Questions From The Hindu, 04/11/2013
1. “It was a natural corollary that India should turn its attention to science satellites.” What do you understand by the statement? Elaborate. (150 Words)
2. “Most government schemes fail not because they are inherently defective, but because many a times on the ground the necessary infrastructure is non-existent.” Comment (150 Words)
3. What were the consequences of UK’s proposed immigration policy of subjecting visitors from six “high-risk” Commonwealth countries to a certain bond plan? Examine. (100 Words)
4. Amrit Mahal Kaval grasslands (50 Words)
5. What is the rationale behind Saudi Nitaqat policy? What is its implication on Indian labour force working in Saudi Arabia? (150 Words)
6. “In India, the functioning of democratic institutions and the deepening of the democratic process along with the efforts to implement constitutional mandates for affirmative action have induced higher levels of political mobilization.” Do you agree with this view? Elaborate. (200 Words)
7. What is the significance of local elections held in Kosovo? Briefly explain the causes of tension between Serbia and Kosovo. (200 Words)
8. Examine why there is an escalation of tension between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen in the Palk Strait. (150 Words)
9. “Afghanistan faces war on many fronts, and the deadliest might be on the narcotics front.” Comment. (200 Words)
10. Is the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) in vehicles a completely cleaner option to reduce pollution in our cities? Substantiate. (100 Words)
11. What factors triggered 1971 Bangladesh war? What were the consequences of the war? (150 Words)
12. Lorenzo’s Oil (50 Words)
13. In your opinion, what measures should be taken by the government to prevent communal clashes from happening? (200 Words)
14. “The two dimensions along which India fares worst are generation of employment and protection of the environment while growing its GDP.” Do you agree with the statement? Explain why. Also shed light on how can India perform better in this regard. (250 Words)
15. Critically comment on the role of foreign institutional investment (FII) in India’s economic growth and development. (150 Words)
