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Model Questions for UPSC PRE CSAT PAPER SET - 9

Model Questions for UPSC PRE CSAT PAPER SET - 9

Passage : Instruction for question- read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to the questions should be based on the passage only.

The Naxal dominated districts in India also hold the same distinction they not only have some of the worst human development as well as economy indicators in India but equally that the communities living there have been victims of injustice (Anayaya), as Amartya Sen would say, Some thing deeper and broader than niti & law. This has been the underlay for the armed conflict. The views of women, active in both the theoretical and practical processes of peacemaking, suggest the need to move beyond simply incorporating a ‘women’s perspective’ or claiming that their societal roles give them generic values in peace building. The argument of this paper is that it is only through building economically just and politically democratic system that enduring peace can be put on the ground, and that women’s particular experience of injustice, their reconstruction of economic reasoning, as well as their special location and experience in grass roots and community oriented wake, gives them both the intellectual and practical skills for building those peaceful spaces. In that sense Gandhi’s thought was that ‘the women of India should have as much share in wining swaraj as men. Probably in this peaceful struggle women can outride man by many a mile, is sophisticated and appropriate, for that she first posits equality of presence and then the firmness of women can outdistance men.

1. According to passage which is correct about armed conflict?

1. The affected communities have been subjected to injustice.
2. The affected communities have been brought under a broader law.

Choose the correct option using codes

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

2. According to passage which is correct about armed conflict?

1. The affected communities have suffered injustice despite being under the protection of law
2. The affected communities live in the least developed areas of the country.

Choose the correct option using codes

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

3. Choose the correct statement.

1. Women have key strengths that help build lasting peace.
2. The bedrock of enduring peace in and economically just and politically democratic system

Choose the correct option using codes

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1, nor 2

4. It can be inferred from the passage that the author.

(a) is arguing for a more active role for women in the peace building process.
(b) is arguing for the recognition of past achievements by women in the peace building process
(c) is arguing that women have a greater ability than men have in the process of peace building
(d) is arguing for the active participation of all minority groups in the peace building process.

5. Consider the following statements;

1. The Naxal dominated districts in India also have the worst human development
2. They are victims of Anaya, injustice.

Model Questions for UPSC PRE CSAT PAPER SET - 8

Model Questions for UPSC PRE CSAT PAPER SET - 8

Passage 1: Instruction for question- read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to the questions should be based on the passage only.

It needs to be clarified that environmental flows consist only of the quality of water but also represents the annual hydrogen establishing the period icing of ht flows. They represent a package of water flows and its periodicity throughout a year. Such a modified flow pattern that maintains the periodicity of flow in rivers, lakes or aquifers but changes the quality of flows by abstracting is know as mimicking of the natural flow’. Under the managed hydrological regime, while the flows would exist in a sub pristine state, a mimicking allocating would endure that the aquatic ecosystems and services provided by them are not threatened with activation but are damaged to and agreed and predetermined extent.
In principle, such an arrangement of compromise often a platform of negotiated settlement of conflict over shorter economic use and long-term ecological sustainability of water systems. This will be most useful for policy making and management related to large structural interventions on water systems. Such a mechanism for conflict resolution based on environmental flows in however, in a nascent stage and needs substantial before it can help decision making in government, judiciary etc. in the absence of such a refinement and clear conceptualization decision run the risk of being premature and counterproductive.

1. The passage mentions that “ they represent a package of water flows” have ‘they’ refers to a package of water flows”. Hence ‘they’ refers to:

(a) The annual hydrograph
(b) The periodicity of water flows
(c) Environmental flows
(d) Quantity of water in rivers

2. Consider the following statements

1. Long term sustainability of ecosystem is not possible
2. Establishing the periodicity of the flows in easy

Select the correct answers using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. What does passage refer to the arrangement as ‘compromise’?

(a) To provide platforms for resolving conflicts related to water systems
(b) It is very useful for policy making and management
(c) It is the best alternative for negotiating the settlement of conflicts.
(d) Because the arrangement will damage aquatic ecosystem to and agreed and predetermined extend.

4. ‘Sub-pristine state’ in the passage refers to :

(a) Natural aquatic systems
(b) Polluted aquatic systems
(c) Aquatic systems controlled by humans
(d) Only partially clear water systems

5. According to the package, which should be the first step towards setting various conflicts over water resources?

1. Negotiating related short-term and long- term issues.
2. Making water systems sustainable.

Select the correct answers using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Exam Name: IFoS (Main) Exam
Exam Year: 2020
Subject: "General Knowledge"

'SECTION-A'

Q1. (a) Enumerate the multiple aspects of the Mauryan Period that make it a time of great historical interest. (200 words) 

(b) Describe the administrative and cultural features of the Chola Empire. (200 words) 

(c) To what extent can Aurangzeb be held responsible for the decline of the Mughal Empire ? (125 words) 

(d) Analyse the Popular Revolt of 1857 as India's First War of Independence. (125 words) 

Q2. (a) Examine the view that economic growth of India remains subdued and uncertain due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Explain the need for supportive monetary policy and strong public investment for a swift economic revival. (200 words) 

(b) Elucidate the implications of climate change for fresh water resources in India. Does demand side management through appropriate behavioural nudges increase end-use efficiency of water ? Discuss. (200 words) 

(c) 'Financial inclusion is emerging as the new paradigm of economic growth.' In the light of the given statement, discuss the importance of digital technology in furthering the cause of financial inclusion. (125 words) 

(d) What are the different types of non-timber forest products ? Describe the importance of non-timber forest products in ensuring livelihood and food security. (125 words) 

Q3. (a) Can Directive Principles be best understood as providing the framework of values that structure and constrain the interpretation and construction of Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India ? Explain. (200 words) 

(b) "The Indian federal model emerged out of, and has been sustained by, an understanding that only a strong union can keep the country together and is necessary in the conditions in which our Constitution is operating.' Comment. (200 words) 

(c) What are the grounds for disqualification of Members of Parliament, State Legislative Assembly or State Legislative Council under the Constitution (Fifty-second) Amendment Act ? On what basis is the anti-defection provision critiqued ? (125 words) 

(d) Presidents and Governors enjoy discretionary situations. What are these situations ? (125 words) 

Q4. (a) Explain the shrinkage of the Greenland Ice-sheet due to the impact of global warming and atmospheric circulation patterns. (200 words) 

(b) Explain the causes and impact of the bushfires in Australia which occurred in 2019 – 2020. (200 words) 

(c) “Cultivation and the way of life are intimately linked with the concept of cultural and natural landscapes.” Elaborate with examples. (125 words)

(d) Briefly explain the physiological, agricultural and population densities of India. How are they different from each other ? (125 words) 

Q5. (a) Describe Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ's) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFA's). What is the statutory backing for them ? What were the controversies encircling ESZ’s/EFA's ? In what ways do community reserves differ from ESZ's/EFA's ? (200 words) 

(b) Explain organellar genome. Can this be connected to endosymbiotic theory ? Why are organellar genomes proposed as candidates for transgene containment, a concern in GM crops ? (200 words)

(c) What are the different uses of nanotechnology in agriculture ? Name some prominent nanoparticles used for specific purposes in agriculture and mention their advantages. (125 words) 

(d) Describe three model organisms, out of which one is a plant. What are the advantages of using model organisms in research ? What are the specialities of their genomes ? (125 words) 

Q6. (a) What is GPS ? How does it work? What are the minimum number of satellites required for a GPS and why ? (200 words)

(b) What does MRI stand for? What is the physics behind this technique ? What are the advantages of MRI over other radio-diagnostic techniques such as X-ray and CT scan ? (125 words)

(c) What do you understand by Hydrogen Energy ? Why is it called as 'green' energy ? Explain fuel cell technology for using hydrogen as a fuel. (200 words)

(d) Recently the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) was in the news. Write briefly about it. Why are Higgs bosons so important for science ? (125 words)

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Exam Name: IFoS (Main) Exam
Exam Year: 2020
Subject: "Zoology"- I

"SECTION- A'

 1. Write a brief account on each of the following : 

(a) Salient features of Rotifera with suitable examples

(b) Parasitic adaptations of Fasciola

(c) Feeding mechanisms of Mollusca

(d) Skull types of Squamata

(e) Air-breathing fishes 

2. (a) What are Great Barrier Reefs? Describe how climate change influences coral reef formation.

(b) Write an account on recent system of animal classification. Outline its differences from earlier empirical approach(es).

(c) Describe the life cycle of Nereis. 

3. (a) Write an account on modification of mouthparts in Insecta. Give suitable examples and diagrams.

(b) Discuss that Sphenodon is the most primitive and Crocodile is the most advanced of all living reptilians.

(c) Polychaetes exhibit different modes of life adapted to different habitats. Elaborate. 

4. (a) Enumerate the functions and main components of endoskeleton of vertebrates. Give an account on the types of jaw suspensoria with suitable diagrams. 

(b) Describe the structural organization of thyroid and parathyroid glands in different vertebrate groups with a note on the hormone-producing cells and hormones. 

(c) Herdmania is a primitive and degenerate descendant of ancestral chordates. Discuss. 

'SECTION- B' 

5. Differentiate between the following : 

(a) Biomes and Ecotones

(b) Ecto- and Endo-parasites of cattle

(c) Pyrilla and Achaea pests

(d) Spectrophotometry and Flame photometry

(e) Polyculture and Integrated fish farming 

6. (a) What is ecological succession? Explain the causes and theories of ecological succession.

(b) Define apiculture. Explain the methodology, status and scope of apiculture in India.

(c) Describe the principle and application of ANOVA. 

7. (a) With suitable examples, explain different methods of studying animal behaviour.

(b) Primates exhibit a system of social hierarchy. Explain it in the context of territoriality and dominance.

(c) Write about the pathogenicity of cholera with a note on control measures. 

8. (a) Explain the importance of fisheries in India. Write about the conservation strategies of finfish and shellfish.

(b) Describe the role of hormones in prey-predator detection and predator tactics.

(c) Define population. Explain the characteristics of a population. 

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Exam Name: IFoS (Main) Exam
Exam Year: 2020
Subject: "Zoology"- II

"SECTION- A'

1. (a) Explain the hormonal regulation of sex determination in mammals. 

(b) What is reverse transcription ? Explain it with an example. 

(c) Briefly explain Neo-Darwinism. 

(d) "Lysosomes are the suicidal bags of the cell.” Justify. 

(e) Define Cladistics. Comment on its significance. 

2. (a) Define Mutation. Explain various physical and chemical mutagens with suitable examples. 

(b) Give an illustrated account of the evolutionary history of horse.

(c) Briefly describe the modern methods of taxonomy for animals. 

Q3. (a) Explain the transport of large molecules across the plasma membrane. 

(b) What are Transposons ? Explain the general structure and mechanism of transposition of Tn3 elements in prokaryotes. 

(c) Differentiate between Parapatric and Sympatric speciation. 

4. (a) Describe with well-labelled diagram, the stages involved in Meiotic prophase. 

(b) Write an account of the methods of determination of the age of fossils.

(c) Give an account of the molecular mechanism of crossing over. 

'SECTION -B' 

Q5. (a) Describe the role of cholesterol in steroidogenesis.

(b) Explain how animals can survive in varying salinities. 

(c) Briefly describe the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. 

(d) Illustrate the fate map of frog during gastrulation. 

(e) Differentiate between primary and secondary immune response. 

Q6. (a) Give a diagrammatic representation of citric acid cycle and discuss its role in metabolism. 

(b) Describe the process of synthesis, secretion, and action of acetylcholine during synaptic transmission. 

(c) Give a brief account of hormonal regulation of metamorphosis in insects. 

Q7. (a) Discuss the laws of thermodynamics and their applications in biological systems. 

(b) Define Apoptosis. Explain its mechanism with suitable example. 

(c) Discuss the structure of inner ear and explain its mechanism in hearing. 

Q8. (a) Give an account of the genetic basis of axis specification with one suitable example. 

(b) What is blood coagulation ? Enumerate the various steps involved in blood coagulation. 

(c) Define Teratogen. Briefly explain the different teratogenic agents. 

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