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State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria.

Q4. State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria. - Agriculture Introduction  Land reform refers to efforts to reform the ownership...

Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyse the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures.

Q7. Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyse the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures. (10m) - Environment & DM Introduction...

‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.’ What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.

Q19. ‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.’ What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer. (15m) Introduction India is increasingly becoming the ‘centre...

Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid 1990s.

Q13. Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid 1990s. (15m) Introduction Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, while discussing the provisions related to the president’s rule in...

‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO(International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security.

Q20. ‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO(International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security. (15m) Introduction The sea holds a significant...

Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India.

Q14. Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. (15m) About Civil Society Organisations  A civil society organization (CSO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens’ group which is organized...

Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws.

Q12. Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws. (15m) Introduction - Explain -  Gender justice - It seeks to promote equitable development opportunities for all irrespective of biological sex. These...

Skill development programs have succeed in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyze the linkages between education, skill and employment.

Q18. Skill development programs have succeed in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyze the linkages between education, skill and employment. (15m) Introduction: According to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE),...

The  crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this adequacy.

Q6. The  crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this adequacy. (10m)  Introduction Development process refers to the multi-faceted journey any country takes to achieve...

Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.

Q7. Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions. (10m) Introduction:  You can start by writing about what CCI is along...