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GENERAL STUDIES (TEST CODE : 752)

Name of Candidate

Medium Hindi/Eng. Registration Number

Center Date

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Q. No. Maximum Marks Marks Obtained
1. Do furnish the appropriate details in the answer sheet (viz.
1 12.5 Name, Registration Number and Test Code).

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2. There are TWENTY questions printed in HINDI and ENGLISH.
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5 12.5 3. All questions are compulsory.
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7 12.5 4. The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated
against it.
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5. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the
10 12.5 Admission Certificate, which must be stated clearly on the
11 12.5 cover of this Question-Cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space
provided. No marks will be given for answers written in
12 12.5 medium other that the authorized one.
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6. Word limit in questions, if specified, should be adhered to.
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7. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-Cum-
Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Total Marks Obtained:

Remarks:
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Answer all the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 WORDS each. Content of the
answers is more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks.
12.5X20=250

1. The Home Rule Movement was less charged but more effective Indian
response to the First World War than the romantic adventure of the Ghadar
revolutionaries from abroad. Evaluate.

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2. Even though the real estate sector has a large potential, it is riddled with a
number of issues that constrain its growth. Discuss the reasons for the same
and need for regularisation of this sector. Also, enumerate the key
provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015 and
how they would help address the problems of this sector.

, ( )
, 2015

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3. One of the most critical short-term challenges confronting the Indian

economy is the twin balance sheet (TBS) problem. Discuss the TBS problem
and its effect on the Indian economy. What solutions should be adopted to
deal with this problem?
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(...) ...

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4. What do you mean by gender budgeting? Examine the rationale and

achievements of gender budgeting in India.

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5. Implementing direct benefit transfers (DBT) at large-scale and in real-time

remains one of the governments key objectives. In this context, assess the
progress made by the JAM trinity in the case of the PAHAL scheme. What,
according to you, should be the priority in expanding the JAM in other
areas?
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(...) ,
(PAHAL) , (... )

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6. The McMohan Line exemplifies the imperial roots of border conflict

between India and China. Elucidate.

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7. Social stigma attached to HIV infection is more pernicious than the virus
itself. In this context, discuss the problems faced by the HIV infected people
and some practical solutions to overcome this problem.
...
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8. Why, despite having SARFAESI Act since 2002, the Indian banking sector has
been facing the problem of ballooning non-performing assets? Enumerating
the key provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015 explain why
it is important in the prevalent economic scenario in India.

2002 SARFAESI

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, 2015

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9. Despite setbacks in the launch of Rowlatt Satyagraha and internal

opposition from the Congress party, Gandhiji was able to successfully
launch a much bigger national struggle the next year. Elucidate. Also discuss
how the Non-Cooperation movement marks the beginning of a distinct
Gandhian phase in India's struggle for independence.

,

,

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10. Tracing the style, theme and techniques of Rock paintings in India across
ages bring out the food habits, daily activities and thought process they
represent.

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11. What do you understand by Social Exclusion? Examine the role that
economic inclusion can play in bringing about social inclusion.

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12. Chaityas, Viharas ansd Stupas are gloriuos examples of Buddhist influence
on architecture in India. Bring out the key aspects and significance of these
features with examples from the geographical expanse of India.

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13. Financial inclusion is a pre requisite for inclusive growth in India. What do
you understand by the term financial inclusion? What are the challenges to
achieve financial inclusion in India? Examine the various models of financial
inclusion in India.
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14. Juvenile delinquency is not only a problem but also a symptom of larger
maladies prevalent in the society. Examine

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15. What is the significance of Gharanas in Indian classical music. Discuss the
features of any three prominent Gharanas of northern India.

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16. Why did the split in the nationalist movement in China, eventually end in
the favour of the Communists? What role did the Soviet Union play in the
formative years of the People's Republic of China? Enumerate the factors
that led to both these countries going their separate ways in the end.

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17. Even though there is an agreement on the role of alcohol in causing many
social ills, when it comes to prohibition the opinions differ. Providing
adequate examples anlyse the issues associated with the prohibition
approach in India.

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18. Examine the key features of post independence environmental movements

with examples.

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19. The Cuban missile crisis was the closest the Cold War came to escalating
into a full-scale nuclear war. Trace the events that led to the Cuban missile
crisis? In what ways did it shape the cold war?


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20. Doubling the farm income by 2022, as announced by the government, is a

crucial but challenging task. Analyse.

2022

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