ushering in a
classless society. Critically examine this argument. (250 Words)
194.

Do you think there is a need for a review of the constitution? Justify your view (250 Words)

195. A major vulnerability of India is the proliferation of illicit small arms and ammunitions
manufactured overseas.Despite this India and other nations abstained to sign the recent Arms
Trade Treaty. Why? Comment on the validity of Indias stand and suggest measures to make ATT
more conducive. (250 Words)
196. Comment on the relationship between credit availability and agricultural growth in India
(200 Words)
197.

Critically examine in which way regionalism has affected the Indian polity. (250 Words)

198. Do you think Mahatma Gandhis support to Khilafat Movement had diluted his secular
credentials? Give your argument based on the assessment of events. (200 Words)
199.

What are the implications of gender disparities in India? (200 Words)

200. On what grounds can a member be disqualified from either House of Parliament? (200
Words)
201.

Discuss the causes and ramifications of hunger in Africa. (250 Words)

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Critically analyze the question of death sentence and Presidential clemency. (250 Words)

203. Is there still a role for the concept of balance of power in contemporary international
politics? Discuss (2011/200 Words)
204. What do you understand by the term counter-urbanization in the Indian context? (100
Words)
205. Critically assess the impact of urbanization on the socio-economic situation in India (150
Words)
206.

Critically examine the impact of New Industrial policy initiated in 1991 in India. (150 Words)

207. Distinguish between cooperative, contractual and corporate farming. Which of these is best
suited for India and why? (250 Words)
208. Explain why in spite of poverty alleviation schemes, the number of the poor has not fallen
very much. (150 Words)
209. Evaluate the track record of land reform in India in its various aspects, bringing out inter
state differences. How would you interpret this record? (250 Words)
210. What do you think has been the impact of Targeted Public Distribution System in India on
food security for the poor? Justify your answer.(200 Words)
211.

Analyze the impact of MGNREGA on rural and urban wages and rural migration. (200 Words)

212. Do you agree with the view that the form and content of temple architecture in south India
between AD 750 and AD 1200 were products of specific economic and political milieu. (200
Words)
213. Critically examine the main features of the foreign policy off the Nazi
Germany. (200 Words)
214. The perpetuation of the economic malaise was the main cause of the political
instability of Europe during the next two decades (1919-39). Explain. (200 Words)
215. President Franklin Roosevelts New Deal had the wit to start the political economy in a
fresh, more promising direction. Do you agree ? (200 Words)
216. Both freedom and partition were the work of Indian middle classes. Comment. (200
Words)

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217. The American War of Independence deprived Great Britain of one empire, but it
strengthened the foundations of another . Comment (200 Words)
218. In Russia, Lenin was the father of socialism, organizer of the revolution and the
founder of the new Russian society. Examine the statement . (200 Words)
219. What is the governments policy towards Indian diaspora? Comment on whether it is
beneficial to the country, and if so, how? (150 Words)
220. Examine the social and international issues pertaining to child labour and bonded labour in
India. (200 Words)
221. New imperialism was a nationalistic, not an economic phenomena. Comment. (200
Words)
222. The capitalism which gave the European empires their apparent solidarity and
permanence also hastened their downfall. Comment (200 Words)
223. How are non-banking financial institutions important in Indian economy? Analyze. (200
Words)
224. Give an account of impact of Islam on Indian Culture in respect of society, religion and fine
arts. (250 Words)
225.

Give an account of narrative paintings under Akbar and Jahangir. (200 Words)

226. Discuss the origin, chronology characteristics and geographical spread Gandhara Art. (150
Words)
227. Child marriages perpetrate violence on children and lead to more violence as the girl grows
into womanhood. Critically comment in the light of prevalence of child marriages across India.
(250 Word)
228. Indias deep sea mining interests and initiatives are driven by strategic and geopolitical
aspirations part from mineral needs. Comment (150 Words)
229. Write a critical note on the Indias naval diplomacy in the South East Asian region.(200
Words)
230. Indicate the issues of tensions and conflicts in the relationship between the center and
states in the India. How best could they be reconciled?(200 Words)
231. Elaborate upon Gandhian versus Nehruvian visions of Indias development. Do you think
Gandhian approach is again attracting scholars and the people? Give reasons (250 Words)

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232. How would you explain the future of Nuclear deterrence? Do you think that Preventive War
is a good substitute for Nuclear Deterrence? (250 Words)
233. North-South Cooperation is historical responsibility, South-South
cooperation is voluntary partnership. Comment. (200 words)
234. Either terrorism triumphs or Civilization triumphs. Comment on the above statement(200
Words)
235.

Explain the impact of coalition politics on Indias foreign policy since late 1990s. (200 Words)

236. What is the significance of good corporate governance? List out some of the important steps
taken by the Government of India in this direction.(150 words)
237. Comment on the salient recommendations of the Damodaran Committee report on
improving business climate in India. (100 words)
238.

What is Emotional Intelligence? Comment on its role in public administration. (200 Words)

239. The rise of Environmental Crimes in spite of Environmental Legislations is due to absence of
adequate punitive methods of sentencing. Discuss. (200 Words)
240. Do local bodies enjoy autonomy in performing their role in the field of economic
development and social justice? Comment. (200 Words)
241. Write a critical note on the duties of the Prime Minister regarding furnishing of information
to the President (200 Words)
242. What is International Terrorism? Discuss various actions taken by the United Nations in to
eliminate the causes underlying international terrorism. (200 Words)
243. Domestic resource mobilization, though central to the process of Indian economic growth, is
characterized by various constraints. Explain. (CSE 2012/150 words)
244. Spell out the object and reasons of Part IV-A of the Constitution of India. Do you support this
addition to the constitution of India? Give reasons and also suggest some effective measures to
make these provisions more realistic and operational. (250 Words)
245.

Powers of Election Commission are not sufficient. Comment (200 Words)

246.

Write a note on Manila Declaration,, 1982 (150 Words)

247. The successful location of iron and steel plants is largely a matter of transportation costs,
not merely of raw materials but also of finished products. Discuss with illustrate examples. (250
Words)
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248. With the help of selected examples, explain the relative importance of raw materials, and
markets in the location and development of cotton textile industry. (200 Words)
249. Over two thirds of the crop land of the United States is devoted to feed crops and only
slightly over one-fifth to food crops. Discuss the implications of the above statement. Explain
with reasons why the conditions are totally different in India. (250 Words)
250. A Human Rights violation is now conceived as a violation not only of those personally and
directly aggrieved but of everybody. Examine critically the above statement with reference to
present scenario of our country and rest of the world. (250 Words)
251.

Examine the origin, dimensions and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute. (250 Words)

252. What are the determinants of population growth? Discuss comparatively the trends
population growth in the developed and the developing countries of the world, mentioning the
socio-economic implications of these trends in each case.(250 Words)
253.

What is BEE rating? What is it used for? (100 Words)

254. The talk of financial inclusion and inclusive growth is meaningless in the absence of a mass
movement for economic democracy. Critically comment. (200 Words)
255. River water disputes are impediment to regional cooperation in the South Asian region.
Comment (250 Words)
256. Critically examine the protection and enforcement of Human Rights under the UN system.
(250 Words)
257. Outline the constraints SAARC is facing to emerge as an effective regional organisation.(200
Words)
258. Indias public distribution system to some extent has helped in reduction of rural poverty.
Evaluate the performance of PDS and analyze what ails it. (250 Words)
259. The Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) decision not to prohibit corporate/industrial houses from
applying (unlike in 1994 and 2001) for banking licences threatens to take us back to the days
before bank nationalisation. What is the threat involved in giving new bank licences to
corporate/industrial houses? Comment. (200 Words)
260. Analyze the employment trends in India as revealed by NSSOs 68th round survey. (150
Words)

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261. There is probably no other example in the history of world development of an

economy[India] growing so fast for so long with such limited results in terms of broad-based
social progress. Do you agree with this view? Explain Why? (250 words)
262. Analyze how can countries like India address the challenges and benefit from the
opportunities in the domestic and the global cyber security market? (250 Words)
263. As communication becomes increasingly digital, many of the values of a nation state will
give way to those of both larger and smaller electronic communities. We will socialize in digital
neighbourhoods in which physical space will be irrelevant and time will play a different role.
Elaborate. (200 Words)
264. India should be a shareholder and not just a stakeholder in Africas development process.
Comment (250 Words)
265. The NeGP is a centralised initiative with a decentralized implementation model. Analyze.
(250 Words)
266.

Write a short note on e-TAAL (100 Words)

267. The Government has a different but equally important role to play in cyber security
assurance in the form of long-term strategies. Elaborate. (150 Words)
268. The continuing tragedy is that the Indian system is not able to deliver the surplus food
grain to the hungry. Comment. (200 Words)
269. Examine the relevance of Jawaharlal Nehrus ideas in the international relations of today.
(200 Words)
270. How far it is relevant to hold that the Palestine issue is a constraint in the development of
good relations between India and Israel. (150 Words)
271. What, in your view, are the causes for the continual fluctuations/fall in the value of the India
Rupee in Dollar terms in recent times? Suggest possible mitigation strategies. (200 Words)
272.

Critically assess the role of FDI in insurance and pension funds. (250 Words)

273. A sub-regional energy grid between Bhutan, India and Bangladesh can become an effective
conduit for strengthening sub-regional diplomacy and help in addressing the latent but
underlying concerns of Bhutan, which have the potential to impact IndiaBhutan bilateral
relations in the long term. Elaborate. (250 Words)
274. An important bilateral issue between Nepal and India is related to politics and security.
(200 Words)

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275. A collaborative approach is essential for India and Bangladesh to share and manage river
water resources. Comment. (200 Words)
276. Besides, geo-political considerations, historical and civilizational links, and the ethnic
overlap across their borders, have all come together to make Indias North-East the land bridge
between the South and South-East Asia through Myanmar. How far has India made use of these
factors in building a strong relationship with Myanmar? Critically assess. (250 Words)
277.

There can be no separate foreign policy for Tamil Nadu. Comment. (200 Words)

278. Compare and contrast important features of the constitution of Afghanistan and India. (250
Words)
279. Examine in what unique ways Indias Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act, 2010 (the Act)
deals with supplier liability? Also throw light on how the present act impacts nuclear commerce.
(250 Words)
280.

Infrastructure is Indias biggest supply chain challenge. Comment.(200 Words)

281.

Examine how smart grids can be a solution to Indias power woes. (200 Words)

282. In the light of recent Supreme Court judgments directly or indirectly affecting the provisions
of Representation of People Act, analyze the impact of these judgments on Indian polity and on
the relationship between Judiciary and the Executive. (250 Words)
283. India and Japan are almost polar opposites when it comes to nuclear weapons and nuclear
energy as matters of national policy, and even, as a matter of national political identities. Do
you this would affect the relationship between two countries? Comment. (200 Words)
284.

Analyze the functioning of NHRC in India. (200 Words)

285. The statistics presented in the recently released National Crime Records Bureau report 2012,
reaffirm the rising trend of crimes against women. The abysmal conviction rate for these crimes
reveals the ineptness of the criminal justice system, which continues to remain hostile to women
across the country. Analyze the revelations of NCRB in the light of increasing violence against
women in India. (200 Words)
286.

Critically assess the performance of NCW. (200 Words)

287. What institutional mechanisms India has to protect the rights of its children? Critically
comment on the role of state and its institutions in eliminating corporal punishment in
schools.(200 Words)

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288. The writings of the philosophers had a tremendous influence on the minds of the people and
created a revolutionary awakening in their minds and formed the intellectual creed of the
French Revolution. Examine. (200 Words)
289. Analyse the factors for the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union during 19851991. (200 Words)
290.

Critically analyse the impact of hydraulic fracking on environment. (200 Words)

291.

Write a note on the effect of cyclones on sunderban forests. (200 Words)

292. Critically examine the impact of frequent floods in Assam on states wildlife population. (200
Words)
293. Write a note on the impact of climate change on the flora and fauna of Himalayas. (200
Words)
294.

Critically examine the effects of offshore drilling on environment. (200 Words)

295. Write a critical note the environmental impact of tourism worldwide with suitable examples.
(200 Words)
296.

Examine the effect communism had on China after Mao Zedongs death. (200 Words)

297. What is New Regionalism? Explain the differences between old and new regionalism in
international relations. (200 Words)
298. Examine the causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and indicate its significance in world
history. (200 Words)
299.

The roots of the rise of Fascism lay in Peace Treaties. Examine. (200 Words)

300.

The French Revolution attacked privileges and not property. Comment. (200 Words)

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