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General Studies – 1
Q1. What is the concept of cultural syncretism? Discuss its manifestation in Indo-Islamic architecture with examples. (10 M)
Q2. Explain the idea of social exclusion. Assess how it operates in urban spaces through housing, schooling and informal work. Suggest inclusive urban governance measures. (15 M)
General Studies – 2
Q3. Describe the key features of the IT Rules (Amendment), 2026 relating to AI-generated content. Analyse how these provisions attempt to balance user safety, privacy and free speech. Suggest safeguards to prevent over-compliance and censorship. (15 M)
Q4. India is exporting students at scale, but failing to build itself as a credible global study destination. Examine this paradox. Outline key priority policy measures to correct it. (10 M)
Q5. “In Asia’s evolving balance of power, middle powers will shape outcomes as much as great powers”. Comment. (10 M)
General Studies – 3
Q6. Analyse the economic rationale behind fertiliser subsidies in India. Analyse how the present subsidy architecture influences farmer input behaviour and cropping choices. Propose reforms to improve efficiency without compromising affordability. (15 M)
Q7. Discuss the major technological and operational challenges in maintaining large Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. Analyse how mega-constellations affect orbital safety and space sustainability. (10 M)
Q8. Discuss the ecological and strategic significance of coral reefs for India’s blue economy. Analyse how mass bleaching can affect fisheries, tourism, and coastal infrastructure. Suggest adaptation measures. (15 M)
General Studies – 4
Q9. “Administrative silence is a form of institutional dishonesty”. Explain how such silence corrodes citizen trust and weakens democratic governance. (10 M)
Q10. Endangering vulnerable lives is a form of moral violence, even without intent to kill. Explain how society should respond to such conduct. (10 M)
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