Case Study

Siddhant and his family were very excited about his marriage ceremony, as after a very long time a marriage was taking place in their family. But as soon as Siddhant reached marriage venue, he saw that the band arranged by the bride’s side had many child laborers who were involved with the band. Excited Siddhant suddenly turned into a conflicted Siddhartha, as being a labor commissioner it was his duty to stop such violation of law. He pondered over it, and thought of many options like arranging a new band immediately, giving notice to the band owner for engaging in such conduct and filing a case against them. But, Siddhant ultimately proceeded with the wedding thinking that it will ruin the most important day in his life.

(a) Was Siddhant right in his conduct?

(b) If you would have been in place of Siddhant, amongst the options pondered by him what would have been your course of action? (250 Words)

Q. Discuss India's contribution towards net zero carbon emissions and what more India can do to achieve its goals of net-zero by 2070. (250 Words)

Q. Family is not just a social institution for serving our daily wants but it is also the first school of citizenship. Explain. (150 Words)

Q. About one-fifth of India’s total population will be aged (60+) by 2050. In this context, discuss how the elderly can be transformed into active participants in the Indian economy.

Q. Climate change is a threat to the future of our planet, but there is still time for us to ‘adapt’ to it and ‘mitigate’ its effects. Bring out the differences between the two strategies for Climate Change solution. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the issues faced by the female entrepreneurs in male-dominated businesses. (150 Words)

Q. The Right to Information (RTI) Act is path-breaking legislation which signals the march from the darkness of secrecy to the dawn of transparency. Comment. (250 words)

Q. Explain the interconnection between the climate crisis and rising food insecurity and suggest the measures to deal with these issues simultaneously. (250 Words)

Q. Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States. (150 words)

Q. How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it. (250 words)

Essay Topic

1. Manpower without unity is not a strength.

2. You must give, if you want to get.

Q. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Discuss the factors which contribute to the formation of Attitude in an individual’s life. (150 Words)

Q. The lessons learnt from the success of the white revolution should be deployed to regreen the green revolution. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Establishing the link between terrorism and drug trafficking, enumerate challenges illicit drugs pose to the society. Discuss the steps taken to curb the menace. (150 words)

Q. What does the following quotation mean to you in the present context?

“Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” - Abraham Lincoln

Q. Discuss how monetisation of railway assets plays a significant role in resolving various issues of the Indian railways. (250 Words)

Q. Assess the role of the Finance Commission in maintaining fiscal federalism in India. Do you agree that it should be given a permanent status? (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the significance of micro-irrigation in sustainable agriculture and the challenges prevalent in the adoption of such irrigation systems. (150 Words)

Q. Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats. (150 words)

Q. ”There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars”. Evaluate the statement. (250 words)

Essay Topic

1. We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws.

2. Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed.

Case Study

You are a Civil Services aspirant who has cleared the first two stages of the exam and has recently received the interview call letter. On this momentous occasion, you decided to visit a holy shrine near your residence, in order to offer your gratitude to the divine. At the entrance of the shrine, you encounter a disturbing spectacle of exorcism. Two women are being continuously slapped, cursed and shouted upon by a domineering religious man, and their families are standing nearby as silent spectators. You are convinced that these women are suffering from psychological issues but its symptoms are being construed as the presence of evil spirit by the family members. You are deeply moved by the women’s plight and you empathize with them.

(a) What choices do you have and how will you respond in this situation?

(b) What are the ethical issues involved in the practice of exorcism? (250 Words)

Q. What are the merits and demerits of the parliamentary system of government? What were the reasons for adopting the parliamentary system in India? (250 Words)

Q. What does the following quotation mean to you?
“Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.” – Benjamin Franklin. (150 Words)

Q. ‘MGNREGA not only directly contribute to creating rural infrastructure and assets, but also indirectly help increase rural demand and employment.’ Discuss achievements and issues associated with this scheme. (250 Words)

Q. The benefits offered by virtual currencies may be debatable but the underlying technology behind them is certainly having bright prospects. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by ‘Post-modern agriculture’ ? Discuss its need in the present time and strategy to achieve it. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss how Citizen’s Charter ensures that the power of people remains stronger than the people in power. Also, highlight the challenges in realizing the spirit of Citizen’s Charter. (150 words)

Q. BRICS has succeeded up to a point but it now confronts multiple challenges. In this context, discuss the steps to be taken in order to maintain the sustainability of the group. (250 words)

Q. Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj. (150 words)