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DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS FROM HINDU

1. In the context of the controversy related to the creation of Telengana state, discuss the provisions of the

Constitution related to the reorganizations of state. (200 words) 10 marks

2. What are the major concerns and challenges in the conservation of Tigers in India, in recent years?

(100 words) 5 marks

3. Discuss the emerging security threats in the South East Asian region. What is the role of major economies like

India, China and Japan in these developments. (200 words) 10 marks

4. Evaluate the recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC).

(200 words) 10 marks

5. Outline the major issues in the Post-civil war period in Sri Lanka. What are the implications of these developments

for India. (200 words) 10 marks

6. Bring out an evolutionary sketch of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from its birth to the the recent

changes. (200 words) 10 marks

7. Union Ministry of Environment and forests (MoEF) has recently ignored the Supreme Court's directives

regarding the stay over several projects in Ecologically sensitive zones. Discuss the framework in which the

environment projects are cleared by the MoEF. (200 words) 10 marks

8. What major steps have been taken by the international organizations like OECD, to combat black money.

(100 words) 5 marks

9. What is the mandate and provision of the newly made Nirbhaya Fund? (100 words) 5 marks

10. Discuss the changing balance of power of the international politics, in the context of the Iran-P5+1 talks.

(200 words) 10 marks

11. 'Odia' was recently given the status of Classical Language. In this context, analyze the contribution of Odia

literature in the evolution of the Indian culture. (200 words) 10 marks 12. There was a nuclear leakage in the Japan's fukushima plant. In this context, discuss the viability of the nuclear

energy for human society. (100 words) 5 marks

13. Discuss the role of India in combating piracy in the international waters, in the context of growing capabilities of

Indian navy. (200 words) 10marks

14. In the context of Ukraine crisis, discuss the possibility of a renewed cold war. What could be the different aspects

of the cold war now. (200 words) 10 marks

15. What are the implications of the declining productivity of the Parliament. Discus in the light of record low

performance of the last Lok Sabha. (200 words) 10 marks

16. Bring out the scope of bank penetration in India, after the introduction of new Private Banks, which have been

allowed by the Bimal Jalan Panel. (100 words) 5 marks

17. Discuss the linkage of the former colonies, with the former- colonial powers, in the context of recent crisis in

Central Afican Republic (CAR). (200 words) 10 marks

18. Discuss the problem of water availability and security in Indian cities, in the contemporary age.

(100 words) 5 marks

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MCQS FOR THE HINDU

1. China established an Air Defense Identification

Zone (ADIZ) over which area:

a. South China Sea b. East China Sea

c. Indian Ocean d. West China Sea

2. To which two states has the dispute related to the

Diaoyu Islands related:

a. South Korea-North Korea

b. China- Japan

c. China- Indonesia

d. Japan- South Korea 3. The Committee to review the 14 non-legislative

recommendation made by the Financial Sector

Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC),

includes the following members, except-

a. C. R. Muralidharan b. G. Prabhakara

c. V. S. Pradamba d. Mathew Varghese

4. The Lower does gamma radiation (2Gy) affects

the organisms by:

1. Triggering T cell immune responses and

reducing the tumor growth.

2. Eliminating the viruses that cannot be treated

by traditional medicine.

Which of the above statements are correct: a. 1 only b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 and 2

5. The Telangana Bill has been rejected by the

Andhra Pradesh Assembly, in this case possible

outcome will be:

1. The Bill will lapse, as it did not get the state

support.

2. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh might

recommend the imposition of Presidents rule

in the state, for not agreeing with the Central

directives.

Choose the correct option:

a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 and 2

6. Recently, an environment clearance was granted

to a 300-MW hydroelectric power project, inspite

of a Supreme Courts stay on any such projects in

the region. Name the project:

a. Lakhwar project

b. Kullu Project

c. Vyas Project d. Kishtwar Project

7. Supreme Court has constituted a Committee to

investigate the IPL scam, under the Chairmanship

of-

a. Justice Mudgal b. L. Nageswara Rao

c. C. N. Rao d. V. N. Vahanvati

8. A report commissioned by the Central Water

Commission has recommended scrapping of dams

planned across a river in one state. Which is the

state:

a. Andhra Pradesh b. Himachal Pradesh c. Arunachal Pradesh d. Kerela

9. Consider the following statements about the

proposed Nirbhaya Fund:

1. The government proposes to increase the

grant to the Nirbhaya Fund by Rs. 1,000

crore;

2. the mandate of the fund will be annual and

lapsable for each financial year.

Which is the correct statement:

a. 1 only b. 2 only


10. Recently, Russia finalized a border Pact with

which of the following countries: a. Ukraine b. Latavia

c. Estonia d. Tajikistan

11. Recently, the Geneva II talks were held to discuss

which issue:

a. Global Warming

b. Syrian Crisis

c. Economic Crisis in Europe

d. South Sudan Crisis

12. Consider the following statements-

1. The Constitution, originally, gave the

classical language status to Sanskrit, Telegu,

Malyalam, Kannad, Tamil and Odia.

2. Bengali was given the classical language

status in 2013.Which of the above statements are correct:

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 and 2

13. Consider the following statements:

1. National Mission on Nano-science and

technology was launched in May 2007.



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2. India is ranked third in terms of scientific

publications in nano-science and technology.

Which of the above statements are correct:

a. 1 only b. 2 only


14. To which project does Jade Rabbit refer to-

a. Chinas first lunar rover

b. a precious gem created in Germany

c. NASAs space project to Neptune

d. Chinese Defense Programme

15. Which Panel has been made to scrutinise

applications for new bank licences by the Reserve

Bank of India (RBI)- a. Bimal Jalan Panel b. Nariman Panel.

c. Urjit Singh Panel d. Kaka Kelkar Panel

ANSWERS

1. b 2. b

3. c 4. a

5. d 6. a

7. a 8. c

9. a 10. c

11. b 12. d

13. c 14. a

15. a

MCQS FROM PIB

(Note: In all the questions below, first consider the

statements and answer accordingly.)

1. i) Scientifically Yours is an inspirational film

on Women Scientists who helped in shaping

the Indian Science.

(i) Lumbini is the place where Lord Buddha

gave his first sermon and thus it is also called

the place of origin of Buddhism.

Which of the above statement/statements is/are

NOT true?

i) only i ii) only ii

iii) both i and ii iv) neither i nor ii

2. i) NTPC has been ranked No.1 Independent

Power Producer globally in Platts Top 250

Global Energy Company ranking for the year

2013.

ii) NTPC presently meets about 100 % of thetotal power requirement of Madhya Pradesh

and Haryana.


true?

i) Only i ii) Only ii

iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii

3. i) TROPEX stands for Theatre Level

Operational Readiness Exercise.

ii) The exercise involved large scale naval

manoeuvres in all three dimensions viz.

surface, air and underwater, across the Bay of

Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean

Which of the above statement/statements is/aretrue?



4. i) Recently. the Ministry of Youth Affairs and

Sports has given recognition to Hokey India

as National Sports Federation (NSF) for the

sport of Hockey.

iii) In order to be eligible for assistance and

continuing the recognition of Government

of India, Hockey India is required to follow

the guidelines of the government issued from

time to time and also those prescribed in the

National Sports Development Code of India.


false?



5. i) The minimum educational qualification

stipulated in the Constitution of India to

contest the elections is Matriculation.



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