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All subjects 73 Agriculture 3 Art and Culture 1 Disaster Management 1 Economics 7 Environment 2 Ethics 13 Geography 7 Governance 3 Indian Society 5 Internal Security 4 International Relations 4 Modern History 5 Polity 9Post Independence 0Science and Technology 4 Social Justice 4 World History 1

All GS papers 73 GS1 20 GS2 20 GS3 20 GS4 13

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Geography › Primary sector

Geography › Primary sector

2017

In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development.” Discuss.
Geography › Secondary Sector

Geography › Secondary Sector

2017

Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.
Geography › Water Management

Geography › Water Management

2017

In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all – weather inland navigation in India?
Governance › Civil Services

Governance › Civil Services

2017

Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment
Governance › SHGs

Governance › SHGs

2017

‘The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.
Indian Society › Communalism

Indian Society › Communalism

2017

Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.
Indian Society › Diversity and pluralism

Indian Society › Diversity and pluralism

2017

In the context of diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.
Indian Society › Emerging Urbanisation Trends

Indian Society › Emerging Urbanisation Trends

2017

The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues employment but has also created new problems. Substantiate this statement with examples.
Indian Society › Social empowerment

Indian Society › Social empowerment

2017

What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
Internal Security › Cyber Security

Internal Security › Cyber Security

2017

Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.

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