16, February 2014
1. “Manufacturing activity, required for boosting employment and perking up economic growth, has taken a hit due to structural issues.” Examine. (200 Words)
2. It is said that basic science in India is neglected and given lowest priority. In your opinion what are the reasons behind this apathy? Comment. (200 Words)
3. “India’s is a dual economy with surplus labour.” Elaborate. (200 Words)
4. “Employment growth in India basically reflects labour force growth.” Examine. (200 Words)
5. What do you understand by ethics in governance? Explain how ethics is important for clean governance. (200 Words)
6. What are autoimmune diseases and how they are caused? Examine the magnitude of its presence in India’s population. (200 Words)
7. What do you understand by Introgressive hybridisation? How is it important for Indian agriculture? Explain. (200 Words)
8. Write a critical note on the issue of ‘D’ voters in Assam. (200 Words)
9. What were the circumstances that led to the invasion of Afghanistan by the USSR in 1979? What were its consequences? Comment. (200 Words)
