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General Studies – 1
Q1. Discuss the role of railways in shaping the economic exploitation and political consolidation of British rule in India. (10 M)
Q2. Examine the impact of societal taboos on reproductive health in India. How do misinformation and cultural beliefs shape public attitudes? Suggest measures to promote reproductive health awareness. (15 M)
Q3. Discuss the role of sediment flow in maintaining riverine ecosystems and delta formation. How can excessive damming in the upper reaches of transboundary rivers disrupt these natural processes? (15 M)
General Studies – 2
Q4. President’s Rule is often criticized for weakening the principles of cooperative federalism. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer with relevant examples. (10 M)
Q5. Evaluate the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 in India. Examine the legal and administrative hurdles faced in its enforcement. Suggest institutional reforms to strengthen the recognition of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights. (15 M)
Q6. In the context of the AI Action Summit, examine the importance of equitable access to AI resources for the Global South. How can India advocate for a fair AI ecosystem at the multilateral level? (10 M)
General Studies – 3
Q7. Examine the economic implications of the increasing reliance on cesses and surcharges in India’s tax structure. How does this trend impact fiscal federalism and State revenues? (15 M)
Q8. What is an Einstein Ring? Explain its formation with the concept of gravitational lensing and its implications in modern astrophysics .(10 M)
General Studies – 4
Q9. “A corrupt system does not need more laws; it needs more integrity”. Discuss the role of personal integrity in combating corruption. (10 M)
Q10. As the Superintendent of Police in your state, you are renowned for your impartiality and dedication to upholding the rule of law. Recently, Raju, a compassionate young man from the local tribal community, attended a fair in the local bazaar. During the event, he witnessed a group of non-tribal students assaulting a mentally ill woman, accusing her of theft. Raju intervened to defend the woman, which led to a heated confrontation with the group. The situation was temporarily defused by local shopkeepers. Later that night, as Raju was returning home, the same group of intoxicated individuals attacked him, causing severe injuries. The following day, Raju was found critically injured in an agricultural field, having been electrocuted. Upon learning of the incident, the tribal community retaliated by attacking properties belonging to the non-tribal group. That night, the violent mob set fire to 37 shops and six houses owned by non-tribals, escalating communal tensions. Non-tribal families, including school, college, and hospital staff, fled to nearby jungles seeking safety due to the perceived lack of immediate police intervention. You have been informed of the situation by your subordinates, and government officials have tasked you with restoring order and enforcing the rule of law in the region. (20 M)
In the given situation answer the following:
• Identify the ethical issues in the case.
• As the Superintendent of Police, what steps will you take to restore the rule of law and address the escalating violence in the region?
• What strategies would you recommend to promote social cohesion and address the communal divisions in the affected area?
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