GENERAL KNOWLEDGE – 2004, SECTION I

                       Time Allowed: Three Hours             maximum Marks: 300

Candidates should attempt ALL questions

 SECTION I

1.       Answer any three of three of the following  (about 150 words each):

(a)    Discuss the impact of genetic engineering in molecular biology.

(b)   Illustrate with examples the different types of biomes.

(c)    Discuss the measures adopted in controlling diseases in plants.

(d)   Explain the concept ‘Continental Drift’. Give supporting evidences.

(e)   What is LASER? What are its applications?

2.       Answer any one of the following (about 150 words):

(a)    Examine the characteristics of good governance’

(b)   “Federal in Structure, the Indian Constitution is unitary in spirit.’ Elucidate the statement and account for its unitary features.

3.       Answer any two of the following (about 150 words each):

(a)    Why do we need Legal Aid as a part of our judicial system? What initiatives have so far been taken to provide legal aid?

(b)   Identify ailments in the election system in India and suggest remedial measures.

(c)    How is the Independence of Judiciary protected in the Constitution of India?

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE – 2003 ,SECTION II

SECTION II

4.       Answer any THREE of the following (about 100 words each);

(a)    Classify mountains and discuss their usefulness to man.

(b)   Discuss the landforms associated with mature and Old River.

(c)    Categories earthquakes and discuss their impact on land.

(d)   Discuss some important methods to check soil erosion by water.

(e)   Write a note on cryogenic engine.

5.       Answer any THREE of the following (about 100 words  each):

(a)    What are climatic Zones?

(b)   What are the nature regions of India?

(c)    What are the different types of rainfall?

(d)   What is SARS? How is it caused and how can it be prevented?

(e)    What is a normal cycle of erosion?

6.       Answer any THREE of the following (about 100 words each):

(a)    Give an account of the ancient Indian republics.

(b)   Srimad Bhagvat Gita has a significant role in the life of an Indian. In this perspective underline the views of sharva Shri Sankarachrya, Ramanujacharya, BalGangadhar Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi.

(c)     Discuss the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.

(d)   What is the amending process in the Constitution as lay down by the provisions of Art.368?

(e)   Write a note on the Office of Attorney General of India.

7.       Answer any THREE of the following (about 100 words each):

(a)    Discuss the role of Regional Political parties in Indian political System.

(b)   Describe the powers and functions of Village Panchayats.

(c)    Evaluate the role of moderates in the National Movement of India.

(d)   Comment on the social and political significance of Poona Pact.

(e)   ‘Rural development programmes are to correct imbalance and ensure sustainable development Comment.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE – 2002, SECTION II

Time Allowed: Three Hours      Maximum Marks: 300

Candidates should attempt ALL question from Section II

SECTION   II

4.       Answer any THREE of the following (about 100 words each) :

(a)    Divide India into major physiographic regions and describe their salient features.

(b)   Write a note on the artificial satellites and their applications.

(c)    What are Jet Streams? Explain.

(d)   Write a note on mangrove swamps of India.

(e)   What is biological weathering? Explain.

5.       Answer any THREE of the following (about 100 words each):

(a)    What are fronts? Explain.

(b)   What is cloud seeding?

(c)    What are tides? Describe.

(d)   What is ozone layer? Explain its significance.

(e)   What is Range land?

6.       Answer any THREE of the following (about 100 words each) :

(a)    Discuss the importance of Mauryan Empire in Indian history.

(b)   Examine the development of literature during Sangam period.

(c)    Discuss article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

(d)   What is the Code of Conduct for M.P. s? Why it is essential?

(e)   Comment on the Constitutional status of U. P.S. C.

7.       Answer any THREE of the following ( about 100 words each) :

(a)    Examine the international status of U.S.A after Sept. 11, 2001.

(b)   Discuss the role of Press in Indian political system.

(c)    Comment on the impact of Bhakti movement on Indian society.

(d)   Explain the objectives and methods of the Extremists in National movement.

(e)   Critically evaluate Preamble of Indian Constitution.