Questions From The Hindu 29/10/2013
1. Do you think linking of rivers is a feasible solution for bringing water security to the water deficient regions? Suggest alternative methods for water conservation and utilization in dry regions. (250 Words)
2. What are the socio-economic constraints faced in the preservation of the Sundarbans ecology? Analyze how the participation of local people is crucial in protection of the Sunderbans ecology. (200 Words)
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3. What is the relation between Repo rate and inflation? (50 Words)
4. Throw light on the importance of border roads in national security. (150 Words)
5. Examine how money laundering affects the economic development. (200 Words)
6. Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (100 Words)
7. If the number of voters opting for NOTA option is more than the number of votes polled by any of the candidates, will the candidate be disqualified? Explain (50 Words)
8. ” Social impact analysis and assessment of environmental effects should be included at the very beginning of the total process of development planning,” Comment. (200 Words)
9. Do you think the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 is a step in right direction in ensuring fair acquisition of land? Critically examine the important features of the act. (250 Words)
10. How geothermal energy is produced? How can it be used for power generation? (150 Words)
11. Cape Melville (50 Words)
12. “India’s foreign policy is the prerogative of the Centre, not the State.” Comment. (150 Words)
16. How independent is India’s foreign policy when it comes to managing its relations with its neighbors? Critically evaluate. (200 Words)
17. Comment on the impact of new rules under the new Companies Act 2013 on the companies. Does new rules adequately protect depositors? Examine. (200 Words)
18. “As the country develops economically, its double burden of malnutrition and its health implications will increasingly affect women and those who are socio-economically weak.” Critically analyze in the Indian context. (250 Words)
19. What are the benefits and risks of throwing open the financial sector to foreign banks in India? Explain. (200 Words)