I VISION IAS www.visionias.in GENERAL STUDIES (TEST CODE : 1067) Name of Candidate | fagichak KATARIA ENGLISH Tasicrrdon Noster | 4 RS TPR Date 22) e)>1% Q.No. | Maximum Marks | Marks Obtained | Do furnish the appropriate details in the answer sheet (viz. 7 10 | Name, Registration Number and Test Code). 5 70 + ae often Tae sea sites ¢ GH, wavs ats, = a r feral wens: sf) t+ 3s 2, There are TWENTY questions printed in ENGLISH & HINDI i | wie et ug vate " o Nik i 10 iis All questions are compulsory. 6 10 tlhe vu wrwens of ¥ 0 4 4. The number of marks carried by @ question/part is indicated 7; 7 oe agains it . — Rie sun @ ve mia vs A EZ a) | 5. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the 10 10 | Admission Certificate, which must be stated clearly on the lai ti as —| cover of this Question-CumAnswer (QCA) Booklet in the space _ { —| provided. 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(150 words) 10 sareer Sit tra er arr hte Pra 82 ca ee #, sat A AE aT gerd sare era Raker (AST HARE) Bara we Role ot “ppnow A mtg ok to Ret ee Garey: Aeneid vw go ges _ perth atemadnie fe he frble \ = t Arend ¥ | Heseres ve veeend pets aukustA — nae sin Hoe Forktonnenct at fas ale teow achers [ike = de pacruol eae Henig e defed Pe promt . = Inlay oie belo aleylers Page 1 of 50= Piitarsrev Ss peluome te Intron Partinmnd 4 Jot ts oy oy eee; hares Drain Snod rammasarns poe ea Maat tc? St bead Ge prmer Shae eee tracts boas Be seom On the Bprentrs cabinet ~ Page 2 of 50‘Where there is a right, there is a remedy. In this context, discuss the nature and significance of writs in india with adequate examples. (150 words) 10 set afitare & ae rae oft Qh ga dead, aebiea erqeet are area Ht Rt tag atc age Aaa APC pgs we fro et ey ~ conan Repay fa oP Mike 32 & Ce pies epee pen me tO Se pe md Page 3 of 50ay te Rave te bravnd hn before the i. wipro wohte atwaw. Page 4 of 50VISION IAS” 3. Enumerate the objectives of NITI Aayog. Also, discuss the performance of this body since its inception and suggest measures to make it more effective. (150 words) 10 NOTH oredr set as AS are, aA ear are A a Pere Re seeta oA al fire ed cH ate fits aT aT ST ETA NIT) nay dep 4 ma aeetine adn ie eters ER Comment nr ae — pny cris fete i pared solabant ag ATL toks ee moo pretty SOM falc bo pe Hee b gas ond (witedwves \iee SATH, Aapinedanra| Diet epee Gallus 8468022022 Page 5 of S0ela ay gee Page 6 of 504. Invview of the political class's inability to develop and maintain conventions relating to the appropriate use of Article 356, the Supreme Court's decision in the Bommai case provided much needed clarity. Comment. (150 words) i 10 wares 356 % afta Saat a dafira sheet Paar eer ate SA aay Ta copies ai A serrar Ht Rae gu, aales eTave geet arare are H fe TT frie 4 searaere ereat sara $F 31 Reoreht Har Wile debating cn phe Conan ose ba Pwbdlat ded aud Peat Re toes Ho omen, vt BbLaGC Alwar: | a, deekiete hos been urocah) ware Ham [00 twine AEE Soe payee 1 te Pe Gale aajel : alent eabick, the polematoe of Pres Rule under Abele 350 Drove forested be pteat_ win wee bay, HM SE im Page 7 of SOVISION IAS” fovee cheatty ow the wo plat ail the ee Page 8 of SOVISION IAS” 5. Press freedom and good governance are not mutually exclusive. They support each other while promoting @ country’s economic and human development. Comment. (250 words) 10 Se A eater te qe reer arvasff ae i er anf ste area faera Ft siteanfia wet gee at nga a ana err aa A Rem AAC Ce re ets oh portwce — Ve-canae Sf fe rasnort head * a o wy Ai aS promate raltbade erfHorte wake He vied Fre i Jur rete Pe saat He yt Ff i 7™ oe went pa a) 0 oT a1. frarkAnt be seow od ~, (‘corse As artic & Aprend poe pee Page 9 of 50 yePage 10 of SOSHGs have succeeded in delivering financial inclusion, but for them to evolve as viable business enterprise requires a different approach. Analyse in the context of the twin goals of rural growth and promotion of entrepreneurship. (150 words) 10 SHGs @ farta warrant vara er HH apt oa AG, Sf sae fre oraETT ara see % er A Pewfta ga % fore ow few ees A araersar fi afer faere ate niger safer % dada % qa weal del F fate Fir gues hare bem a vomesine Av octane) two an Ind Page 11 of 50= Reduced nabe of trlerwet ales wilt mereased beara’ a Eeppaner, n vnewed mend fe seer oe it an er et Pr Page 12 of $0VISION IAS” The focus of higher education in India has been on a select few Central or autonomous institutions where as the ones in states remain neglected. ‘ommenting on the statement, highlight the significance of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in this context. (150 words) 10 saree 8 a Flere sor exe pe Par Sekt ar carne ateertt re Sefer cer, wa cervit feet terra Sifter eB Ai eager oe Roel wea Bu, ea ae A IB ‘Sear fers atftrary (RUSA) % Ager Fe WATT BTFeTTL [agber Baseation ta dia ees opie tee “0 Soe & een ne Gores (nrdadetng Ort lens bod fp © But the me 4 that ee Hey ee | K pe apastincioel oppat : | Page 13 of 50on ‘ ~ Wink wits feduahry bo mG preveste eee a Te mntoe ow My Dre be fe sechiuhies wt whaved) bE promaed Page 14 of 50VISION IAS” Discuss the role played by PRis in political empowerment of women. Also, suggest measures to further increase their political participation. (150 words) 10 afters % corfifte aafteco ¥ PRis (fared aa dead) grr Frag aE after ft sat Ase ar di, erht corfifts anfierh st ate afte ae sara Tare witdidaint (PRI) wee Bebb syle A ee ee) The wager (netae] & (wnden ie: Qy3- 2420) wake “k mecvtniny te pen 1S cen nie tne he ge duthen seas fete eee Page 15 of 50wie wort of Ha bok dee Fe Hee Sabana Page 16 of 50VISION IAS” What is Strategic Autonomy? Critically examine the elements of such a policy in India's contemporary foreign policy in the context of recent developments. (150 words) 10 corte earerea Fa €? erat & wearant & dest Tareas Mt araretia fee if 4 teh fa & aeat ar areas oho Fira Wh treo Chiese dh whe us . P Under Pacaliee 7m Moc’ fated chont Shalopi- ae tw the ct te wake ia Sronal (ecberust On wrind merge Se tend gag typed ITT alihomces Tats emtenpnny por eg Me nih Chants Bult v Rand ly: Sble. sled} te eye —_— Page 17 of 50Hee megfal afpce tate of Rony Bom wpe sp ek aoa Chinn + ma tap a fg = Bye eh devtinin the foxy ae a Hence fre a Hace peopel’: Ya ” Tor world Orden * Page 18 of $0VISION IAS” 10. BSA and BRICS are both examples of India's quest for multialignment, however there are key differences in their orientation. Discuss in the context of the relevance of these groupings for India. (150 words) 10 IBSA ste BRICS ait area % aguefta ater (redtwareriz) At aener Sargent &, greta Rare HAR ate BI Te fer eA aT A srreifrrar 3 eiant spat 6 BricS 1B54 x Wnt hone x Bret 7 China, (ndaa - Rapa , Sond Africa x forte) m ciety : ~ Cement ad wele oe He World erg rm 0 oe 4 i me lew, Coenen wore comments be owt Praamaacih claw * A phoved vine ofr ons Harmrcdved vw o wansh hen word - Page 19 of 50Page 20 of $0VISION IAS” . What are the various modes of Alternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) mechanisms available in India? Identifying the problems being faced by them, provide suggestions needed to increase their effectiveness. (250 words) 1s saree samen Safere fare fare (ADR) 44% fafita ea eT 8? eA are are rt area A agar FA By, EAA oat amt fre ance yea wert Fifer Lh Jase yeaa 4 ajpcice te pombe yt de fogenet aero Tet i Page 21 of 50VISION IAS” Page 22 of 50Nal 5 dicate etalanged under [Fe Covt deo beg Hoe Pubrhabow \ Concililinn (Premndmnt Prt) ul & & skeb im Hoa vytd Meech Page 23 of 50. 1067 VISION IAS" 12. While the power to punish for the contempt of court is a much needed too! to protect the administration of justice from being maligned, it is time that it be relooked into. Critically analyse. (250 words) 15 ere rarer acer 3 Fay eer we eR eee ere wT Ft art & Fore age Gt ara een &, Aer aa at ar 2 AH ea Te GPa rear al srctrsrars fagraer AP J poner to penne por confi pea Tone ude wm ses wo Gag to] in [mee] te tt ot coat At ghvtdes ail 2 fowtes © Sak niet ~ semmdaliviy cova edema ae rioad fu frowns ° | cup Mocbedisnse punisnmenT To | [IM PoR Tarte OF 1 conreMPT ° [eo Page 24 of 50VISION IAS” Page 25 of 50jt Recent Sep Wile, recep ante ape Lape taken ; | se a aye: Bah ee Page 26 of 50VISION IAS” inalisation of politics remains @ Key concern for the Indian political In this context, analyse the role played by the Supreme Court and Election Commission over the years. Also, in what ways can the media play a positive role? (250 words) 15 srarfifs sor arweretercor wre erates axa 3 fr Rear ero see Fer ‘war Bar Bh a veo flora ae foe Parana ate Prater arte aver Pra ak tren ar PRA ACL ae, Rear seere AREA cw acer tT aT rai vx we 8? Un wey Gear Th ngleins yates ota ohagee Revied Beastie 4 jarhew puken Ae Jrdta Thera ae serttal cores aa — A wost™ lft lteet| ae tot ape mayo pppler peer Yo tim the aheckims wien sche & Muomce of laud « prvertiog ce CancERNS = Lom breakin bereme lant maki Page 27 of 50|x Hunde die (ndomatronal 4. the ohne deperint India at ite’ * SC vebarns Jugend (AJ oma we Lact emmichtnn fv ot of phates caine, undan, tomrbow dt Cops pas). TEREST Ga. ote 0 of RRR ST veratmabos vill vot be areyted foo ster hot oe tee Hoe ot file phen Page 28 of 50VISION IAS” Dore. Wily Mathur case > Sechow (4) & il Aaa aaftcaborne 3 twrtontomewns — be acbemmalicn Comaidales ave bo give Hed Hoe nombingtaont ombeccert a i while fe veis + Shocked comthe te festrrck the cies open they legatene k anipie lee soe Comal inte RSS ieegnamtnets 4 Oe" cums WP ATs ao He polit Page 29 of SOTa Tighight,n bref, the mandate of the National Commission for Minoriues (NCM). Identify the different challenges that the commission faces and ‘suggest measures to address them. (250 words) 15 arr H, cesta seretern anit (NCM) % after ve sere ere sarah ere carer 61 ot oft after GAR A agar Afra ae sah aera TAH aT ARN ere ie i i Ncm L of evil cout iS ge Page 30 of 50VISION IAS” Page 31 of 50Page 32 of 50. The recent decision of the government to open up positions at the senior levels in bureaucracy through lateral entry is an important but only small Step in the direction of much needed reforms in the higher civil services. “Knalyse. (250 words) 15 sored ster ree Barca afew ae wat aT rae aT ea aT AT oer gre Pe Aral af areas art A Rear ge, Fg ae aera wen f1 PRAT ATL Page 33 of 50Page 34 of $0[FRE] me ate tow toe - = polthtecsednow ahs eae peta of » i tarypreree grownet Reafarstee © aren — le bisa = tue ot spars gp f Mle the ty apes + tet ib Lap ie, Hecate, needed frrongh UeSC) « lieted inane Santos of ps mented radia; fos nferme wel fers ome «Ti Bhald be backed bi Offer reforms se Hell Page 35 of 5016. Identifying the broad contours of the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme, explain how it adopts a novel strategy to address backwardness. (250 words) 15 ‘arsieht Beit eaiecer erbea 6 cares eet A NEAT AA Be, BATET Ea sae Pre Fe i re ato arora BI me pe geet i peyeme py om gnewme oriented Aeidedpnnnd “4 MWe bolected — disbeieks Pak mgr | — palit ed Pree InAteales be mene tHe onlewmet [eve Utley, santhibew 1 educrdion tr span anege se fies ios eos welt - SST ee bewteniaret Rented - Page 36 of $0VISION IAS” Page 37 of 50Page 38 of 50VISION IAS” 17. How did India fare on the Millennium Develoy nt _Goals related to health? In this regard, identify the relevant Sustainable Development Goals and evaluate India’s capacity to meet them. (250 words) 15 eareor & defta agerredl fara weal oe Tea HT veda aT ET? eH aH, swreifites siercofte fara areait ot rear Aine, she ses eT eT A re AT err arapater Afra ‘ ok MDG wore Selected agen special po om peta health gos gire~ the ent neler of tr seb Page 39 of SO] Svakeinable oe noc acechled Wa aold-Id- SG tee tome FWA lntdndhamar eo idae pr Mune to ows TR bat “TH fess stan fs gt we hia 4 He vorld 4 Por haps ventral - 0-40-10 Lac smn Ade watentor'all vertstnmee Cab ow 1 | bo ve MMR & IMR ony iennas ke MAA Poe Beak Hepto pease, tens io tt ot Ash wooo Prcreated en 5 trytilzool lebivertes - Page 40 of 50VISION IAS” — beotens torts so wade [0 able curb ane Aa eee \nerarer Preliminary wm 1B ie genset To PRT fo De paees Das trrerensed - foows Ne preorders onAe: ot tame fut enadine = Sohamay Ree ype, earack O pehet Heblnas codes ara gate: fe Mp om wry ternal Page 41 of 50|] 18. what are the different rights recognized under the Forest Rights Act, 2006? Highlight the gaps in the implementation of community forest rights and community forest resource rights granted under the Forest Rights Act. Also, ‘suggest measures to address the current scenario. (250 words) 15, 3 afitere afiRerm, 2006 sienia array wre FAARem after rar BP safe sta seer rare fir ae recat a are ste argent at ater aftreret erat afererat re server enfe aTe A, AT oP Saha ea eso A TEEN [paagt yp Mt, Beet A ae tpl ; He tedtridua | eter a it eogyntoes By righ a Hoe forest drllsrs et ieee + apetally vin Ha eek? + Fovest et 1182 ee led pet et Se Page 42 of SOVISION IAS” eins + Hoe het ut Sabha to wake . Pre decrrort to recopntce rigid He was be we vs te poten of He jn | del cl = ps] — lack aes ahowk fu Layike = Fath at te foe? Ansel — fam athe, sa append Idomced + L desabas “vue ieeta dame: [moo = oo eee of tele nigh Page 43 of 50Page 44 of 501067, VISION IAS" | 19. Progress in India-US ties has been accompanied by equally significant divergences on important issues. Examine in the context of recent “Bevelopments. (250 words) 15 career eet a af wort we B gE Et oe seach ETT ara gE Bh eres ea ea er AT ties drone seow phe able b fit \ndia - US ndioe aectded rer the. ore vince | racer TI» * bares” the vs =| Pd ee ctedus be Ind =the 8 ee gh yee Spink exoreics lke Malaber oy Vejen Peer Es ome of. sh Wr Doly-19 iGarcare be emnae Page 45 of 50I mas fey feces — happen et Pope + used arya ; Cgc can toe ay Pe ae tie per. Tr fwoased rae ow [sven paren cs eatin Deer te aa eek coches | te muting ee on NSG- = tette nek agent He on” Boa ye Di + ee pg ee Wovens alow (opert dey: — hallows oF ETO Ty ae eee Puwnin tm Stoo = ~ | = . Page 46 of 50irq signa Tr (ndke + = Cofpicionmen of = Lice, faa Gnfbertmtads aoe beash enstld » In sen Bees : At Shia « Hot Us te cedwn spree habihea tek) ope Eee i dena Faessione Helmet to gt He totems ap dete mpapand a dng te While pny anectele terme tinted — (thee Meranda on | spe. Ee tment \ndta. h et fb i wk orhdde hen NY a ect ae Page 47 of 5020. Despite bonhomie, the structural differences between Indian and Israeli national security situations, their worldviews and absence of explicitly SFrared enemies limit stronger strategic rapprochement. Critically discuss. (250 words) 15 ahereel dei arage, aria ste geeret uta aren afefeafaet F wer atorrrere aac, aa APirw Pater ate ee oe A ATE args AT agate erga cori Bet at ata ec net rTeT a AST Bipot sth rete tg Ste ie Jy ap ee eg eSVISION IAS” anes pee Teac ecsianail Tecnelep a. Seed 2d [nba Wrat Tia fr wa a pe ie Towns > (TIT = utr) : De Bape of [4rnch- Patestore my ibs am of qucrecsed eovporation rs 4 Ind “ ‘ A (except Paleishom) thick eathvce wort loons cert ta. ls ae st ens dale - \ntra tnad docialisbre Page 49 of 50J Wrat bes ~ ona UL neadtan sty Un US bt train her te keh Spr be Abategve bodonee ben attr? gmpige Be a Ee Uebel aia es ; oe ess rat [nde chebop -khs Ce Foe amet Page $0 of 50