(MAINS HUB) UPSC Mains: General Studies Model Test Paper-1: 2012

General Studies Paper – I

1. Answer any three of the following in about 250 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Asses the impact of US Constitution on Indian Constitution.
(b) ‘By the word `Socialist', the Constitution means the achievement of socialistic pattern of society through democratic means.’ Analyse this statement in the context of Preamble of the Constitution of India.
(c) Discuss the extent and implications of ‘Union’s power to legislate on States’ subjects’ in India.
(d) Critically Examine the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admissions) Act, 2006.

2. Answer one of the following in about 250 words: 20x1=20
(a) "The need for unilateral transfer of funds to Britain was a constant factor and, in fact, pro gressively increased over time."
(b) Do you think that Quit India movement was a Spontaneous Revolution?

3. Answer any one of the following in about 250 words: 20x1=20
(a) Critically examine the design of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scheme. Do you think it is a total failure?
(b) Highlight the structure, objectives and role of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). Express your views in backdrop of Section 43A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

4. Comment on any five of the following in about 150 words each. 12x5=60
(a) Salient recommendations of the Dharmadhikari panel report on merger of two state owned carriers.
(b) Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG).
(c) Explain the Energy Budget of the Earth.
(d) Distinction between ‘Department Related Parliament Standing committees’ and ‘Parliamentary Forum’.
(e) Analyse Backward Regions Grant Fund scheme.
(f) What do you mean by ‘Inclusive Growth’, define it, by keeping 12th FYP in mind.