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General Studies – 1
Q1. The changing aspirations of India’s youth pose both challenges and opportunities for societal development. Comment. (10 M)
Q2. Examine the strategic role of Otto von Bismarck in the unification of Germany. Analyze the geopolitical shifts in Europe following German unification. Assess how these developments contributed to the underlying tensions that led to the First World War. (15 M)
Q3. Though the Indian National Congress (INC) led the freedom struggle, various other revolutionary and peasant movements played an equally critical role. Discuss. (10 M)
General Studies – 2
Q4. Discuss the historical context and rationale behind the creation of Zonal Councils in India. How have they contributed to mitigating linguistic and inter-state tensions? (15 M)
Q5. “The power to impose Internet shutdowns must be exercised with caution, as it directly impacts the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression”. Comment. (10 M)
General Studies – 3
Q6. Why does India lag behind in textile exports despite being a global leader in fibre production? How do fragmented supply chains and high production costs affect competitiveness? What measures can enhance efficiency and integration? (15 M)
Q7. Explain the concept of forex buy-sell swaps and analyze how the RBI is using them as a liquidity management tool. (10 M)
Q8. Ports act as strategic gateways for trade but are often constrained by inefficiencies. Examine the key challenges in Indian port infrastructure and how the “One Nation-One Port” initiative can address them. (10 M)
General Studies – 4
Q9. When an individual repeatedly compromises ethical values, their moral framework deteriorates. Small ethical lapses, if unchecked, can escalate into justifications for extreme actions like violence. (10 M)
Q10. The “banalization of development” can lead to ethical erosion in governance. Discuss how ethical principles can be integrated into decision-making processes to prevent this phenomenon. (10 M)
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