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Question Booklet No.

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CS (M) - 2023
SUBJECT : GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER-II

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Part-A
GENERAL STUDIES (Paper - 1)

Question Nos. 1-18:

Define the governance system of the Indian State.

What are the features of ‘Zero Hour' in Indian Parliament?

Briefly explain administrative adjudication.

Whatare the limits of sovereignty in a parliamentary democracy?

Whatis the limitation of delegation?

Give a suitable example of 'Referendum'to explain its meaning?

2 Marks each

Which Constitutional Amendment was responsible for the introduction of ‘Panchayati Raj’
in India?

Explain the term 'Orographic Precipitation’.

Where are the Eastern and Western syntaxial bends of the Himalayas located?
Whatare the basic components and indicators of Human Development Index (HDI)?
List the key economic and demographic determinants of migration.

Differentiate between 'Gravitational Water’ and ‘Capillary Water’.

Which Cities were awarded the 'Swachh Survekshen Award 2023' in the category of
'Cleanest City’?

Critically assess India’s position according to Global Hunger Index 2023.

Elaborate on the vision towards prevention of Cervical Cancer presented in the interim
budget

2024-25.

Kuno National Park as ground zero for the historic event of reintroduction of Cheetah'.
Considering the

above statement, highlight the major conservation efforts by the government of India.

Whatis the criterion to define Economically Weaker Section in India?

What is the significance of the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2023 or ‘Nari Shakt!
Vandan
Adhiniyam'?

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Question Nos. 19-24: 5 Marks each

Critically examine the procedure and significance of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India.

Explain the role and function of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

How is the Public Distribution System (PDS) different from the Targeted Public Distribution
System (TPDS)?
Briefly describe the ‘Central Place Theory’ proposed by W. Christaller in 1933?

What Is United Nations Development Programme's (UNOP's) Multidimensional Poverty

index (MPI)?

Direct Benefit Transfer: A Game Changer.’ Discuss its success In minimizing leakages and
distortions of anti-
poverty programmes of the Government of India.

Question Nos. 25-27 {Answer any two only): 10 Marks each

What are the constitutional limitations of the Right to Information Act, 2005 to ensure
accountability of
the government?

The agricultural practice of Jhum Cultivation has evolved as a reflex of geo-climatic

condition of Narth-
Eastern india’. Comment on this statement.

The ‘Draft Environmental tmpact Assessment (EIA) 2020' is proportionately aligned with
constitutional
provisions for environment, and laws of co-operative federalism. Share your opinion as a
project
proponent.

Question Nos. 28-30 (Answer any two only): 20 Marks each

India ts a federation of states where the centre Is more powerful than the states.’ Examine
the statement.

Elaborate different government policies that playakey role in curbing black money.

Elaborate on how global climate change has influenced the seasonal cycle in India.

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Part-B
GENERAL STUDIES (Paper — Il
How many distinct ranges can the mountain system in Nagaland be classified into? Name
them. 2
How many “Elephant Reserves” are there in Nagaland? Name them. 2

As perJ.H. Hutton, “The spirits which the Sema reveres are divided into three distinct
classes.”

Briefly describe each spirit. 2

What are the main aims of Naga Mother's Association (NMA) which was formed In the year
1984. 2
Whatis“Genna”? How Gennas are observed in Naga villages? 2

Where is a log drum usually placed In the village? What Is the basic purpose of keeping the
log drum inthe
village. 2

Write a note on “Feasts of Merit” of the Nagas. 5

What are the factors responsible for illegal immigration in Nagaland? Suggest measures to
tackle the
problem. 5

Under the RTI, Act 2005, if a Public Information Officer (PIO) of a Public Authority refused
to receive an
application for information or failed to furnish the information within the stipulated time or
knowingly
gives incomplete or misleading information, on appeal to the Information Commission,
what punishment
can be awarded tothe PIO for such failures by the Information Commission? 2
What are the objectives of the ongoing project “NECTAR” of School Education Department. 2

Describe briefly the main functions of Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI).
Where is it situated
in Nagaland? 2

Who will be ellgibie for the Chief Minister's Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI)? Which
schemes are

eligibie under the CMMFi ? 2

Write a note on “Village Court” under the Rules of Administration of Justice and Police in
Nagaland,
1937. 2
Describe the State Emblem. Since when the State Emblem was officially used. 2
Briefly describe the “Kohima Smart City Misston” ‘ 5
Write a note on Committee on Public Undertaking (COPU) of the Nagaland Legislative
Assembly 5

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Discuss the role played by “Agriculture Technology Management Agency —— for

sustainable
agricultural development in the district.

Describe the main functions of “Persona! Infermation & Management System (PIMS) Cell
under the
Personal & Administrative Reforms Department.

Answer any one (Question No. 19 to 20) 20

The Textile of Nagaland.

Wildlife Conservation in Nagaland. issues and challenges

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