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Q.4 You are posted as the Commissioner of Police in a metropolitan city where a visiting foreign dignitary, with President-level security cover, is scheduled to visit for an official function. As a part of the security preparedness, it has been decided that no vehicular traffic will be allowed on the route which will be taken by the foreign dignitary to reach the venue of the function in the city. However, just 15 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the dignitary, you are informed that a critically-ill patient is stuck on the way to the hospital in a private car along with his family. In this situation, answer the following: (a) Discuss the issues involved in halting traffic for VIP movement. (b) List the options available to you in this situation with their merits and demerits. (c) What will be your course of action? Justify with proper reasoning. (20 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- Briefly state the facts of the case. Write the issues involved in halting traffic for VIP movement. Mention the options available to you along with their pros and cons. Write a course of action that you will take and why.
Q.3 Examine the challenges faced by start-ups in India. What has been the government’s role in simplifying these challenges? (15 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-editorial/policy-engine-on-keep-going-startup-india/articleshow/95646025.cms Introduce the answer by briefly talking about the status of start-up industry in India. In the body, mention the challenges faced by the start-ups. Next, mention some of the government initiatives to support the start-ups. Suggest a way forward. Conclude suitably.
Q.2 The ratification of the India-Australia trade deal by the parliament further underlines the positive relationship between both countries. Comment. (10 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-australia-ecta-free-trade-agreement-8286252/ In the introduction, mention the ratification of ECTA by the Australian parliament. In first party of the body, shed light upon the utility of the deal for both countries. In next part, mention points related to cooperation between both countries in other areas. Conclude by mentioning that the interests of both countries… Continue reading Q.2 The ratification of the India-Australia trade deal by the parliament further underlines the positive relationship between both countries. Comment. (10 Marks)
Q.1 Even though it introduced several features which later laid the foundation for the Indian Constitution, the Government of India Act 1935 had several shortcomings. Examine. (10 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- Introduce with a few lines on the Government of India Act of 1935. In the body, write about the provisions of the Act and then point out the limitations of the Act. Conclude by quoting Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous opinion of a machine with all brakes but no engine about the act.
Q.4 If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so. Discuss. (10 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- Briefly discuss the moral foundations of a law. Explain the basis of an unjust law. Mention the need to disobey and oppose an unjust law, with examples. Conclude accordingly.
Q.3 The concentration of wealth at the top necessitates addressing scarcity of resources for the masses. In this context, assess the potential of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in furthering the goals of economic equity. (10 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- Introduce the answer by defining the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI). In the body, discuss the potential benefits of UBI. In the next part, discuss the challenges associated with UBI. Conclude the answer by highlighting some measures which can be taken either parallelly or in place of UBI. Â
Q.1 Examine the reasons behind rising communalism in the Indian National Movement. What were its consequences? (10 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by briefly explaining the term Communalism. Write about the factors that contributed to fanning communal consciousness during the Indian freedom struggle. Mention about the consequences fuelling from communal consciousness. Conclude accordingly.
Q.2 Highlight the concerns associated with the smooth functioning of the Election Commission of India. Suggest ways to make it more efficient. (10 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pratap-bhanu-mehta-judiciary-may-not-be-the-best-selector-election-commissioners-8285736/ Introduce the answer by mentioning the constitutional provisions related to the ECI and its importance. In the body of the answer, list down the challenges that that the ECI faces. In the next part of the body, mention ways to ensure its smooth functioning and build trust among the people. Conclude suitably.… Continue reading Q.2 Highlight the concerns associated with the smooth functioning of the Election Commission of India. Suggest ways to make it more efficient. (10 Marks)
Q.4 Education is useless, unless it can move one’s conscience into action. Analyze the role of education in building conscientious character. (10 Marks)
Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by describing the meaning of education. Mention impact of education on one’s actions. In body, list points highlighting the role of education in building a conscientious character. Conclude with a quote mentioning importance of education in bringing change in the world.
