28, December 2013
1. Differentiate between economic growth and development. Why do you think India lags behind in development despite good economic growth? Comment (200 Words)
2. Explain the importance of ports to the Indian economy and throw light on the problems being faced by them.
3. In your opinion why is it important to save Western Ghats? What measures would you propose to bring a balance between ecology and livelihood in these ecologically sensitive regions? (200 Words)
4. What is the difference between Geo-synchronous and geostationary orbit? What are the applications of Geo-synchronous satellites? (200 Words)
5. Write a note on the contribution of Parsi community to the industrial sector in India. (200 Words)
6. With suitable examples provide a broad outline of the impact of ethnic conflicts on the African polity. (200 Words)
7. Beidou satellite network (50 Words)
8. Examine how India can use its space technology to forge strategic relationships with its neighboring countries. (200 Words)
9. ” Focus on expanding the higher education sector to provide access has led to a situation where research and scholarship have been neglected.” Comment. (200 Words)
10. What is mutual fund? (100 Words)
11. What are the limitations of National Pension Scheme? How these limitations can be addressed? (200 Words)
