14, January 2014
C3,C4
“Aadhaar is the biggest anti-corruption platform.” Do you agree with this view? Substantiate. (200 Words)
C5,C6
What are the advantages and disadvantages of allowing FDI in retail sector in India? Do you think arguments made against it are justified? Comment. (200 Words)
C7,C8 LEADERS
Discuss the causes of river pollution in India and highlight with examples the threats posed by polluted rivers to environment and people . (200 Words)
C9,C10
What were the circumstances that led to the 1962 Indo-China war? Write a critical note on India’s preparedness in its borders to avoid 1962 like situation. (200 Words)
D1,D2
Write a note on the beginning of India’s peaceful nuclear program? What are the challenges India is facing in setting up more reactors to meet the increasing demand for electricity? Discuss. (200 Words)
D3,D4
Write a note on the objectives and components of National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (200 Words)
D5,D6
” Pluralism is the keystone of India’s civilisation and culture.” Comment.
D7,D8
“It is misleading to cast environmental safeguards and development as conflicting imperatives when they are vitally interlinked.” Do you agree with the statement? Elaborate. (200 Words)
D9,D10
Bring out the differences between Carnatic and Hindustani classical music. Examine why classical music in India is not a popular career choice. (200 Words)
