RAS Mains 2024

Full Length Test - General Studies-II

Unit -I

(65 Marks)

Part-A

Marks: 10

Note: Attempt all questions. Answer the following questions in 15 words each. Each question carries 2 marks.

1. How do you define morality?

2. What is meant by the term integrity?

3. What is the categorical imperative according to Kant?

4. What is the ethical concept of duty?

5. How is attitude understood in behavioural context?

Unit -I

Part-B

Marks: 25

Note: Answer all the following questions in 50 words each. Each question carries 5 marks.

1. Explain the concept of Rin and its relevance in public service ethics.

2. What role does compassion play in effective public administration?

3. How are values different from ethics?

4. Provide a brief explanation of emotional intelligence and its relevance.

5. What are the key characteristics of an ideal civil servant?

Unit - I

Part - C

Marks: 30

Note: Attempt all questions. Answer the following questions in 100 words each. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. How do Gandhian principles of truth and non-violence influence ethical governance?

2. Differentiate between moral and political attitudes in the context of administrative responsibilities.

3. Discuss the relevance of Nishkama Karma from the Bhagavad Geeta in modern administrative ethics.

Unit -II

(70 Marks)

Part-A

Marks: 10

Note: Attempt all questions. Answer the following questions in 15 words each. Each question carries 2 marks.

1. What does CRISPR-Cas9 technology refer to in biotechnology?

2. What do you mean by Internet of Things (IoT)?

3. What is meant by carbon credit?

4. Define Quantum Computing briefly.

5. Mention two benefits of Artificial Intelligence.

Unit -II

Part-B

Marks: 20

Note: Answer all the following questions in 50 words each. Each question carries 5 marks.

1. Explain the working principle of Blockchain in public administration.

2. Highlight the relevance of the SpaDeX mission of ISRO.

3. What are the potential applications of drone technology in agriculture?

4. Explain the main uses of nanotechnology.

Unit - II

Part - C

Marks: 40

Note: Attempt all questions. Answer the following questions in 100 words each. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. What does the National Quantum Mission aim to achieve?

2. Explain India’s Semiconductor Mission and its significance for strategic autonomy.

3. Describe the role of science and technology in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

4. (a) Explain the term Data Localisation in the context of digital governance.

(b) Briefly explain the difference between Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) and Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR).

(c) Define e-Governance and mention its benefits in public administration with examples.

Unit -III

(65 Marks)

Part-A

Marks: 10

Note: Attempt all questions. Answer the following questions in 15 words each. Each question carries 2 marks. 

1. What are jet streams and where are they found?

2. What is the term ‘cloudburst’ used for in meteorology?

3. Define laterite soil and name one crop grown in it.

4. Name 4 major rivers of the Peninsular drainage system.

5. What is shifting cultivation?

Unit -III

Part-B

Marks: 25

Note: Answer all the following questions in 50 words each. Each question carries 5 marks.

1. Mark the following passes in the given outline map of India: 

• Jelep LaPicture
• Chambal river
• Bundelkhand region
• Gulf of Mannar
• Chotanagpur Plateau

2. Differentiate between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers with examples.

3. Explain how soils in India are classified.

4. Describe the role of forests in maintaining ecological balance.

5. Write short notes on:

(a) Tropical Cyclones

(b) Western Disturbances.

Unit -III

Part - C

Marks: 30

Note: Attempt all questions. Answer the following questions in 100 words each. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Give an overview of agricultural development and related challenges in Rajasthan.

2. Examine the distribution of iron ore in India and its role in industrial development.

3. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(a) Impact of Western Disturbances on Indian agriculture.

(b) Role of Himalayas in shaping the Indian Monsoon.

(c) Causes and consequences of desertification in India.