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Geography influences almost every aspect of human life. Highlight the link between physical geography and contemporary Indian politics. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comment: This type of question in Paper One of GS is quite common and they combine some aspects of India like culture, society, religion with the geographic spread of our nation. Start with an introductory paragraph regarding the first statement as in how geography influences human life in general and then in the same… Continue reading Geography influences almost every aspect of human life. Highlight the link between physical geography and contemporary Indian politics. (250 Words)

The fight against TB is painful and long-drawn. Present the challenges in conquering the disease and provide solutions. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Present some statistics on the state of TB in India 2. What are the challenges faced by TB regimen 3. Provide suitable solutions Answer: India has the highest TB burden in the world. In 2018, 2.15 million TB case were reported. The SDG 3 aims to end the epidemics of tuberculosis by 2030.… Continue reading The fight against TB is painful and long-drawn. Present the challenges in conquering the disease and provide solutions. (250 Words)

Chief of Defence staff offers hope as the good first step in a long road of defence reforms. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the idea of CDS 2. How does it benefit 3. What else remains to be done in defence reforms Answer: The CDS is a high military office that oversees and coordinates the working of the three Services, and offers seamless tri-service views and single-point advice to the Executive (in India’s case,… Continue reading Chief of Defence staff offers hope as the good first step in a long road of defence reforms. Discuss. (250 Words)

You are posted in some part of the country as the superintendent of police. A lower caste engineer boy married a higher caste teacher girl in a highly patriarchal and stratified society in your area. In the rage of anger and outrage the patriarchs call meeting of panchayat and decide to punish the couple and severely punish the boy to teach a lesson to lower caste so that such incident would not be repeated in future. Knowing this the couple rushes to your office for protection from the members of upper caste, some of whom chased them to the SP office. Your office has been encircled by upper caste people and they demanded handing over the couple for action decided by the Panchayat. Given below are some alternatives before you: (i) You will hand over the couple to the crowd and leave their fate on the rationality of the panchayat members. (ii) You will protect the couple and persuade them to respect and accept the caste based system of marriage; separate and say sorry publicly in Panchayat with a legal statement that they will never meet again. (iii) You will keep the couple under police protection and try to pacify the crowd and persuade them to allow the two adults to decide about their lives on their own. (a) Discuss the merits and demerits of each alternative. (b) Which is the best thing/ best course of action to do for the police officer in this case? Give reasons for your answer. (250 words)

The handing over of the couple to the Panchayat members and leaving their fate to them by the police officer will amount to indifference and dereliction of duty as he knows well that in a stratified society anything like inter-caste marriages between lower caste and upper caste adults that violates the established traditions is taken… Continue reading You are posted in some part of the country as the superintendent of police. A lower caste engineer boy married a higher caste teacher girl in a highly patriarchal and stratified society in your area. In the rage of anger and outrage the patriarchs call meeting of panchayat and decide to punish the couple and severely punish the boy to teach a lesson to lower caste so that such incident would not be repeated in future. Knowing this the couple rushes to your office for protection from the members of upper caste, some of whom chased them to the SP office. Your office has been encircled by upper caste people and they demanded handing over the couple for action decided by the Panchayat. Given below are some alternatives before you: (i) You will hand over the couple to the crowd and leave their fate on the rationality of the panchayat members. (ii) You will protect the couple and persuade them to respect and accept the caste based system of marriage; separate and say sorry publicly in Panchayat with a legal statement that they will never meet again. (iii) You will keep the couple under police protection and try to pacify the crowd and persuade them to allow the two adults to decide about their lives on their own. (a) Discuss the merits and demerits of each alternative. (b) Which is the best thing/ best course of action to do for the police officer in this case? Give reasons for your answer. (250 words)

While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: In the intro, define regionalism. The importance should be given to the regionalism at national level. Then mention some of the incidents of regionalism happening in India and the reason behind it. (Regionalism in India is more of a political regionalism rather than a secessionist movement) Briefly discuss the challenges of regionalism in… Continue reading While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss. (250 Words)

The education system should not be concerned about the quantity, but the quality of education. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the problem of poor education quality in India – ASER, university rankings, etc., 2. Highlight the reasons for poor standards 3. Provide necessary solutions Answer: India’s demographic dividend depends on the learning level of students. The quality of education has a direct bearing on any economy. Although, India has made rapid… Continue reading The education system should not be concerned about the quantity, but the quality of education. Discuss. (250 Words)

The crisis of clean air in India is at critical crossroads. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Substantiate with facts, the extent of clean air crisis in India 2. Mention the reasons behind the severity of air pollution; in both urban as well rural landscape. 3. Provide solutions Answer: Air pollution is now the third-highest cause of death among all health risks, ranking just above smoking, in India. According to Greenpeace India report… Continue reading The crisis of clean air in India is at critical crossroads. Discuss. (250 Words)

Answer the following questions: (a.) Is it as much of a mistake to define ‘right action’ as to define ‘good consequence’? (b.)What is your conception of ‘the good life’? How can it be attained? (250 Words)

(a.) Is it as much of a mistake to define ‘right action’ as to define ‘good consequence’? The above statement captures the essence of consequentialist and deontological approaches. Consequentialism talks of a good consequence regardless of whether the action was right or wrong. It say ends justify means. Deontological view talks of the right action… Continue reading Answer the following questions: (a.) Is it as much of a mistake to define ‘right action’ as to define ‘good consequence’? (b.)What is your conception of ‘the good life’? How can it be attained? (250 Words)

The legacy of WWII is getting diluted in the 21st century. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: This is a multilayered question. The legacy of WWII are many and the present world affairs reflect how the achievements of post WWII world affairs are on decline. In the intro, mention the challenges that world faced after the second world war and how the new world order came into being : Integration… Continue reading The legacy of WWII is getting diluted in the 21st century. Comment. (250 Words)

The National Medical Commission Act is the need of the hour for reforming medical education. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the provisions of NMC Act 2. Why was it brought in first place and what are the intended benefits of the body. 3. What are its limitations 4. What should be done to do away those limitations? 5. Provide a suitable conclusion Answer: The National Medical Commission Bill is the product… Continue reading The National Medical Commission Act is the need of the hour for reforming medical education. Discuss. (250 Words)

Abrogation of Article 370 completes the process of integration of Kashmir with India. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss Art. 370 briefly 2. Discuss how Art 370 limited integration with the rest of India 3. Discuss if its abrogation will finish integration – what is left 4. Provide your opinion as a conclusion Answer: The Centre government recently revoked Article 370 of the Constitution which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and brought… Continue reading Abrogation of Article 370 completes the process of integration of Kashmir with India. Comment. (250 Words)

Answer the following questions: (a.) What is ‘justice’? What are its different kinds? (b.) Is ‘democracy’ the best form of political organisation? (250 Words)

a. What is ‘justice’? What are its different kinds? The concept of justice occupies centre stage both in ethics, and in legal and political philosophy. From Plato to John Rawls, everyone’s central concern has been justice. It takes on different meanings in different practical contexts. 1. Justice has to do with how individual people are… Continue reading Answer the following questions: (a.) What is ‘justice’? What are its different kinds? (b.) Is ‘democracy’ the best form of political organisation? (250 Words)

How did the architecture of Delhi Sultanate period reflect contemporary socio politico economic realities? (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: This is a bit tricky question and here is the reason why : It is combining two different themes together. You have to discuss the architecture of the Delhi Sultanate period in terms of the socio-politico-economic conditions of that time. Your answers should be based on how the conditions of that era reflected… Continue reading How did the architecture of Delhi Sultanate period reflect contemporary socio politico economic realities? (250 Words)

The water management in India needs an overhaul to meet the array of issues from climate change to food security. Discuss the challenges and provide solutions. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Give an overview of water sources and demands on water 2. Mention the challenges in water management in India 3. Provide solutions Answer: Recent incident of severe drinking water crisis in various parts of the country like Chennai, Bihar etc highlights the need for efficient water management practices in India. India is… Continue reading The water management in India needs an overhaul to meet the array of issues from climate change to food security. Discuss the challenges and provide solutions. (250 Words)

Discuss the ethical issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Mention what AI is and how it benefits 2. Discuss the ethical challenges it poses 3. Present solutions Answer: AI is the science of building computers that can solve problems the way humans do. With intelligent machines enabling high level cognitive processes like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem solving and decision making, coupled with… Continue reading Discuss the ethical issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence. (250 Words)

Most youngsters in India seem to be motivated more by the perks and privileges associated with government jobs than the prospects of public service. What would you do to change the scenario? (250 Words)

With both global and domestic economy not booming, the public sector has become one of the most sought after career option. By offering an above average lifestyle, a secure tenure, a well defined promotion structure and various other perks like accommodation, car, domestic help, etc., it is competing with the high packages of the private… Continue reading Most youngsters in India seem to be motivated more by the perks and privileges associated with government jobs than the prospects of public service. What would you do to change the scenario? (250 Words)

The purpose of the social reform movements in the 19th century was to ‘purify’ and ‘rediscover’ an Indian civilization that would be conformant with the European ideals of rationalism, empiricism, monotheism and individualism. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: The question revolves around the social reform movement of 19th century which was initiated by people like Raja Ram Mohun Roy, Ishwar Chand Vidya Sagar etc. The key words in the question are purify and rediscover. Therefore you have to base your answer on the fact that these reformers were not trying to… Continue reading The purpose of the social reform movements in the 19th century was to ‘purify’ and ‘rediscover’ an Indian civilization that would be conformant with the European ideals of rationalism, empiricism, monotheism and individualism. Comment. (250 Words)

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Briefly list what Indian art and heritage consist of 2. What are the challenges faced in safeguarding them 3. What steps would you suggest to protect them Answer: India has a vast basket of living and diverse cultural traditions, traditional expressions, intangible cultural heritage comprising masterpieces which need institutional support and encouragement… Continue reading Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment. (250 Words)

Despite disastrous floods in the past, it remains a perennial problem in India. What are the reasons for frequent flooding and what steps would you suggest to address the same. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: 1. Mention the examples of past floods in India 2. Quote the reasons for frequent flooding 3. Suggest steps to prevent floods Answer: India is considered as the world’s most disaster prone country on account of its unique geo-climatic conditions. According to the Geological Survey of India (GSI), the major flood prone regions… Continue reading Despite disastrous floods in the past, it remains a perennial problem in India. What are the reasons for frequent flooding and what steps would you suggest to address the same. (250 Words)

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