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General Studies – 1

Q1. Examine the role of women in the Indian national movement. Analyse how their participation reshaped gender discourse in colonial India. (10 M)

Q2. Discuss the geomorphological processes responsible for mountain building. Analyse the relationship between tectonic activity and earthquake hazards. Suggest strategies for reducing vulnerability in tectonically active regions. (15 M)

Q3. Explain the geographical characteristics that distinguish straits from other coastal landforms. Analyse their importance in global maritime transportation. (10 M)

General Studies – 2

Q4. Discuss the issue of pre-trial detention in India’s criminal justice system. Analyse its impact on civil liberties and democratic governance. Suggest institutional reforms to address the problem. (15 M)

Q5. Evaluate the implications of West Asian instability for India’s energy security and diaspora protection. What diplomatic strategies should India adopt? (15 M)

Q6. “The Indian Constitution represents a synthesis of borrowed principles and indigenous political experience.” Examine the historical sources that shaped the Constitution. Evaluate how these influences contributed to its adaptability. (10 M)

General Studies – 3

Q7. Explain the concept of ‘virtual water’ in agricultural trade. Analyse the implications of large-scale rice exports for India’s water security. Suggest policy measures to align agricultural trade with environmental sustainability. (15 M)

Q8. Discuss the role of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Explain how it can strengthen technological capability and supply chain resilience. (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. Power must always be restrained by moral responsibility. Assess the ethical concerns associated with the use of force in international politics. Explain how moral principles should guide state conduct. (10 M)

Q10. “Integrity is tested not when rules are clear, but when opportunities for manipulation exist”. Discuss the ethical significance of integrity in institutional processes. Highlight the consequences when integrity is compromised. (10 M)

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