UPSC IFoS 2014 General Knowledge Questions

Exam Analysis

Maximum Marks is 300. Each question is of 12.5 marks.

All the questions have to be attempted.

Questions

1. History

• a. How did Buddhism influence Asoka in decision making and governance?
• b. Discuss the efforts and strategy of Akbar towards social harmony.
• c. Describe the salient features of Chola art.
• d. Assess the importance of Champaran Satyagraha.

2. Economy

• a. Discuss the objectives of Prime Minister's Jan-Dhan Yojana. What challenges do you foresee in its implementation?
• b. What are the reasons for persistent high rate of food inflation in India?
• c. Explain demographic dividend and its relevance to India.
• d. Discuss the recommendations of Rangarajan panel on the estimates of poverty in India.

3. Environment

• a. What do you understand by Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment?
• b. Discuss the causes of the recent devastating floods in Jammu and Kashmir. How do they compare with those of Uttarakhand disaster last year?
• c. What do you understand by soil erosion? Discuss its causes.
• d. What are wet-lands? Discuss their importance.

4. Polity

• a. How is the federal structure of Indian Constitution ensured?
• b. What do you understand by "minimum government and maximum governance"?
• c. Explain the Right of Constitutional Remedies given in the Indian Constitution.
• d. How is a money bill different than a financial bill?

5. International Relations

• a. Discuss the role of UNHRC in Indian perspective.
• b. Comment on Israel-Palestinian conflict.
• c. What are the objectives of European union?
• d. Write a note on Indo-Japanese collaboration.

6. Science & Technology

• a. Comment on "Digital India Programme".
• b. What do you understand by Nano technology? How is it critical in context with Indian food industry?
• c. How is Indian mission of Mars different than that of other countries in recent past?
• d. How is Cryogenics different from Cryonics?