Founder Members of Civil Services Club Bhopal
From Left to Right (Deepesh,Vinay Shrivastava, Neha Jain, Satish Prajapati &Laxmi Sharan Mishra)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
General Studies -Paper (II)
General Studies - 1998 (Main) (Paper - II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300
Candidates should attempt questions from all the Section I, II, and III. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
SECTION- I
1. (a) Briefly state the stages through which the present position of the Directive Principles
vis-à-vis the Fundamental Rights has emerged. (About 250 words) 40
OR
(b) Explain the concept of ‘Prime Ministerial Government’ and account for its decline in recent times in India. (About 250 words) 40
2. (a) “The past 50 years of development in India were characterised by planning but the next 50 years of development would be led by the market.” Comment. (About 250 words) 40
OR
(b) How is absolute poverty line measured? What are the important measures taken by the Government to eradicate rural poverty in India? (About 250 words) 40
3. (a) What is remote sensing? What are its uses especially in the Indian context? (About 250 words) 40
OR
(b) What is genetic engineering? Why is it getting increasingly important these days ?
(About 250 words) 40
4. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 20+20
(a) Highlight the significance of the Seventy-third Amendment to the Constitution of India.
(b) How are the States formed in India? Why have the demands of separate States like those of Vidarbha, Telangana etc. not been considered by the Government recently?
(c) On what grounds the Legislative Councils are justified? How is it created or abolished in a State?
(d) Differentiate and state the significance of general election, mid-term election and by-election.
5. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 20+20
(a) What are the main reasons for industrial sickness in India? How can it be overcome?
(b) “Infrastructure bottlenecks continue to stifle the economic growth in India.” Comment.
(c) Comment on the view that Monetary Policy in India is used more as a stabilisation device rather than as a development tool.
(d) What has been the role of NRIs in the economic development of India in the recent past?
6. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 15+15
(a) What are the geo-economic causes of underdevelopment of various regions in India?
(b) Which parts of India have been identified as draughtprone? Mention the norms for such identification.
(c) Describe the changes that have taken place in the direction of international trade of India since independence.
(d) How do the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep differ in the geological ecvolution and topographical conditions?
7. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 20+20
(a) Describe the development of Super-computers in India.
(b) How does the development of Pinaka benefit India?
(c) What are optical fibres? What are their advantages?
(d) What are enzymes? What is their importance?
8. Answer FOUR questions from Group A, THREE from Group B and THREE from Group C :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 25 words) 10x3=30
GROUP-A
(a) What is meant by Mutual Fund?
(b) Explain per capita income as a measure of economic growth.
(c) What is meant by ‘Quality of life’?
(d) What constitutes a Minor Irrigation Project?
(e) What is meant by Environmental Impact Assessment?
(f) What is the difference between Gross National Product and Net National Product?
GROUP-B
(a) What is meant by ‘Protem Speaker’?
(b) Point out the constitution and functions of the Central Vigilance Commission.
(c) State the amplitude of Art. 21 of the Constitution.
(d) Which of the cases regarding disqualifications for Membership of either House of Parliament are decided by the President?
(e) Differentiate between Parliamentary Secretary and Lok Sabha Secretary.
(f) What is a Privilege Motion?
GROUP-C
(a) Why are transgenic organisms important?
(b) State the importance of Antrix Corporation.
(c) Why is Website getting popular?
(d) What do the following stand for?
(i) C-CAD (ii)ICMR (iii) TRAI
(e) Give the functions of interferons.
(f) What is the difference between E-mail and Fax?
Acknowledgement: Thank you so much Mr. Raghu (www.clik.to/ias).
Source: www.kadiravan.com
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300
Candidates should attempt questions from all the Section I, II, and III. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
SECTION- I
1. (a) Briefly state the stages through which the present position of the Directive Principles
vis-à-vis the Fundamental Rights has emerged. (About 250 words) 40
OR
(b) Explain the concept of ‘Prime Ministerial Government’ and account for its decline in recent times in India. (About 250 words) 40
2. (a) “The past 50 years of development in India were characterised by planning but the next 50 years of development would be led by the market.” Comment. (About 250 words) 40
OR
(b) How is absolute poverty line measured? What are the important measures taken by the Government to eradicate rural poverty in India? (About 250 words) 40
3. (a) What is remote sensing? What are its uses especially in the Indian context? (About 250 words) 40
OR
(b) What is genetic engineering? Why is it getting increasingly important these days ?
(About 250 words) 40
4. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 20+20
(a) Highlight the significance of the Seventy-third Amendment to the Constitution of India.
(b) How are the States formed in India? Why have the demands of separate States like those of Vidarbha, Telangana etc. not been considered by the Government recently?
(c) On what grounds the Legislative Councils are justified? How is it created or abolished in a State?
(d) Differentiate and state the significance of general election, mid-term election and by-election.
5. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 20+20
(a) What are the main reasons for industrial sickness in India? How can it be overcome?
(b) “Infrastructure bottlenecks continue to stifle the economic growth in India.” Comment.
(c) Comment on the view that Monetary Policy in India is used more as a stabilisation device rather than as a development tool.
(d) What has been the role of NRIs in the economic development of India in the recent past?
6. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 15+15
(a) What are the geo-economic causes of underdevelopment of various regions in India?
(b) Which parts of India have been identified as draughtprone? Mention the norms for such identification.
(c) Describe the changes that have taken place in the direction of international trade of India since independence.
(d) How do the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep differ in the geological ecvolution and topographical conditions?
7. Answer any TWO of the following :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 150 words) 20+20
(a) Describe the development of Super-computers in India.
(b) How does the development of Pinaka benefit India?
(c) What are optical fibres? What are their advantages?
(d) What are enzymes? What is their importance?
8. Answer FOUR questions from Group A, THREE from Group B and THREE from Group C :-
(Answer to each question should be in about 25 words) 10x3=30
GROUP-A
(a) What is meant by Mutual Fund?
(b) Explain per capita income as a measure of economic growth.
(c) What is meant by ‘Quality of life’?
(d) What constitutes a Minor Irrigation Project?
(e) What is meant by Environmental Impact Assessment?
(f) What is the difference between Gross National Product and Net National Product?
GROUP-B
(a) What is meant by ‘Protem Speaker’?
(b) Point out the constitution and functions of the Central Vigilance Commission.
(c) State the amplitude of Art. 21 of the Constitution.
(d) Which of the cases regarding disqualifications for Membership of either House of Parliament are decided by the President?
(e) Differentiate between Parliamentary Secretary and Lok Sabha Secretary.
(f) What is a Privilege Motion?
GROUP-C
(a) Why are transgenic organisms important?
(b) State the importance of Antrix Corporation.
(c) Why is Website getting popular?
(d) What do the following stand for?
(i) C-CAD (ii)ICMR (iii) TRAI
(e) Give the functions of interferons.
(f) What is the difference between E-mail and Fax?
Acknowledgement: Thank you so much Mr. Raghu (www.clik.to/ias).
Source: www.kadiravan.com
Saturday, July 11, 2009
HELPLINE @
The main purpose of this blog is to ,provide all our I.A.S aspirants members and non-members a HELPLINE ,which they can use to clear their queries.
The HELPLINE will provide you an online help , where your queries will be replied by our panel ,which consists of Top Bureaucrats ,past and present I.A.S Exam Toppers, Famous Coaching Teachers et al.
Your queries will be sent to them directly and within 3 days you will recieve a solution of it from them. You can mail at svliasclub@gmail.com
Send us as many queries you have and we would be more than happy to help you in making your carrer and see your dreams come true.
The HELPLINE will provide you an online help , where your queries will be replied by our panel ,which consists of Top Bureaucrats ,past and present I.A.S Exam Toppers, Famous Coaching Teachers et al.
Your queries will be sent to them directly and within 3 days you will recieve a solution of it from them. You can mail at svliasclub@gmail.com
Send us as many queries you have and we would be more than happy to help you in making your carrer and see your dreams come true.
Club Membership T&C
To join the Civil Service Club an interested candidate has to :-
1.Only members of the Swami Vivekanad Library (SVL) can join the Civil Service Club.
2.The members should have strong will to prepare for the civil services.
3.The members DO NOT HAVE TO PAY ANY EXTRA CHARGES for the club.
4.To be a part of the club ,a member has to through Three Current G.K Test Papers ,where 20 Questions will be given in each test ,and one has to score minimum score 5\10 in each of the test ,and if they fail to pass the selection medium of the club,there entry to the Club will be RESTRICTED.
We wish you luck for the test and look forward to serve you.
Thank You
1.Only members of the Swami Vivekanad Library (SVL) can join the Civil Service Club.
2.The members should have strong will to prepare for the civil services.
3.The members DO NOT HAVE TO PAY ANY EXTRA CHARGES for the club.
4.To be a part of the club ,a member has to through Three Current G.K Test Papers ,where 20 Questions will be given in each test ,and one has to score minimum score 5\10 in each of the test ,and if they fail to pass the selection medium of the club,there entry to the Club will be RESTRICTED.
We wish you luck for the test and look forward to serve you.
Thank You
The Civil Services Club
The club is basically a common platform for group study for civil services aspirants. Its members include persons who have earlier appeared in UPSC prelims or mains examinations or State PSC exams as well as those who intend to appear in near future.
Meetings: The club meets every Sunday for two hours and special meetings can be held as and when the need arises.
Members: Currently the club has around 10-12 members and inclusion of more members is strictly subject to the sincerity of the proposed members. The idea is not to create a purposeless crowd.
Approach: The approach of the club is General Studies oriented which is common for all the members having different optional subjects. A strict vigilance over current happenings is an important feature of the activities.
Methodology: The meeting begins with an objective type test of current affairs of the past week. After the test, the discussion takes place. The subjects include history, polity, geography, economy etc all general studies subjects. What subject and what portion to be discussed is decided in prior in the previous meeting. Each portion thereof is divided into subportions that are assigned to every member of the club, who in turn prepares his or her part completely so as to describe and elucidate it in the next meeting. Henceforth cross-questioning and notes-sharing also takes place. The key here is knowledge sharing which benefits each and every one. It all happens in a cheerful and jovial atmosphere.
Though the club doesn’t claim comprehensive and intensive preparation yet its significance lies in its capacity of bringing together purpose driven individuals and of providing motivational and mutually beneficial environment.
Meetings: The club meets every Sunday for two hours and special meetings can be held as and when the need arises.
Members: Currently the club has around 10-12 members and inclusion of more members is strictly subject to the sincerity of the proposed members. The idea is not to create a purposeless crowd.
Approach: The approach of the club is General Studies oriented which is common for all the members having different optional subjects. A strict vigilance over current happenings is an important feature of the activities.
Methodology: The meeting begins with an objective type test of current affairs of the past week. After the test, the discussion takes place. The subjects include history, polity, geography, economy etc all general studies subjects. What subject and what portion to be discussed is decided in prior in the previous meeting. Each portion thereof is divided into subportions that are assigned to every member of the club, who in turn prepares his or her part completely so as to describe and elucidate it in the next meeting. Henceforth cross-questioning and notes-sharing also takes place. The key here is knowledge sharing which benefits each and every one. It all happens in a cheerful and jovial atmosphere.
Though the club doesn’t claim comprehensive and intensive preparation yet its significance lies in its capacity of bringing together purpose driven individuals and of providing motivational and mutually beneficial environment.
Friday, July 10, 2009
A New Blog!
Dear SVL Members,
We are very happy and glad to tell you that your Swami Vivekananda Library (SVL) has come up with a new club in the library for all the members. The club is for the most sought after career, and that is I.A.S.
The (I.A.S) Indian Civil Service serves as the backbone of India and carries great respect and responsibilities. India's best brains vie for entry into the Indian Civil Services as officers. Even though corporate jobs may offer the best of salaries and perks, a majority of youngsters and their parents still crave entry to the prestigious Indian Civil Services held by the UPSC. The very fact that a big share of every year's top posts in the civil services exams are bagged by professionals from various streams, shows that the IAS is still the dream job for many. So , here is your library coming forward to help you achieve the best of life and see yourself as an I.A.S Officer.
The I.A.S Club got started in April '09 and is working very good for the benefit of the I.A.S exams aspirants.The club has also conducted various workshops with the top bureaucrats , and they have been successful.
But, now we want to extend our help to those who can't regularly be a part of the meetings and have queries regarding the preperation of the exam.This particular blog , will act as your resource centre and helpline for anything and everything you want to know,learn and discuss about I.A.S preperation.
We would like our members to give us feedback about our this helpline by a comment over here or mail us your queries at svliasclub@gmail.com . Be part of the SVL Family , so that can help you .
Thanking You
Laxmi sharan Mishra
We are very happy and glad to tell you that your Swami Vivekananda Library (SVL) has come up with a new club in the library for all the members. The club is for the most sought after career, and that is I.A.S.
The (I.A.S) Indian Civil Service serves as the backbone of India and carries great respect and responsibilities. India's best brains vie for entry into the Indian Civil Services as officers. Even though corporate jobs may offer the best of salaries and perks, a majority of youngsters and their parents still crave entry to the prestigious Indian Civil Services held by the UPSC. The very fact that a big share of every year's top posts in the civil services exams are bagged by professionals from various streams, shows that the IAS is still the dream job for many. So , here is your library coming forward to help you achieve the best of life and see yourself as an I.A.S Officer.
The I.A.S Club got started in April '09 and is working very good for the benefit of the I.A.S exams aspirants.The club has also conducted various workshops with the top bureaucrats , and they have been successful.
But, now we want to extend our help to those who can't regularly be a part of the meetings and have queries regarding the preperation of the exam.This particular blog , will act as your resource centre and helpline for anything and everything you want to know,learn and discuss about I.A.S preperation.
We would like our members to give us feedback about our this helpline by a comment over here or mail us your queries at svliasclub@gmail.com . Be part of the SVL Family , so that can help you .
Thanking You
Laxmi sharan Mishra
Club Coordinator
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