A-BRL-M-HTUC STAT eT wea GENERAL STUDIES Paper—II wna: dt ae wRHTA TH: 250 Time Allowed : Three Hours Meacximum Marks : 250 weet ward agter wet 3 soe 2 8 wea Peiffer vere ager et amaphs we am wet (25) 07 Fett alte ST mat F wt BH at wer ata #1 wee wera sis ver @ sia gf Bi vara Hong sem FY oe fires seven @ wer, we aye (Question-cum-Answer) Yaa F Mfkce wre oe sete oT ares By wT MoM F aa oT TEM A A wa ga A ow aE RT wat weit @ sox Prife RA wy gee Wen & seqer Sar eer sreqten Fae we a eT Fe ae ome ant Fh weyse eee wr a ae tT oe et) UESTION PAPER SPECIFI TRUC’ NS Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting qu ‘There are TWENTY FIVE questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH. Alll the questions are compulsory. The number of marks carried by question/part is indicated against it. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one. Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off. A BLM HTC @gett & sac Shoat F fake meade @ afew ae Sar wae Tee eae oA Re eATTE A aarkg alte wept & Answer questions in NOT MORE than the word limit specified for each in the parenth Content of the answer is more important than its length :— Qt Q2. Q4. Qs. eartet fem at orf a emt F waa ge ag ert fer 2013 9 aEfee are geeaitea’ aura ey & afrarh afea ar fear 31 ead a A aet HOT A aia qAfaat A Paar se) ee fer aA ora aaeAs she saa aeerth A oh eat #E 1 [200 Tee] With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the challenges expected in its implementation in right camest. Also discuss other provisions in the Bill and their implications, [200 words] 10 facta wiftca ox ae wdet (FRBM) afBPay 2003 F wee SEA Fe aTeT a? see age weet ste wach waiter a aamaaics far aE! [200 ¥y] What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 ? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. [200 words] 10 are ere? (Tax expenditure) a wr ad & 7 ye Ga wr vam aa ge Aaa we ae wet A sae-daedt Aiea a Fa ge He Fi [200 We] What is the meaning of the term ‘tax expenditure’ ? Taking housing sector as an example, discuss how it influences the budgetary policies of the government. [200 words] 10 am geen Rar @ oer Hoye s Bo Redo A one G1 Ga veh wafer F Birr anise ar wrasse Besa Ae. wa et ae A were fe fer eae WoT (WTO) # xat shad Rie gers a me @ ? [200 ee] Food Security Bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concems it has, generated in WTO. [200 words} 10 ody a cetia are we goat St A art ah RT gare Ft on aera Ata 22 pf ouPhin wermer eae ar SHR erat SeT Paha eel A oneiterese Parco FE | [200 Bea] What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and at state levels ? Critically analyse the agricultural subsidy regime with reference to the distortions created by it. [200 words] 10 ALRLMNNTUC ®Q6. Q7, Qs. sree 3 Sere Heer a caren. gPafoam wea fq arr sein A yah wie sea 2g sort A age Tet aA aera 21 ga aT Te snes vaTT sree! [200 Teg] India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement. [200 words] 10 anata cafes att eeu oe saree & ger aT oder ae ae A ages EPL a aaioorre an vfterat we wl F 2 Rasa AICI [200 weg] Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indians. Are they competing with the MNCs satisfactorily ? Discuss. [200 words] 10 rede sefaeeen % gare, gf sear ste mesh sere F de eae eer IRIE) sree pe sey a gard Feuer a sae Yo aSaredt Ft fae AST [200 Tee] Establish relationship between land reforms, agriculture productivity and elimination of poverty in the Indian economy. Discuss the difficulties in designing and implementation of agriculture- friendly land reforms in India, [200 words] 10 Q 9a) aterreT S are ae Tale Fagen gee a F Ae ger Pe Fe van Fo were a faa FR) [100 Teg] Discuss the impact of FDI entry into Multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy. [100 words} 5 Q. %b) Fehr area 7 aeae 2012 F agar af anf ara aguef qea seer ae ae % Ret veer ASe (DY a whe ea dh, ve xe Mae Fc ad rere of ae oat wal gg 21 pret # far afc [100 we] Though India allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in what is called multi-brand retail through the joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI, even after a year, has not picked up. Discuss the reasons. [100 words] 3 Q10. at F ae a far Se (GST) wReeH eT FB aa at fate FR) wT ae a Qui. am, eet A faere Fo aret a wares avila aA! (200 wee] Discuss the rationale for introducing Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Bring out critically the reasons for the delay in roll out for its regime. [200 words] 10 werd gat a sitar a ar act F fq aa at eta Hah ved a uw aw fafem 1 [200 sez] Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of conventional energy. [200 words] 10 ABEL MATIC 9Qi2. Q3. Q14. Qs. aX srereye dear FB Pee A Aeeewrdt awfare str (PPP) Fist er sila waar gaa wel 1 ga Fist Bo verfamer Hy marttetienw saa FE [200 wee] Adoption of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free of criticism. Critically discuss pros and cons of the model. [200 words] 10 srediy wer after frat (Patent Law) 1970 # srt 3(d) ¥ af 2005 Fact water ae ach wad A ewe wee Ey ae AAT aie fe ead are water samery 3 arrafee at rergae (Glivec) ® Rea afore saat aT Pea Ve arethere frat [200 2] Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(4) in Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its judgement in rejecting Novratis’ patent application for ‘Glivec’. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision. [200 words] 10 ‘Pitaa wat ats dani’ (FDCs) F ay wT wae @ 2 sak yeas wt fase ‘fare 1 [200 wee] What do you understand by Fixed Dose Drug Combinations (FDCs) ? Discuss their merits and demerits. {200 words] 10 fede F ‘aaa Prefs gree wo’ 8 am wr wand z 2 gat falar sagat a Raa Ae esi 2a AX at wr fear Per ga va fer we ana e 7? Fr! [200 ee] What do you understand by Umpire Decision Review System in Cricket ? Discuss its various components. Explain how silicone tape on the edge of a bat may fool the system ? [200 words] 10 Q 16(a) ‘safer weet’ (digital signature) FH tot @ 2 swe grr wavie eT ATT at 2 2 sigtrs sane’ a wae Pe sine PAO qaTET) [100 Tea] What is a digital signature ? What does its authentication mean ? Give various salient built-in features of a digital signature. [100 words] 5 Q. 16(b) 3-3 GD) yar aati Pra vere ach wal @ 2 ee aefie A ore Gis fat [100 wee] How does the 3D printing technology work ? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the technology. [100 words] 5 Q. 17a) FRP fafa ver aan dar & 2? star semea Ba Har 2 ? Bares site ae sein F gad sadn Ff fete sfc) [100 Tea] ‘What is an FRP composite material ? How are they manufactured ? Discuss their applications in aviation and automobile industries. [100 words] 5 ABRLMATUC ®Q. 17(b) set affe Tia Fa (Run-of-river) sa faga aft @ sma qa wHet @ ? ae Peer Qs. QuUs. Q.20. Qazi. Q.22, ara wa faa ePeiorn & fra vere fier eri 3 ? [100 meq] What do you understand by Run-of-river hydroelectricity project ? How is it different from any other hydroelectricity project ? [100 words] 5 Pred wie & fy Aeniea a ae rater Pear weal € 7 wa Fey 3 art fever wat woe # fT ger git we eT A 7 [200 we] How important are vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management ? As an administrator, what are key areas that you would focus on in a Disaster Management System. [200 words] 10 saa aaa # a viens ae ¢ ? ser aaa aa F fam wataen we at dara Fi’ ar ‘val’ AY saureon at fader wife) [200 wea] What are the consequences of Illegal mining ? Discuss the Ministry of Environment and Forests’ concept of GO AND NO GO zones for coal mining sector. [200 words] 10 area Fendt ae Aft at ofr atc ier A aT weOT AT ET, aR For aga Paar a sda & fam shige at a aft writfedt af aaa aes aa F ares ats & vier ste dart F fe aa tanh sraury F ? [200 wee] Enumerate the National Water Policy of India. Taking river Ganges as an example, discuss the strategies which may be adopted for river water pollution control and management. What are the legal provisions of management and handling of hazardous wastes in India ? [200 words} 10 ag ut einer tr a oni aye fae ue Wik gen wife eo 21 ura # faq wep a wer 2 st we Gat F aah F faq wT sey yoy ot aif@z ? [200 wea] Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace ? [200 words} 10 ‘annfer eat £44" (Social Networking Sites) PI adh & site ea weil A FT Gee Say Wega ert F 7? [200 ee] What are social networking sites and what security implications do these sites present 2 [200 words} 10 ABRLINNTUC ©Q23. Q.24. Q25. qe ear fedow gaara sare meme ENT ya ST seTHERT ae ardware A A ast TT waa &1 ay ‘gaacihat sare wer qa! (Cyber warfare) F Fr Tad F 7 RG WI fia aad & aft were 8 erat Setar aifag ste aa a eTa Fraet st dard a at ewe Hf) (200 Ta] Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even ‘Al Qaeda or terrorism, What do you understand by Cyber warfare ? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same. [200 words] 10 ana @ aftart a ure 244, aqgfae a afta aa F ueed 8 dela 81 sae ted ah & wafeae a wea 8 anh ga Fo wer da ae aera ar eae MIC) [200 Tex] Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas. Analyse the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the Fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing extremism. [200 words] 10 efi wen & afteeae Bet cen waza & anf fata ae Polke Ae ah gfe a ard # aiafte gen A gatieet der view & Sa gel B ? [200 wea] How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar ? [200 words] 10 ALL IMITUC ©