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G. S. (MAINS) PAPER -1 - 2010Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONSCandidates should attempt all question strictly in accordance with the instructions given undereach questions. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of thequestion.

1. Examine any two of the following statements with reference to the context within which theywere made (in about 150 words each). 15 x 2 = 30 marks

(a) The British people will have to beware “that if they do not want to do justice, it will be thebounden duty of every Indian to destroy the empire”.

(b) The peasants have to liberate themselves not only from foreign yoke but also from the yoke oflandlords and capitalists.

(c) Liberty in thought and action is the only condition of life, growth and well being: where it doesnot exist, the man, the race, and the nation must go down.

2. Write about the following (not exceeding 30 words each) 3 x 15 = 45 marks1. Martanda Varma2. Abhinav Bharat3. Ahrar movement

4. Bal Shastri Jambekar5. Lokahitawadi

6. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha7. Downward filtration theory8. August Declaration,19179. Urdu Nagri Controversy

10. Tagore's 'The Call of Truth'11. Canal colonies12. CHA CHA DANCE

13. Soz-e-Vatan14. Streedhan

15. Shillong Accord

3. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 15 x 2 = 30 marks(a) India Meteorological Department (IMD) is replacing its old and conventional radar by the state

of art S-band Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) in a phased manner at different locations all overthe country. Discuss the advantages of Doppler Weather Radar over conventional radar.

(b) Recent cloudburst in the Leh region on Ladakh is usually considered unnatural because it is arain shadow area. What had caused cloud burst over Leh on 6 th August 2010?.

(c) What is the significance of Mangrove forests in India?

4. Write about the following (not exceeding 20 words each) 2 x 5 = 10 marksa) Demographic Dividend.b) National Mission on Monsoonc) Babli barraged) Hubli-Ankolae) Environmental Impact Assessment

5. Answer any one of the following (in about 350 words) 30 x 1 = 35 marks(a) The Supreme Court has recently declared narco and other forms of tests on an accused as

unconstitutional. What are the Human Rights violations involved in this? What are the NationalHuman Rights Commission's Guidelines for the Administration of the Polygraph Test?.

(b) “The phenomenon of ‘paid news' goes beyond the corruption of individual journalists and mediacompanies. It has become pervasive, structured and highly organized and in the process, isundermining democracy in India.” Comment.

6. Answer any two of the following (in about 150 words each) 15 x 2 = 30 marksa) What is Social Justice? How can reservation of seats for women in Parliament contribute to the

establishment of a socially just society in India?.b) Present your views for and against the creation of an All India Judicial Service.

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c) What, according to the Supreme Court, constituted ‘The Basic Features’ which it upheld incases known as (i) Keshavanand Bharati v/s State of Kerala (ii) Minerva Mills v/s Union ofIndia?

7. Answer any one of the following (in about 250 words each) 30 x 1 = 30 marksa) Parekh committee has said that a five-year period is unrealistic for making India slum-free. It

has recommended a commitment of 20 years for the project. Comment on the majorrecommendations made by Parekh committee in this regard.

b) Aimed at improving the integrity of the inflation data Abhijit Sen Committee had maderecommendations recently. Highlight its salient features.

8. Answer any 2 of the following (in about 100 words) 10 x 1 = 20 marks(a) What are the special features of Gandhara art?.(b) Elucidate the features of Persian styled miniature paintings introduced by the Mughals. How

do they differ from Muarls?.(c) What is the importance of Directive Principles of State Policy? Mention which Directive

Principles of State Policy have got primacy over the Fundamental Rights.

9. Answer any one of the following (in about 250 words) 30 x 1 = 30

marksa) RTI activists' murder is a threat to transparency. Comment.b) The office of ombudsman must be strengthened to fight the canker of corruption. Examine

the statement w.r.t recent events.

10. Answer any one of the following (in about 300 words) 30 x 1 = 30 marksa) Planning Commission has made Inclusive Growth their explicit goal in the 11 th five-year plan.

The concept of Inclusive Growth has dominated discussions across India. What are theChallenges of Equity and Inclusive Growth in India?.

b) Does the Chief Election Commissioner of India enjoy a status superior to ElectionCommissioners? Examine the issue w.r.t the controversy over suo moto action by CECagainst ECs in the recent past.

11. Write about the following (not exceeding 20 words each) 2 x 5 = 10marks

a) Sir Mota Singhb) Rohtang tunnelc) Zero farmingd) Harmad Vahinie) Vesara Style of architecture