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    CS(M) EXAM2012 F-DTN-M-HTB GENERAL STUDIES Paper Il [Time Atiowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks 309] INSTRUCTIONS Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English, Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written ina medium other than that specified in the Admission Cortificate. Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each question. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Three (3) graph sheets are attached to this question paper for attempting questions no. 5 and 6. The graph sheets are to be carefully detached from the question paper and securely attached to the answer-book by the candidate. IMPORTANT : Whenever a question is being attempted, all its parts/sub-parts must be attempted contiquously. This means that before moving on to the next question to be attempted, candidates must finish attempting all parts/sub-parts of the previous question attempted. This is to be strictly followed. Pages left blank in the answer-book are to be clearly struck out in ink. Any answers that follow pages left blank may not be given credit. ear Se 1 FD ree ger wea & Pt 9 ome! 1. Answer any four of the following in about 250 words each 25%4=100 (a) Do you think that China’s emergence as one of the largest trading partners of India has adversely affected the settlement of the outstanding border problem ? (b) Discuss the globalization of R&D and its impact on. India’s development. Provide an illustration from at least one sector such as Information Technology or Health. (c) Discuss the contentious issues that have caused the prolonged constitutional logjam in Nepal. (@)_ The human population is slated to grow to 9 billion by 2050. In this context, many scientists predict that plant genomies would play a critical role in keeping out hunger and preserving the environment. Explain. le) “The situation today is far different to that prevalent fifty years back when the Indus Water ‘Treaty was signed.” Highlight the complexity of ‘the current challenges on both sides of the border in this regard. Do you think that a review of the ‘Treaty is in India’s best interests ? F-DTN-M-HTB 2 [Contd.1 1, frefafsd 8 8 fer ae & oe dif, ot arta mrt 250 weet # et 25x4=100 (&) a amas fm # sie & ana & gery Sarit weet #8 uae & ey F sofesia 3 at sar ane & ret a sfegear verter fen @ 2 (@) Ha (me ts Gh.) & dade w sit ARE % fa Ko sah a a we ow ae aif | gaat seifat a ae Fa aay feat we aaa 8 us sqeor vgE afar | (1) 34 famrerere yet wel sifu, fares Fore F car wifes sate der an fea 2 1 () SRA SHEET FT 2050 7H 9 HT TH ag SET aga @ 1 sa ded #, sre aanttat at sfaramt @ fe qa SE cat sik Tala a dam ae A oes stae-fasrr ws sifers yftrar Frere | ere aifse | () “sma at feaft vera aif od at fafa & fata fir @, oa fay aot df oe rea flee oe a ge wae 3 dhe ae sk ada Gifs st afer a sare sia | FAT STI fran 9 af an alicia ar & waltire fed Ha? F.DTN-M-HTB 3 [Contd.1 2, Answer any five of the following in about 150 words each 155=75 (a) Write a short analytical note on Indian Diaspora, How is the “New Diaspora” different from the “Old Diaspora” ? (o) Why have the resource rich African and South Asian countries remained poor for decades ? Explain. (©) Does Putin's return as President of Russia mark a shift to a confrontationist stance in international diplomacy towards the West ? (a) Analyse critically the interlinkages between the Convention on Biological Diversity and FAO ‘Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. (e) Critically review the international concern in achieving the targets set for the Millennium Development Goals. () Discuss the likely negative impact of the protectionist measures proposed by the US on India’s software industry. F-DTN-M-HTB 4 [Contd.] 2, frefafan # a feel ofr & an fiw, st ata amt iso weet # a 15x5=75 (@) ata fatwa fer sae) oH firs faresorers eum fafae 1 “aE fatrart” “pr fatwateat” & fra rer fe 2? a) fea arm dart soa sista site ear ues au eval 8 feta wae 2? ee Af Qt) wr Ba} ups S ws F gfe at amet, uftar & ofa sivigia wea 4 ce zane) Hal aa sic a ate @ 7 (a) Safafauar we sfirara sit cra wd gf & fac aes angdvs daetow waast at de & ate sie aeeraansit an warts fareoT aifae | (3) weaiee fare sedi & few aa few me cali ona Sei 4 sinitia wer a aa wy 2 yaar aifae | (@ we & shed sn we gee. ae wef demand ata & ave sarees woe 1 ae afer | F.DTNM-HTB. 5 [Conta. 3. Answer any six of the following in not more than 100 words each 10%6=60 (a) In the context of Assisted Reproductive ‘Technologies, India has emerged as a hub of commercial surrogacy. What key biological, legal and ethical issues merit consideration while framing the regulation to govern surrogacy in India? (b) Why is international trade perceived to have failed to act as an “engine of growth” in many developing countries including India ? (c) Despite strict prohibitory regulations, “doping” has become increasingly common amongst athletes: Name five commonly used performance-enhancing drugs. What are the risks associated with their use? (a) Compare the significance of IBSA and BRICS in the context of India’s multilateral diplomacy. ‘The safe landing of the “Curiosity” Rover under NASA's space programme has sparked many possibilities. What are those and how could humankind benefit from them ? (9 How have the US sanctions against Tran affected India’s bilateral relations with Iran ? (g) What is Permaculture ? Give at least three common examples where permiaculture concepts are being put to use. F-DTN-M-HTB 6 [Contd.] 8. frafefar 8 8 fee ar & am dae, at te 100 Wael B sites Fy a 10%6=60 (#) Ferra st stein 3 deh a, ae aioe frat ata (ath) & wa Sz aq HS RR omar 8 | se # faa ste ar Ee, art & faq famefmin ad fo ateaty & (@ fra aren @ singly em, ot ae ke faaravic Qa i we “defs ar ean” ey ard at farmer gam weqa fat ara 2 2 (38 fiers faten & mage, fame “air” sifting ara @ gar 2 | sae he a 3, ote Prones-ait canst am ware 1 ath sim & aa ge Sian ena #7 () eRe & ageig aS ded F sau’ aie ‘Grew’ & ect st gear site | (5) ar safer arian % one “aap ter & ty sree 3 ote Sua a gay fer @1 3 a @ sit amas 378 fara wae era Sar wa 2 (@ 3 & fee qe. agus 2 a & we une & favaia meet a fire ware steer far a? @) ‘wereeat’ @ ear aed 2 am-a-ay aie te ATT SUT FARE Set TERR daca garnet at ot tHe F-DTN-M-HTB 7 {Contd.) 4. Answer the following in not more than 50 words each : fa) (b) © @) ic) © F:DIN-MHTB 8 [Contd.1 ‘The Sequoia supercomputer was launched this year, What are its specific features and what is its purpose ? What is meant by the G8+5 group ? ‘The Human Papilloma Virus vaccine has been making the headlines in the recent months. Who make the ideal candidates for receiving this vaccine and what are its benefits ? What are India’s stakes in the South China Sea ? Explain the concepts “Environmental Sustainability" and ‘Sustainable Development of People’. Explain briefly the “Clean Development Mechanism” as provided under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), 5x6230 4, frafafiaa % sac afam, at wee sifrs-d-arfirm 50 wat Ha 5x60 (#) Sates qrerqet ga at se fe maT aT | set fate cam sar @ St sear Far wit #? (a) sis+5 aye aT ar ant ? @) ae tir aga aaa we ate F gfarat adn wer 21 Sie a at Harel sacar aa @ ok ea dad % sae arr a? (a) ao te eee Hone at aan Te GEE feats @ 7 (S) “vaawia arviern” aie “eh ar erevtta fae” decent at awe afar | (@) “wre faara sifted” at, star fe ae aeery vie om gE owe oleh arm (eae aa) & seit vega fear war @, day to we afar F-DTN-M-HTB 9 [Contd.] 5. (a) The following table gives the number of mistakes made by 16 data entry clerks who enter medical data from case report forms. The column Entered indicates the number of values entered, and the column Errors gives the number of coding errors that were detected among these. Entered Errors 4,434 35 4,841 42 6,280 16 1,958 28 7,149 36 2,829 42 4,239 18 3,808 54 5,706 34 3,770 40 3,363, 36 1,740 23 3,404 aT 1,640 26 3,803 56 1,529 20 F-DTN-M-HTB 10 [Contd.} 5. (%) 6 am Beh aca Boa ae fae anit a fafecen sin’ feat #, at ne afedt at sem fr arch fe wafer at den ft afer act toot zea xe 9 arto (ates) geal a st EA oe aE sae yet asa 8 “41 2 6.260 5 1,958 23 749 36 2829 2 if 18, 3908 5a 5,706 34 3,770 40 3,363 36 1,740 25 3404 2 7,640 26 3,803 56 7,529 20 F-DTN-M-HTB n [Contd.] (Make a scatter-plot of these data, Which do ‘you choose for the response and which for the explanatory variables 2 Describe any patterns, (i) Does the scatter-plot indicate any relation between the two variables ? (ii) One analyst concluded, “The clerks who enter more values make more mistakes. Evidently they become tired as they enter more values.” Is this an appropriate conclusion ? 9 (b) The following table provides the Rural and Urban population of West Bengal according to the Censuses of 1921 ~ 1951 : Consus year |_Population Gin Takhs) Rural Urban 1921 139:94 24-32 1931 147-92 28-97 1941 171-97 46-79 1951 200-25 62-82 (Construct a suitable diagram to compare the population figures. (ii) Comment on the changes in populations. 6 F-DTN-M-HTB 12 [Contd.] @ a Gi) 7 ofadi aw sat atte wree | oe & fare me fewah ak ora we fee feet ay Gre? Pet el a aie wife | we saivi-sita gr eet ait chy fait aera a) gf sen @? vem faves 3 fret fare, “St ah cafes ofirat fad #2 sifs yea ae @ | ewan a ae oe @ wife 3 of afer fad & 1" an ae we fea frend a? (@) 1921-1951 4 STOTT & sega overt set at ator aan wet seer fer at A ae : serie (art #) STO ae ania vet 1921 13994 24:32 1931 147.92 28.97 1941 17197 46-79 1951 200.25 62-82 @ ai) F-DTN-M-HTB sori stadt a Gea wa few, seam arta a cat aA | orden § vfad fect aif | 13 6 [Contd.j © (a) Suppose milk is being sold at the rates of 18, 20, 22 and 25 rupees per litre in four different months. Assuming that equal amounts of money are spent on milk by a family in the four months, using a suitable measure, determine the average price in rupees per litre, (i) Determine the median and mode for the following distribution of monthly income for 580 middle-class people of a country Monthly Income | prequeney (in % thousands) 25-30 53, 30-35 81 85-40 14 40 ~ 45 195 45 — 50. 63. 50-55, 32. 55-60 20 60-65 ul 65-70 8 10-75 3 Gi) Also obtain an approximate value of the ‘mean income from the values of median and mode. (iii) Comment on the nature of the income distribution, F-DTN-M-HTB. 14 {Contd.) 6. (@™) art f& ge aK firs Hata H fe feet 18, 20, 22 site o5 eaat at ah ae Far oT @ | ETAT aT a fs oa née Bou en a ee Buk Ga ad a od 2H aR AW a sri eee ft feex sites ata orth Hoare aif | (&) @ fret Ber 3 590 semat eater at maf ara & fra dea @ orftaar sit ager Ie aifae_: wee ST araree (x eat #) 25-30 53 30-35 8l 35-40 a wos | 195 | 45-50 63 50-55 32 55-60 20 60-65 uw 65-70 8 10-75 3 Gi) Tifa sar ages HAP SA arr aT we afvae ar ot ara aise | Gi) 3m der] ET feo aa | 8 F-DTN-M-HTB 15 {Contd.) (b) From the frequeney distribution of height for 177 Indian adults given below, draw the ‘more than type’ ogive Height (em Clase Tntereat_| Freeney 14°55 — 149-55 1 149-55 — 154-55 3 154-55 — 159-55 24 159-55 — 164-55 58 164-55 — 169.55 60 169-55 — 174-55 27 174-55 ~ 17955. 2 179-55 — 184.55 2 | Also locate the position of the median. 3 () Asurvey of 1000 large U.S. companies conducted by a Research Organisation asked their plans for outsourcing high-level white-collar jobs to countries outside the U.S, The following table shows the percentage that indicated a certain action. The data for 2003 are real, the data for 2008 are speculative Plan to 2008 (%) | 2008 (“e) Do virtually no 6 white-collar offshoring $ 4s Offshore white-collar 33 work to some extent 8 “ Offshore any | white-collar work 4 10 possible F-DTN-M-HTB 16 (Contd.) (@) Ae few 177 arta aera at Saree arta den aS ofie ver Sie at wae sare (Bh) — 144-55 — 149-55 1 49°55 — 15455 3 1545515955 | __24 15955-16455 | 58 168-55 — 169-55 | 60 16955-17455 | _27 174-55 — 179-55 2 179-55 — 184-55 2 satire a eater ot Fraffea aa 1 3 (1) we aaa area era Sarfert 1000 gee, stat (US) dat % wa ster} a yer er fe ate (US) % ae & eet at sea ate St ‘athe tafe & afereta (outsourcing) #t 37a war aise @ 1 fe art strana fear @ rea ge ardardt a Ha fer | 2003 & sites arenas %, 2008 % sti? sentra @ 1 asa 2 fe 2003 (%) | 2008 (%) noe aan 8 46 32 oh is aoe 33, 44 a afeear at ag a dua aheaet 1 ard ar aferaiar att *° F-DTN-M-HTB 7 (Contd.] ‘The following Bar chart with side-by-side columns summarizes the data 2008 percentage 70 wo! 2008 percentage 50 40 30 20 10 Otero ate seach Siang” we noah (i) Does the Bar chart compare the impression of any anticipated trend in outsourcing of white-collar jobs ? (ii) Does the mode differ from the median for the distribution of percentages in 2003 and 2008? F-DTN-M-HTB: 18 fret aearg wil aren

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