CS (Main) Exam,2021 HXS-G-GSB aT seat (TA-TA-II) we: ta ee afta 3% : 250 WA-wa aeersft fata arqaat (a & PG fafetea Reel a gam waar vie) ‘eel er ver fq oe SA Re the toh Sat A wT eA adit we oftarl @1 wee wear & faq fra sis see aA Re my a) wel & sa seh aig are fa aT ake, Parmar sBe@ Te wavs Fe an, afk wa Te a EE BBG We -ae-sm (Ho Hho Yo) yierar S gaye wT Aide ear oe em aT ae) seRA ATA % afer = ‘fare arom # fora ay see eG ste ae FRAY We Wen 18 10 TH H HK 150 wel A ae we HET 11 8 20 TH HIM 250 Ta F Aifia) wet 4 afta wedi a ea F fag werae-set gfe Aare Gt me wtf ys seat ye a at pia: ae aE GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-II) Time Allowed : Three Hours ‘Maximum Marks : 250 QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS (Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions) There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH. ALL questions are compulsory. The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one. Answers to Question Nos. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Question Nos. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words. Word limit in questions should be adhered to. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off. HXS-G-GSB/36 1 [P-T.0.uke Aaea’ A ag der 4 A Aiea took wae aia wea TK sia 81 Aaa Sfacran’ & ferata At orate afi Protat A wera @ fara Afr (SR 150 wet 4 ifs) ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. {Answer in 150 words) fafiem, dam sit aarafinn ePfea ae fe sere aerate # afters & wfahfia at ae A aietan 7 sat Afr (am 150 walt 4 ARR) Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness. (Answer in 150 words) vara % 148 farm sate Ah sega 3 Tea ay sre coats fee gure HR aery fea 8? (sR 150 wei 4 afare) How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position? (Answer in 150 words) save of 4, ara 4 aaeierferan At saree a fitted we A dae set aH aA 2? (SR 150 wet 4 Afare) ‘To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India? (Answer in 150 words) “ana a -artatre ff a 4 zara ag Fee fad 81" cree fa saaera Ba, ards tft 4 fea wan aire axa Bh “ Ks (aR 150 wet 4 Afi) “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. (Answer in 150 words) “ce Feared Ta A afte safari & sera, wats eae eae aroha faa A ee rarer Ta ard 21” farcrr Afar (amt 150 wel # ifn) “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze. (Answer in 150 words) “arenfrs fren sit arre oftem at aris sar & fare ‘stad ge sara (ari erga | er)’ A de Fi Bans aA al sraeaeT 21” om Ife (sn 150 wet 4 Afar) “‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.” Comment. (Answer in 150 words) en fre sramrrer, ehh she gen & geaw aA akon ee aera eR A eT fT (CTs) Ta FE Aer ST BHM 8? Sere ee Fife) (Sr 150 weal 4 Afra) Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples. (Answer in 150 words) HXS-G-GSB/36 2 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 1010. 11. 12. 13. 14, “afe fara go cere often & fae A eer & @, a wedi ge cee sofa % Saat 81” am % arcs 4, wea & ae F anh Fara & wera ar oder FA) (3 150 weet 4 Shae) “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. (Answer in 150 words) 10 “cag usa tte, ta 6a Aw A fee aa wT aT ee TET A A Tee aie aa A RA ae safes geet 81" Rater FAC (SR 150 west 4 Sif) “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain. (Answer in 150 words) 10 ua use-firdty % orae wan a feats ae a ae ata aA Aes seh BP (sho ao sTRe) & Garten Hae Tea ve Sar @ EL erat, tho Ao sige ta % fea wea aro 4 7E weRTA Ft TS aA A afte arreiftrs al 81 area eee Val & fasts was F fare Fife (SR 250 wel 4 APE) The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India. (Answer in 250 words) 15 aft aan oreiht 3 oes A area soften 3 een a aA eg wee re ea 8, Fe a a caret ath auramnfel & Few sae aH ora EL eA Rea otk carat at ar fearon ane QUT Se & Yea AU (am 250 wal 4 fm) Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures. (Answer in 250 words) 15 ee ede ea eral eee Aira (am 250 wee 4 afi) Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India. (Answer in 250 words) 15 B vaahe wave a aren fas seis fara earths etch F) sea saree] Hara faan-atedl & arf otk adam feafa an arate Afra (amr 250 wedi # aifere) Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations. (Answer in 250 words) 15 HXS-G-GSB/36 3 [P-T.0.15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. a Peril & defies saa each aPhtat wee wh Oe A Safed we a & atk ainda Pra % frm woa-wewts bq Bea ah R? sua Sere & ara eh aia sell wr APA FEN (amr 250 wet 4 aifire) Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples. (Answer in 250 words) ea ante, at # fate 250 Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250 ea-wa aearsit fete agar rca sre 23 wt ct Faeries srr wat ecareten we: Bet ater eee & at ea site atitctt aia F oF ge B1 arth wer aifrart & 1 ees wea/urr % feng Pad ates Fees ard Re Te & 1 real ere eth Pig area 3 hah ee Rar er sees era rar ar 8, st 0 area 7 Bare apheg se-wre-se (a. #h.e.) gfe % rae I Fee ara ae Par rar eae 1 lg TEAR 3 nes 37-1 vat area 3 fede Hee eae 3 A Pa | WPA HEMT 1 10 em HT TA GO Meat H TAT III HEAT 11 420 TH BT TALEO MET H Zara | weal # shite aro afer eh era H eReae | VEA-BE-FH (FLAC. Gleave HF ATCA HS Me BIS Ges srTAT GSH eT a Yoh Ie AA | Question Paper Specific Instructions Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions : There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH. All questions are compulsory. The number of marks carried by a question /part is indicated against it. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one. Answers to Questions no. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Questions no. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words. Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off. HXS-6-6SU 1qu. Qs. Q4. Q5. qz. fe anfeca ft eft a eaied axe ge undta depfa F gah ahem ar Rater Fife | (150 Beat H sex Zifsre) Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture, (Answer in 150 words) an amet wa wat wars & festa dal F arnirs-enfiies gue snleri & sears var face a tafe Fife | (150 wedi sex Atfare) Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj. (Answer in 150 words) anda Reradt & whtecr A afeat aH qea verafte get wd arnfsrer-aiepfes arena 1 are ify, | (150 weal H sax aif) Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States. (Answer in 150 words) feaca &a cen afer adi Fo ycacrii & fatter aro ar sia ere aif | (150 wedi & sax aifare) Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats. (Answer in 150 words) vicars & at a 8 up ah} wage ana} Ge TM a wa Ui see (ASA) # age ae vfoera ar aA 2a @ | fader Afar | (150 wedt # sex afore) Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) wed afi sain & few aa Pera a yfi-sgn & vatawha sera gen & ? screwit ‘afea arerge | (150 meat 4 ae dfs) What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use ? Explain with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 2021 4 aféa sareragh faestei fi afas aensii ar aga ad ge ae vata HAS ERI VS waa al sareU | (150 west F sat Are) Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment. (Answer in 150 words) HXS-6-6SU 2 10 10 10 10 10 10 10Qs. Qo. Quo. qu. Qi. Qis. qua. ane Bt UH sores wat ArT ore 8 2 Farag Se Aire | (150 meat H sax Afra) Why is India considered as a subcontinent ? Elaborate your answer. (Answer in 150 words) yer & ar sik aiepfes sented At geet # anfearet aa wore oA fafa ot ata Aifse | (150 weal F sex Aifarz) Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems. (Answer in 150 words) ana 4 afeensit & aarftrerco At fier & fir gatas At after apr der Ae (150 weal # sex Afra) Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. (Answer in 150 words) seifat &t yf 3 fea diet ae cre eadam oredies ar aren Gan fen 2 fecroht fife | (250 wedi H sex dif) To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement ? Comment. (Answer in 250 words) seein sede wd afta sagt adie & dha wera viet & carvers arian a ere Fifa | (250 zeal F sez Zifae) Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. (Answer in 250 words) “ari fava aai & dra charitta sa wore & fare ww tite gah scam a ea wer wl yeaa ifsc | (250 weal H saz die) “There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement. (Answer in 250 words) fara At we veda sPacnail Gran an aferca secte aAifse gen sak earls then WS worat ar aera aula AifSre | (250 wet H sax Afra) Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples, (Answer in 250 words) AXS-G-6SU 3 10 10 10 15 15Quis. Qi6. quiz. Qis. Qis. Q20. orbit &t a sit sierhfte % ceftrent ar fraern fra ae srerr-srert S18 geet wR then & eaey atk ager hi afafatea oe waa ster 2 ere aif | (250 weet 4 sex difsre) How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth ? Explain. (Answer in 250 words) fara fats te same faa & agora warat A fetaar ifsc | (250 mei 4 see ifs) Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world. (Answer in 250 words) ang % sya weit § ong.d. sev & frend a ara SA aret Fes aration wera er @ ? (250 sedi i ae dif) What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India ? (Answer in 250 words) veer fren sq@ seeit A fader aed ee an A ee urea Se sara Frege vena srfere | (250 weet H sex difse) Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. (Answer in 250 words) frist aa 2 2 afes waa a ae 8 wrfad wet 8 2 een ae ada aes a sh sonia a ca 2 2 (250 areal H arr ifr) What is Cryptocurrency ? How does it affect global society ? Has it been affecting Indian society also ? (Answer in 250 words) rete ware qe annfre apa A fia G8 are cant 2? eH aA aT aftadai ar frac afi | (250 ect i sax dfs) How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values ? Enumerate the changes taking place in it. (Answer in 250 words) AXS-G-6SU 4 15 15 15 15