Civil Services Prep

Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.

Model answer

  1. Is inclusive growth possible under market economy ? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India. 10 marks
  2. Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of the Kyoto Protocol, 1997. 15 marks
  3. What are the main bottlenecks in the upstream and downstream process of marketing of agricultural products in India ? 15 marks
  4. Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the available coastal management techniques for combating the hazard ? 15 marks
  5. Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues gest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism. 15 marks
  6. What are the different elements of cyber security ? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy. 15 marks