Mains Answer Writing

Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.

Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy. Comment.

Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard.

(a) What do you understand by 'moral integrity' and 'professional efficiency' in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples. (b) 'International aid' is an accepted form of helping 'resource-challenged' nations. Comment on 'ethics in contemporary international aid'. Support your answer with suitable examples.

What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?

Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.

What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.

(a) "Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society." In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society? (b) In the context of work environment, differentiate between 'coercion' and 'undue influence' with suitable examples.

Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.

The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially. Comment.

How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.

(a) "The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer." - Mahatma Gandhi. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? (b) "To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves." - Jawaharlal Nehru. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? (c) "Do not hate anybody, because that hatred that comes out from you must, in the long run, come back to you. If you love, that love will come back to you, completing the circle." - Swami Vivekananda. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context?

Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.

Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty.

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.

(a) "What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills - your EQ - not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests." Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer. (b) Differentiate 'moral intuition' from 'moral reasoning' with suitable examples.

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices.

Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare?

(a) Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision-making? Discuss. (b) 'Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development.' Discuss.