Civil Services Prep

Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.

Model answer

  1. Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites. 15 marks
  2. What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats. 15 marks
  3. Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard. 10 marks
  4. What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements. 10 marks
  5. Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures. 10 marks
  6. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat. 10 marks