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General Studies – 1
Q1. “The Kushan period marked a decisive spatial expansion of Buddhism beyond the Gangetic heartland”. Analyse this statement with reference to the north-western and trans-Himalayan regions. Briefly comment on the role of intermediary cultural zones in facilitating this expansion. (15 M)
Q2. Planned urban expansion in fragile mountain regions often deepens social vulnerability. Assess the socio-economic consequences of such planning in Himalayan states. Evaluate its implications for rural livelihoods. (10 M)
Q3. Indian festivals function as living institutions rather than mere cultural events. Elucidate this statement. Discuss how festivals contribute to sustaining social cohesion and shaping collective identity in Indian society. (10 M)
General Studies – 2
Q4. Legal frameworks designed for intermediary platforms are ill-suited to governance of generative AI systems. Assess the limitations of India’s existing digital liability regime. Discuss the implications for accountability in cases of AI-generated harm. (15 M)
Q5. Public health failures are more often failures of intelligence than failures of information. Analyse this statement in the context of disease surveillance in India. Suggest measures required to strengthen an intelligence-driven approach to public health governance. (10 M)
Q6. India’s engagement with Iran increasingly reflects strategic caution rather than strategic withdrawal. Examine the statement in the context of Iran’s internal instability. Assess its implications for India’s West Asia policy. (10 M)
General Studies – 3
Q7. Explain the components of national income. Analyse the challenges involved in estimating India’s national income in a structurally diverse economy. Also suggest institutional reforms to strengthen estimation of national income. (15 M)
Q8. Discuss the factors responsible for the rising frequency of climate-induced disasters in India. Examine their implications for disaster preparedness. (10 M)
General Studies – 4
Q9. Integrity in public life is tested not in rules but in resistance to unethical incentives. Analyse the ethical challenges faced by public servants. Discuss ways to strengthen ethical resilience. (10 M)
Q10. Ethical responsibility in public life cannot be reduced to mere adherence to rules. Examine this statement in the context of moral accountability. Asses its relevance for ethical governance. (10 M)
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