(Sample Paper) Model Questions for Civil Services Mains 2012

1. Answer any two of the following in about 250 words each: 20 X 2=40
a) The bilateral trade between India and Pakistan can alter subcontinent’s economic and political landscape. Give your views by highlighting the recent developments in the bilateral trade and the potential in the near future.
b) Trace the recent developments in the Indo-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations.
c) The foreign policy of India in dealing with Myanmar was guided more by realism rather than idealism. Do you agree with this statement?

2. Comment on any three of the following in about 150 words each: 15 X 3= 45
a) Outline the steps outlined by Seoul Nuclear Security Summit communique to secure vulnerable nuclear material.
b) The solutions proposed by Delhi Declaration for resolving issues in Syria and Iran
c) “Fukushima was a profoundly man-made disaster that could and should have been foreseen and prevented”. In context with the above statement do you think India should increase her dependency on the nuclear power for energy security? Suggest measures.
d) What is the impact of dispute in South China Sea on Oil sector in India.

3. Answer any one of the following in 250 words each: 20 X 1=20
a) Salient features of Kofi Annan’s peace plan for Syria. What are issues that can prove to be hurdles in the implementation of the plan?
b) Reasons and implications of raid and capture of Heglig town in April 2012

4. Answer any four of the following in 150 words 15 X 4 = 60
a) Victory of National League for Democracy of all four seats of Nay Pyi Taw in bye election in Myanmar is highly significant. Comment
b) Race based voting system and its implications in Fiji.
c) “White Flag Case” against General Sarath Fonseka
d) “Agni V is a game-changer in many ways”. Comment
e) TAPI gas pipeline sales agreement

Courtesy: Ujjwal Das