Year 2020

Life is long journey between human being and being humane

The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.

"There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of peoples Act." Comment.

Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

(a) Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony.

(b) "Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all round development of an individual and social transformation". Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement.

Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: (10×5=50 marks)

(a) Natufian culture (10 marks)

(b) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (10 marks)

(c) Human rights and Cultural relativism (10 marks)

(d) Victor Turner and Liminality (10 marks)

(e) Jane Goodall's contributions in studying primate behaviour (10 marks)

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each: (50 marks)

(a) Contribution of Robert Bruce Foote to Indian Archaeology (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Debates on ‘Aryan’ invasion (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Contribution of K. S. Singh to Indian Anthropology (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Dravidian languages (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) ‘Khap’ Panchayat (10 marks, 150 words)

Answer the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Write a geographical note on Halloween Storm. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Why is mapping important for analysing geo-hydrological investigations? Explain with relevant examples. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Marine resources are economically very significant. Discuss citing suitable examples. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Which factors influence the growth of wild plants in India? Discuss their economic significance. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Discuss the problems associated with the living environment in million plus cities in India. How can these be managed? (10 marks, 150 words)

(a) On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry: (2 marks, 30 words per entry)

(i) Vadhavan

(ii) Salkhan

(iii) Coorg

(iv) Mhow

(v) Umroi

(vi) Thoothukudi

(vii) Bargarh

(viii) Atal Tunnel

(ix) Gurushikhar

(x) Bum La

(b) Climate change has unsettled the rhythm of seasons. Comment with examples and empirical evidences. (10 marks)

(c) Discuss the methods of crop residue management in rural India to reduce pollution. (10 marks)

(d) Has the regional aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir been addressed through re-organisation of the state ? Make an assessment. (10 marks)

Identify the following places marked on the map supplied to you and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them in your Question-cum-Answer Booklet. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim. (50 marks, 30 words each)

(i) Paleolithic site

(ii) Paleolithic Factory site

(iii) Neolithic site

(iv) Early and Mature Harappan site

(v) Chalcolithic site

(vi) Site of Coin and Seal Moulds

(vii) Ancient Administration Centre

(viii) Ancient Political Headquarter

(ix) Ancient Temple site

(x) Pre and Proto Historic site

(xi) Ancient Capital City

(xii) Place of Shaiva Temple

(xiii) World Heritage Centre of Temple complex

(xiv) An Inscriptional site

(xv) Place of Jain Temple

(xvi) Largest Buddhist Monastery

(xvii) Ancient Temple Complex

(xviii) Place of oldest Mosque

(xix) Temple Complex dedicated to Shiva

(xx) Ancient Education Centre

Critically examine the following statements in about 150 words each:

(a) “Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in 1839. His death was the signal for an outburst of anarchy all over the Punjab.” (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) “In the initial stages, when Indian nationalism was immature, just sprouting, it found expression in many liberal religio-reform movements.” (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) “In the early twentieth century, there came into existence a number of women’s organisations, which operated more actively in the public arena and focused more directly on women’s political and legal rights.” (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) “The Trade Union Movement in India not only supported the call for national struggle at critical junctures, but also impacted its course and character in several ways.” (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) “Based on his discussion with Indian leaders, as well as his own perception, Lord Mountbatten soon came to the conclusion that partition was the only practicable and feasible solution.” (10 marks, 150 words)

Write short answers to the following in about 150 words each : (10 marks, 150 words)

(a) How does Aristotle argue for the priority of Form over Matter and Actuality over Potentiality? Critically discuss.

(b) How does Leibniz's conception of monads bear upon his views on determinism and freedom? Discuss with your own comments.

(c) What, according to Husserl, is wrong with psychologism? How does Husserl address the problems with psychologism in his phenomenological method?

(d) Examine the reality of the phenomenal world in the light of Hegel's Absolute Idealism.

(e) “The Soul of Superman is Good.” Critically examine the above statement in the light of logical positivism.

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:

(a) Is the concept of 'liberty' realizable in the modern technological society? Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) How far do the liberal democracies safeguard the interests of minorities? Evaluate critically. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Do you think that secularism requires complete separation of 'religion' and 'state'? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Explain the importance of Bodin's theory of sovereignty. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Do you think that the prevailing pandemic will lead to anarchism in society? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

Comment on the following in about 150 words each : (10x5=50 marks)

(a) Post colonial theory of the state (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Equality of opportunity (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Liberalism as a revolutionary idea (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Ambedkar's ideas on constitutionalism (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Machiavelli's secularism (10 marks, 150 words)

Answer the following in about 150 words each:

(a) Discuss the subject matter of comparative politics. Outline the limitations of comparative political analysis. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Analyze the contribution of liberal democratic principles in the democratization of Indian polity. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Has the increased participation of the underprivileged in the political process of the developing societies strengthened democracy or created political chaos and conflict? Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Critically examine the impact of the process of globalization from the perspective of the countries of the Global South. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) What are the core assumptions of idealism as an approach to study International Relations? Explain its continuing relevance in peace building. (10 marks, 150 words)

Answer the following in about 150 words each :

1. (a) “The strength of Public Administration is in its exploration of the complexities and nuances of public policy making and implementation.” Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

1. (b) “Principles of analysis and principles of action were not differentiated in Taylor’s scientific management.” Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

1. (c) “Arbitrariness in the application of rule of law is a primary cause of poor governance.” Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

1. (d) “Departments, Boards and Commissions as forms of organization are dissimilar in the context of accountability and responsibility.” Analyse. (10 marks, 150 words)

1. (e) “Administrative man bridges the psychological man and the rational man. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (10×5=50)

(a) Mughal administration incorporated a combination of Indian and extra-Indian elements. Discuss.

(b) There is a constant and continuous collision between bureaucratic values and democratic values which adversely affects development. Do you agree? Elaborate.

(c) Parliamentary committees are at the deliberative core of parliamentary work which is crucial for refining legislations. Elucidate.

(d) Considering India's diversity, the planning pattern of 'one-size-fits-all' was discarded in favour of indicative planning. To what extent has it been useful to India?

(e) Even if all the States combine together, they cannot have their way in the decision-making in the GST Council, unless the Union agrees to it. Analyze this in the perspective of federalism in India.

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) How did the intellectual forces lead to the emergence of sociology ? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Is sociology a value-free science ? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Methodology is a system of rules, principles and procedures, which forms scientific investigation. Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) ‘Ideal Types’ of Max Weber are mental constructs, they do not correspond to the reality. Give your views. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Analyse the relevance of ‘Pattern variables’ in the study of social change. (10 marks, 150 words)

Write short answers, with a sociological perspective, of the following questions in about 150 words each : (50 marks, 150 words)

(a) Elaborate A. R. Desai’s perspective to the study of Indian society. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) “Banning practice of ‘Sati’ is attributed to annihilation of a major social evil in colonial India.” Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) How do you justify Dumont’s deliberate stress on ideology that produced intellectualized account of Indian society? (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Explain the definitional problems concerning the tribal communities in India. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) “Secularism was an outcome of 20th century humanistic radicalism.” Comment on this statement. (10 marks, 150 words)

Read the following five passages and answer the items that follow. Your answers to these items should be based on the passage only.

Passage – 1

Private investment in general is volatile. Foreign-private investment is more volatile because the available investment avenues are significantly greater (i.e., the entire world). Therefore, the responsibility of providing employment cannot be left to Foreign District Investment (FDI). The current FDI inflows are volatile over time and across sectors and regions, which is a necessary consequence of their search for the highest returns. The adverse consequences are unstable employment and an accentuation of income and regional inequalities. A probable positive consequence of foreign investment is the inflow of new technology and its subsequent diffusion. However, the technology diffusion is not at all certain because the existing state of physical and human capital in India may prove inadequate for the diffusion.

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:

1. Relying on foreign investment in the long run is not an economically sound policy.

2. Policies must be undertaken to reduce volatility in foreign private investment.

3. Policies must be undertaken to strengthen domestic private investment.

4. Public investment should be given priority over private investment.

5. Substantial public investment in education and health should be undertaken.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 1, 3 and 5

(C) 2, 4 and 5

(D) 3 only

Consider the following statements:

1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.

2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data.

3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products.

4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 4 only

(B) 2 and 4 only

(C) 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3