DD 2011 GENERAL STUDIES Paper 2 Time : 3 Hours ] {Maximum Marks : 300 INSTRUCTIONS Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada. If ‘any confusion arises in the Kannada version, please refer to the English Version of the questions. Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose, No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. Candidates should attempt questions from all Parts. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated with the question. The length of the answers should not, as far as possible, exceed the specification given for the question. Ova Baud : a heeoa naar’ sa gomosoay #1 ZX T3Fod kotod DUI WaRed. SasDD 1. 8 (2) PART A Answer any one of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 - 250 words : 20x1=20 (a) Give a critical account of the standoff between the Government of India and the Anna Team with regard to the passage of Lokpal Bill. (b) What is e-governance ? Examine the major e-governance projects initiated by the Karnataka Government. Answer any three of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 100 ~ 125 words each : 10x3=30 (a) Given the existing political scenario, comment on the prospects of a regional party in Karnataka. (b) Write a note on the Backward Class Movement in Karnataka. (©) Describe the composition, powers and functions of the State Legislative Assembly. (@) Discuss the gender quotas in Indian Parliament as an effective remedy to overcome gender inequality. (e) Examine the organization and jurisdiction of Lokayukta in Karnataka State. Answer any four of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 50-55 words each : 5x4=20 (a) Give a brief account of the composition and functions of National Human Rights Commission. (b) Describe the Centre ~ State financial relations. (c) Explain the constitutional provisions of the Right to Freedom of Religion. | | |(3) DD wont A 1. & Bens omajmnadle noms BM wgOR. Dad, exo maroc 200 Sod! 250 sarivace : 20x1=20 (a) Sarto DRadob vonewdd, WonoQAGos twos HReT more wry Sows AaAT MOK HOD AehmorsgeNn wddoo. (b) e-ea@es aoadea 7? smMEus ARE word Bmommd e-uwses WdoSacesairiviah, BOdOR. 2 & guns otpmoocin cath BY mgor. awYoseoms wane swe 100-125 BInv© evg¥or : 10x3=30 (a) Sn vormbucdgms mouseod qmeny womyiedo, smeuEcd BQAede we,pocd aYsowys AOC od HOD mYSMDK. (bl) smELEE Lombes artery wwTe HOD toad Ualed dd, (©) Urey, AGRA Yad ess, UORErIs ana soxMea, DADA. (@) Oommmods unanadoba, AmMOmA com AoOmadmod gro, LOSS HoMBSO Oormqeos moe AA WOW wee’. (ce) SMELT HB) Ceemoiys aay Hey vcd vom mhoday HOD TORO. 8, gens oimajmave mer, Sane wgox. Zdoleocd sAre mained 50-55 sicinve egor : bxd=20 (a) M&tod Sas were voieeris ows more wobea, HO Rod,gawn wdddso. (b) #00, - conyty sitoeumd xowognivah, AON. (©) Gees mBBOS, cS wyw, Hoos TodqAsgods evainosinvay asON. [Turn overDD (4) (@) Describe briefly the constitutional protection given to the minorities in India, (e) What is Sakala ? Explain its significance in Karnataka State. () Examine the decentralization of power in Karnataka State as per the 73" Constitutional Amendment. 4, Write short notes on all of the following. Restrict your answer to 20 - 25 words each : 2x10=20 (a) Justice Somasekhar Commission (b) Coal Mining Controversy (©) Tatra Truck Case (@) Dr. DM, Nanjundappa Committee (e) Transparency in governance (© Civil Society (g) Sri D. Devaraj Urs (h) Writ of Habeas Corpus (Zonal Councils i) Sarojini Mahishi Report4 (5) DD (a) 2wosad woroansor Aeceancds KoaMds ve,dobAy Xod,sjenNn DBOA. (e) BReo Doaderd ? smVEuT waEyTO 200 masna, DHOA. () Tad Xodgs Swach Bm, smens WHBY eR DeeoAseotaA HOW HOBO. 8 dens ageriena Hobs Halts odddd. BBo8nom ego 20-25 sony BBobOoUes : 2x10=20 (a) mobabose Racabseno’ woseert (b) 8Qgen riedrmogod Dena () tin, Bat Bed (@) a>. B.aBd’, Somowal HEB (ce) eaesad moasess (Q) wortoe watne (gs) Q¢ &. destoors wont (h) agod agg, mond wddes (O8*) @) Boosh Boaters () Wdoewtd sea aod (Turn overoD (6) PART B Answer any one of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 ~ 250 words : 20x1=20 (a) Explain the regional disparities in human development in Karnataka. (b) Explain the objectives and scope of National Food Security Bill. Does it help in ensuring food security ? Answer any three of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 100 ~ 125 words each : 10x3=30 (a) What are the salient features of competition law ? (b) Give an account of regional variations in the flow of foreign direct investment in Karnataka, (©) Highlight the salient features of Karnataka State Budget 2012 - 13. (@) Comment on the status and management of biodiversity conservation in Karnataka, (e) Explain the nature of energy crisis in India. Suggest suitable measures to ease the situation. Answer any four of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 50-55 words each : 5x4=20 (a) Bring out the reasons for decline in rupee value against US dollar. (b) Discuss the major issues in public distribution in Karnataka. (©) Explain the public sector scenario in Karnataka, (4) What policy measures would you suggest for tourism development in Karnataka ? (e) Explain Indian initiatives to meet the challenge of climate change. (f) Describe the impact of Eurozone Crisis on India.(7) wn B 5. ens otnaanaoe woth ABN gor. Aah, evge 200 Oo 250 Harve DD Medetosceses : 20x1=20 (a) tmeusads sas OHAQH modes eAINeay DIOR. (b) Trg cod SMOYGS DAvdod Peovrss more mydhoda, HOA. Smo YA SobA, NYS TamAad, a dcmmyd 7 6. sens ctmamdde shed aYnert gor. PBoloom Fare mand 100 Oo 125 wanvO w7yor : 10x3=30 (a) AMemAads ddA OB arverd ? (b) smeessad, Adede Sead seo Baasod BOOM Bowopraos aodeds SpRyAre ert ALAR. (©) emetss Dots, wells? 2012 - 13 o ABA oz,rarnvad, DWAR. (d) tmeuTad Rea, Rove, tow gone mre Anewdoda, HOD RgRDA. (0) gnOSe aoga Des AOnaaiay DIOR. d WORLAdA, eDoWED Rog BmdrIea Ran. 7. send oMAmode Me, BIN mgos/Yad wddhd. egors seo 50-55 Ban MsoHOodew : 5xd=20 (a) ofan’, moot! B8oiwA omdbod aPes serdadaycd, RDOINGA, ADAAR. (b) SmeaIa MBewaT ABEBoHOOS Taw Qwovrivay HOS ween. (c) BMEBED MBEWAS BooHa Sacwsa DIOL. (d) tmrusa Bmvacgoo epaygrmn de ote wmode deSod Sabrvay, Rovdmyeo ? (e) Sms noensisob Ameonva, amone ynosR) sdowAddT Baba, QO. (gros shed otodeca® Boobs Haya Domania, ITOK, [Turn overDD (8) 8. Write short notes on all of the following. Restrict your answer to 20 - 25 words each ; 2x10=20 (a) ) © @ (e) © ) (hy @ @ Recommendations of the 13 Finance Commission Privatisition of higher education Young India Social security measures in Karnataka Electricity distribution in Karnataka New Industrial Policy of Karnataka Employment programmes in Karnataka ICT in Governance Petroleum Subsidies Credit rating agencies(9) DD 8. & Bens SemNOrie wot. Haid wddO. ZRo8eomd ego 20-25 wary DoSobOoesew : 2x10=20 (a) 138¢ weowexs woseerat Barocxbrie> (b) was deco saNNesore (ce) otes gros (d) tMEBETO MBNeE Yas sadn (e) tmeBEae Dogs S Osos () smewe Box yds ded (g) PmEvESY dae sobessorvd (h) eaesad ICT @) BehesOodo mares @) Mow ao AgwECM HedpIe [Turn overDD 10. il. (10) PART C Answer any one of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 — 250 words : 20x1=20 (a) Write a comprehensive note on the river systems of Karnataka. (b) Give a brief account of coastal regions of India with special reference to Karnataka. Answer any one of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 100 — 120 words each : 10x1=10 (a) Describe the geographical characteristics of Malnad region. (b) Give a brief account of the Golden Quadrilateral corridors in India. ‘Answer any two of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 50 words each : 5x2=10 (a) Discuss the various soil conservation schemes in India. (b) Give an account of the mineral resources of Karnataka. (©) Describe the growth of Metropolitan cities.(11) DD wort C 9. 3 Sens osmalmaicte wom wat wvgos. Nad, ego matwod 200 dod 250 sicirivag® : 20x1=20 (a) tMEkES 8d aPerivay, HOD mV Uaed oddoo. (b) SmMEBEG dda evgemdoodr, ywosd swe Adewa wody aso Rea, 10, & #¥Nd oinamdoe wots BY wgYOr. dad, mgd madood 100 dod 120 Barwa : 10x1=10 (a) mdmad aeves yPrhaeds sda sivas azOK. (b) rosa BE weebes Roa NY wrt wddLO. 11. & BAS oMAmade ava Barer wgor. woke wy manod 50 wanegse : 5x2=10 (a) gpOss DDG adey Tove, oSeemany wit ween. (b) SmEwEC Ww NoMsAONY wt MOK. (0) abapariony aeatedrt ort DBOR, [Turn overDD (12) PART D 12, Answer any one of the following questions. Restrict your answer to 200 - 260 words : 20x1=20 (a) What is non-conyentional energy ? Write brief notes on few important types of non-conventional energy sources and their benefits. (b) The Government of Karnataka released the “Information and Communication Technology Policy” and “Electronics Hardware Policy” in 2011. Write a note on the motivation for releasing these policies, and discuss the various features of these two policies. 18. Write brief notes on any four of the following. Restrict your answer to 100 - 120 words each : 10x4=40 (a) Stellar Energy (b) Ecological Footprint (c) Biological effects of Nuclear Radiations (a) The role of Research and Development (R & D) organisations set up by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India in enhancing the technological profile of Karnataka and India (e) The commonly used fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps ( Genetically modified (GM) crops and food12, 13. (43) DD wn D & BENS oiMAmdde wom Bt mgor. deh, mgd mained 200 dod 250 BonwATO : 20x1=20 (a) mowmdnetgd vy aoaded ? mosmddsagd sox) swam By Heo Donia HOW wod ss aid addwo aa vajndos ara enrsriva, BN, (b) smeue RETR 2011 VO, “sobs sda Nomad BoSa_A Nee” arto “Dohaas mate ateot D2” obs Dadrid amas. gH Negra, dais Bwags Loans Seod aM aow art wom aes wdad mR s OoBe NAENY DOF OF (ONG, HOB wwesen. ayns otpamacie me, Beret wgor. woke Tyne manod 100 Sot 120 waned ewyDr : 10x4=40 (a) so By (b) temnatored sociated, (c) soso dsccery kas Soma (@) SmrLe me mvs sovde_Ad Howdy, Syma, gros AMETS Oe. shosywads) APA Noveegs sda eday xogriv (R&D) a3, (e) Moxa, w¥Fod TOA Qewnw more was POSots® Heairied. ( BheQAvaN Swave toad (GM) ders wore wd. [Turn overDD (14) 14, Write short notes on all of the following. Restrict your answer to 20- fa) (b) ©). (d@) © ci) (g) (h) w @ 25 words each : Fluorosis Air Pollution Acid Rain Gels Soil Erosion “Dolly the Sheep” Science and Science Education in Distriet-level and Karnataka Biometric Devices Dairy Farming and Dairy Technology Krishi Vigyan Kendras 2x10=20 Rural(15) DD 14, & EONS QEANUNA Hd.y UAd yddod. Tsoseom wyd 20-25 sony MBobgoeses : 2x10=20 (a) (b) (©) (d) (e) (0) (g) (h) @ @ @_Bocrxt moto ands, em ae sern awaee GO 200 HO smEvEE BeyAdyT? marta Made ya Nuys ada Nays Be\c0 woteesbess* xogarte BAMos ade} aad soseys JA deQs scoot— Lu (7p) Mabon : 3 rrotsried ] 2011 mBne, 2s BIE 2 DD [reg vosr : 300 Bavdries BI TJormy sogea mre sysoo avowennd. ya BANCO rocks wotmad, Foods» wor godod wayne, TmdMm™ad. dm, Gate AIO amedsoda agate (aonta egao ya) dey mgorva, adoosym; acs ergo wavod aoBuT? g¥eemn Maen wont) afson TmeaNsAR. gtr WEA) Tmoord angwma9 wa MYON wosrivs AesenmAay. SELPETD DED Dyoriiy BAe evgoresesd. Bo BY mooMena vosrivm Yorn worag TMeoWeDNd, 32 egos =e) | MAAN wot gD TOO A408 vg aoe.owe. The English version of the instructions is printed on the front cover of this question paper.