Mains Practice Questions

Q. Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the people of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth century. (150 Words)

Q. Drivers for social change like education, legal provisions and initiatives for creating awareness have still a lot to cover with respect to eliminiating girl child marriage. Comment.

Q. The evolution of massive and ornate Indian temples can be traced to the simple rock-cut cave shrines. Delineate the growth of Indian temple architectural style since ancient times. (250 words)

Q. Examine the types of value conflicts that may be present in public service. (150 words)

Q. Despite having so many celebrated technologists around the world, India is still not a major player in technology. Examine.

Essay Topic

Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that gets into them.

Q. What is Corporate Governance? What are the ethical issues with Corporate Governance in India? Suggest measures to improve Corporate Governance in India. (250 words)

Q. The novel coronavirus outbreak has become a worldwide disaster. How far is it correct to say such frequent viral outbreaks are man-made disasters? (250 words)

Q. Global Hunger Index 2021 rankings show a serious level of hunger and food insecurity in India. In this context, it is imperative that India take holistic measures to deal with the issue of food insecurity. (250 Words)

Q. “Regionalism is a threat to maintaining ‘unity in diversity’ in India.” Critically analyse the given statement. (250 words)

Essay Topic

Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society.

Q. What do you understand by tropical cyclones and how are they formed? Also examine the impact of these cyclones on India. (250 words)

Q. Examine the role of emotional intelligence for an administrator in today’s complex world. Also enumerate, with examples, the key attributes that an emotionally intelligent administrator should imbibe. (250 words)

Q. How do you evaluate the preparation of India against potential cyber-attacks? Suggest a few measures that should be put in place to curb this menace.

Q. In the 21^st century, India needs to weigh the relationship with the Gulf countries not merely through economic but strategic prism. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Critically examine the impact that the advent of social media has had on Indian society. (250 words)

Essay Topic

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”

Q. As an international organisation committed to global peace, has the UN been able to ensure international ethics? Illustrate. (250 words)

Q. Differentiate between Personal ethics and Professional ethics. Give examples.

Q. Watershed management refers to implementing land use practices and water management practices to protect and improve the quality of the water and other natural resources within a watershed. Explain how watershed management is key for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Q. How can the role of the election commission be strengthened in India, for reinforcing the democratic structure of the country?

What do you understand by Sufism. Explain how Sufism is relevant in the present times?

Essay Topic

“You can change friends but not the neighbours"

Q. International laws and treaties act as the sources of ethical guidance in contemporary international relations. Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? What are the associated challenges and significance of EIA in India? (250 words)

Q. The role of 'Panchayati Raj Institutions' (PRIs) is very important in both disaster risk reduction and post-disaster management. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Law has its own limitations in bringing social change. In this context, critically evaluate the efficacy of steps taken to empower women and weaken the grip of patriarchy around them. (250 words)

Essay Topic

Good governance depends on the ability to take responsibility by both the administration as well as the people.

Case Study

You are the Sarpanch of a Panchayat. There is a primary school run by the government in your area. Midday meals are provided to the children attending the school. The Headmaster has now appointed a new cook in the school to prepare the meals. However, when it is found that the cook is from Dalit community, almost half of the children belonging to higher castes are not allowed to take meals by their parents. Consequently the attendance in the school falls sharply. This could result in the possibility of discontinuation of midday meal scheme, thereafter of teaching staff and subsequent closing down the school.

(a) Mention ethical issues of the case and also discuss some feasible strategies to overcome the conflict and to create the right ambience.
(b) What should be the responsibilities of different social segments and agencies to create positive social ambience for accepting such changes?

Q. Examine the following, along with relevant examples:
(A) An action can be legally wrong but ethically correct and vice versa.
(B) Under what situations, a person cannot be held as unethical despite his actions looking seemingly unethical or illegal. (250 words)