University of Mysore offering geology course for CSE

The course offered by the University of Mysore. A geologist's job is not just about discovery and exploration of mineral wealth and natural resources of the earth. They need to assess natural disasters and their effects on environment, search areas rich in underwater resources, oil and natural gas and minerals and assess suitable areas for construction of bridges, roads, buildings and railway lines.

Started in 1960, the post-graduate course has been a must for the students aspiring to be geologists.

The UPSC conducts examinations across the country for selection of geologist (junior), assistant geologist in geographical survey of India and junior hydro geologist (scientist B) in the Central Ground Water Board. Qualified persons can also work with companies like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Mineral Explorations Authority and Coal India.

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SECTION - A

1. Answer any three question not more than 200 words. (3 × 20 = 60)
(a) "An understanding of psychology will influence in a positive manner those exposed to its message" Discuss this statement in the light of recent developments
(b) What is multicultural perspective, and how do psychologists take account of it in their research and practice? Illustrate
(c) T-test
(d) Two way ANOVA

2. Define the scales used in the psychological measurement and distinguish between parametric and non- parametric statistic. Illustrate the relative significance of these statistics by citing relevant research problems. (60 marks)

3. (a) Discuss and critically evaluate Brainstorming method and its applications in psychology? (30 marks)
(b) Describe the case study method and its application in psychology? (30 marks)

4. What are the various tools of data collection? Evaluate Questionaire as a tool for collecting data for psychological research. What are the essentials of a good Questionaire? (60 marks)

Centre for Cooperation in Science & Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS)

INSA JRD-TATA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME : Indian National Science Academy, a premier scientific organization in India representing all branches of Science and Technology, has instituted the INSA-JRD TATA FELLOWSHIP administered by CCSTDS in honour of the late JRD Tata, visionary and a leading industrialist. The purpose of this Fellowship is to extend facilities of the advance scientific infrastructure and expertise of India to scientists and researchers of developing countries. The Fellowship established from an Endowment received from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust will foster advanced research training of scientists from the developing world and promote south-south co-operation.

The Fellowship is intended for researchers from developing countries except India, who have aptitude for research and would be desirous of working in an Indian research laboratory for a maximum period of 3 months. Applicants possessing post-graduate and higher degree in Science/Engineering/Medicine and allied disciplines, below 45 years of age may apply.

The fellowship covers 1) cost of return airfare from place of work in their home country to place of work in India 2) maintenance allowance and incidentals for three months, 3) accommodation to be provided by the host institute either free of cost or at nominal charges and 4) contingency grant for purchase of books and stationery

• Time Allowed : 3 Hours
• Maximum marks : 300

Candidate should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each section. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches, maps and diagrams, where appropriate.

SECTION A

1. (a) Mark the following ten features/locations/entries on the World Map provided to you. Each item carries 2 marks. 2X10=20
(i) Ozark Plateau
(ii) Mount Logan
(iii) Grand Canyon
(iv) Pittsburg
(v) Winnipeg
(vi) Laurentian shield
(vii) Niagara Falls
(viii) Bay of Fundy
(ix) The windy city
(x) The city of Golden Gate Bridge

(b) Provide a write-up on the significance of the feature/location in approximately 40 words. This carries four marks each. : 4X10= 40 Marks

Question No. 2:
(a) “Geosynclines are the cradles of the fold mountains”. Comment. : 20 Marks
(b) Discuss briefly the endogenetic forces affecting the earth’s crust. : 20 Marks
(c) Give an account of the Airy’s idea about isostasy. : 20 Marks

Question No. 3:
(a) “The seismic and volcanic zones of the world nearly coincide with each other”. Justify the statement. : 30 Marks
(b) How is the plate tectonics theory an improvement over the Kober’s geosynclinal theory in explaining the process of mountain building? : 30 Marks

Question No.3.
(a) Highlight the main differences in the ideas of Davis and Penck about the cycle of erosion. : 30 Marks
(b) Explain the concept and scope of Applied Geomorphology. : 30 Marks

SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: : 20X3= 60 Marks
(a) Special economic zones
(b) Indian Space Programme
(c) Nuclear energy in india
(d) Setusamudram shipping canal project

6. Give a detailed account of the inland waterways of India and their contribution in the Indian Economy. : 60 Marks

Question No.7.
(a) Discuss the extent of deforestation in India and suggest measures for increasing the forest cover. : 30  Marks
(b) “Despite of having numerous wildlife conservation programmes, the wildlife in India still faces danger of extinction”. Comment. : 30  Marks

8. Discuss the scope of the non-conventional energy resources in the context of energy crisis in India. : 60 Marks

• Time allowed: 3 hours
• Maximum marks: 300

Answer any five questions in which question 1 is compulsory.

1. Answer any three questions. : 60X3= 180 Marks
(a) Had there been no evolution of Policy Science, Public administration may have lost identity. Discuss.
(b) Theories of Administrative thinkers are like an elephant and six blind men. Explain.
(c) Neo-approach in classical and behavioral theories have brought classist and behaviorist very close to each other. Do you agree? Put your views.
(d) Politics-Administration dichotomy may be acceptable in theory but may not be acceptable in practice. Comment with reference to Wilson’s view.
(e) Scientific Management theory has no space for human aspects. How far do you agree? Put your arguments.

2. POSDCORB is an extension of elements of management put forward by Henry Fayol. Discuss. (300 words) : 30 Marks

3. Elton Mayo may or may not be accepted as behaviorist. (300 words) : 30 Marks

4. Compromise is the best way of conflict management in society, politics and Diplomacy. Analyse (200 words) : 30 Marks

5. Max Weber tried his level best to ensure social acceptance of bureaucracy. Do you agree? Discuss. (200 words) : 30 Marks

6. Human Manager will be able to hold authority with job. Comment. (200 words) : 30 Marks

7. Human aspects have been integrated in management principles gradually. Analyse. (200 words) : 30 Marks

• Time allowed: 3 hours
• Maximum marks: 300

1. Answer any one of the following (250 words) : 30 Marks
(a) Some recent judgments and opinion of the Supreme Court of India may be milestones in social reform. Discuss.
(b) Parliamentary system in India may take lead towards party-less democracy than party-based democracy. Analyse.
(c) India is federation in term of distribution of responsibilities and unitary in term of distribution of resources. How far do you agree? Put your views.

2. Answer any two questions in 150 words each. : 2X20=40 Marks
(a) Now Governors in India need to be governed by reviewing and amending their constitutional position. Comment.
(b) Planning is basically an economic activity but in India, it has been mostly political activity. Put your views.
(c) President’s powers of pardon against death sentence itself seems to be dead in present references of mercy petition. Examine the statement.

3. Answer any two of the following questions in 100 words each. : 2X15=30 Marks
(a) What may be the parameters of deciding failures of constitutional machinery in the state? Examine from constitutional and extra-constitutional view points.
(b) Right to life and personal liberty has been defined by the Supreme Court as the back-bone of Indian Constitution. Comment.
(c) Union of States in India need fresh look on state reorganization. Answer with your arguments.

4. Write an essay on any one of the following in about 800 words. : 200 Marks
(a) There is neither any beginning nor end of reforms.
(b) 60th Year of Indian Republic – A Review.
(c) Nationalism is Above All “ism” of India.

1993

1. My Vision of India in 2001 A.D.
2. The emerging Global Order, Political and Economic.
3. “He who Reigns within himself and Rules his Passions, Desires and Fears, is more than a King”.
4. Compassion is the Basis of All Morality.
5. Men have failed; let Women take over.
6. Economic Growth without Distributive justice is bound to breed Violence.
7. Ecological considerations need not hamper development.
8. Computer: The Harbinger of a Silent Revolution.

1994

1. Youth is a blunder. Manhood a struggle. Old age a regret.
2. Indian Society at the crossroads.
3. The Challenge before a Civil Servant Today.
4. Modernisation and Westernisation are not identical concepts.
5. A useless life is an early death.
6. Politics, Business and Bureaucracy—a fatal triangle.
7. Multinational Corporations—saviours or saboteurs.

1995

1. Politics without ethics is a disaster.
2. The new emerging woman-power: the ground realities.
3. When money speaks, the truth is silent.
4. Whither Indian democracy?
5. Restructuring of Indian education system.
6. Disinterested intellectual curiosity is the life-blood of real civilization.
7. Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.

1996

1. Literacy is growing very fast but there is no corresponding growth in education.
2. Restructuring of the UNO to reflect present realities.
3. New cults and godmen: a threat to traditional religions.
4. The VIP cult is a bane of Indian democracy.
5. Need for transparency in public administration.
6. Truth is lived, not taught.

1997

1. What we have not learnt during fifty years of Independence.
2. Judicial activism.
3. Greater political power alone will not improve women’s plight.
4. True religion cannot be misused.
5. The modern doctor and his patients.
6. Urbanization is a blessing in disguise.

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Motivational step by Meghalaya govt to spur youths in civil service exams

The Meghalaya government has announced cash incentives to encourage youths in the state to compete in the all-India civil service examinations. The principal secretary in the education department, P.S. Thangkhiew, today said the move was aimed at encouraging youths in the state to excel in the civil services exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Official sources said not many youths take the exam every year and the government is hoping that the incentive will increase the numbers of candidates from the state in the all-India civil services.

A recent notification by the state education department stated that all youths from Meghalaya would be eligible for the incentive, provided they produce the permanent residential certificate (PRC), duly signed by the deputy commissioner, when they avail of the cash incentives. Under the Chief Minister’s All India Service Exams Incentive, youths who pass the civil services (preliminary) examinations will get a cash award of Rs 5,000 each.

UPSC Mains 2010
Geography Test Series : Sample Paper

DESIGNED BY APARNA SHARMA , DY. CHIEF CONSULTANT, NEW DELHI IAS.

Question No. 1:
(a) How is the denudational chronology helpful in understanding the past geomorphic cycles? 30
(b) Discuss the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes in the context of Plate Tectonics. 30

Question No. 2:
(a) How the adiabatic lapse rates affect the atmospheric stability and instability? 30
(b) Discuss the life cycle of a temperate cyclone. 30

Question No. 3: Give a detailed account of the major land biomes of the earth. 60

Question No. 4: “The developing countries hold the solution to the global food crisis”. Comment. 60