Practice question:
In the light of the recent landmark judgement of Supreme Court on the appointment of CEC and Election Commissioners, discuss the composition of Election Commission of India and issues involved in the existing mode of appointment of Election Commissioners.
In the light of the recent landmark judgement of Supreme Court on the appointment of CEC and Election Commissioners, discuss the composition of Election Commission of India and issues involved in the existing mode of appointment of Election Commissioners.
Discuss the reasons for low political representation of women in India? What are the Government measures to increase the participation of women in Political system?
Mini test 27
Topic: Economic Geography : Agriculture, Live stocks, Forestry, Fishery, Quarrying, Mining, House hold Manufacturing, Industries — Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel and man power, Trade and Commerce, Communication, Road Transport, Storage and others.
1. What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India?Identifying the industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
2. Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region of India despite fertile soil and good availability of water?
3. Discuss the recent strategies adopted by Government of AP for the growth of Fisheries sector in AP.
Topic: Economic Geography : Agriculture, Live stocks, Forestry, Fishery, Quarrying, Mining, House hold Manufacturing, Industries — Agro, Mineral, Forest, Fuel and man power, Trade and Commerce, Communication, Road Transport, Storage and others.
1. What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India?Identifying the industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
2. Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region of India despite fertile soil and good availability of water?
3. Discuss the recent strategies adopted by Government of AP for the growth of Fisheries sector in AP.
Mini Test 28
Topic: Social Geography: Population Movements and Distribution, Human Habitations, Density, Age, Sex, Rural, Urban, Race, Caste, Tribe, Religion, Linguistic, Urban Migration, Education Characteristics.
1. Explain the concept of social capital in relation to India.
2. Examine the causes and consequences of forced migration of population in the present context.
3. Define Quality of life and explain its parameters with adequate examples.
Topic: Social Geography: Population Movements and Distribution, Human Habitations, Density, Age, Sex, Rural, Urban, Race, Caste, Tribe, Religion, Linguistic, Urban Migration, Education Characteristics.
1. Explain the concept of social capital in relation to India.
2. Examine the causes and consequences of forced migration of population in the present context.
3. Define Quality of life and explain its parameters with adequate examples.
Mini Test 29
Topic: Fauna and Floral Geography: Wild Animals, Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Trees and Plants and others.
1. Give an account of the nature of biosphere as an ecosystem.
2. Discuss briefly the biogeographical zones of India.
3. Write a note on the steps taken by Government for Wildlife conservation in India.
Topic: Fauna and Floral Geography: Wild Animals, Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Trees and Plants and others.
1. Give an account of the nature of biosphere as an ecosystem.
2. Discuss briefly the biogeographical zones of India.
3. Write a note on the steps taken by Government for Wildlife conservation in India.
Mini Test 30
Topic: Environmental Geography: Sustainable Development, Globalization, Temperature, Humidity, Cloudiness, Winds, Special Weather Phenomena, Natural Hazards — Earth Quakes, Land Slides, Floods, Cyclones, Cloud Burst, Disaster Management, Impact Assessment, Environmental Pollution, Pollution Management.
1. Give a critical account of the reasons and consequences of marine pollution.
2. Write a brief note on the seismic zones of India.
3. Discuss the conditions favourable for the formation of tropical cyclones. What are the measures for effective disaster management of cyclones?
Topic: Environmental Geography: Sustainable Development, Globalization, Temperature, Humidity, Cloudiness, Winds, Special Weather Phenomena, Natural Hazards — Earth Quakes, Land Slides, Floods, Cyclones, Cloud Burst, Disaster Management, Impact Assessment, Environmental Pollution, Pollution Management.
1. Give a critical account of the reasons and consequences of marine pollution.
2. Write a brief note on the seismic zones of India.
3. Discuss the conditions favourable for the formation of tropical cyclones. What are the measures for effective disaster management of cyclones?
Mini test 31
Major Challenges of Indian Economy – Inconsistent growth rate, Low growth rates of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, inflation and oil prices, current account deficit and unfavorable balance of payments, falling rupee value, growing NPAs and capital infusion - money laundering and black money - Insufficient financial resources and deficiency of capital, Lack of Inclusive growth and Sustainable development - Nature, causes, consequences and solutions of these problems
1. Discuss the reasons for increasing oil prices in India. Suggest measures to stabilise oil prices.
2. Analyse the issues for the implementation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. Suggest course corrections required in IBC.
3. What are the factors responsible for unfavorable Balance of Payments/CAD in India. Discuss it's impact and suggest measures for BOP management.
Major Challenges of Indian Economy – Inconsistent growth rate, Low growth rates of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, inflation and oil prices, current account deficit and unfavorable balance of payments, falling rupee value, growing NPAs and capital infusion - money laundering and black money - Insufficient financial resources and deficiency of capital, Lack of Inclusive growth and Sustainable development - Nature, causes, consequences and solutions of these problems
1. Discuss the reasons for increasing oil prices in India. Suggest measures to stabilise oil prices.
2. Analyse the issues for the implementation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. Suggest course corrections required in IBC.
3. What are the factors responsible for unfavorable Balance of Payments/CAD in India. Discuss it's impact and suggest measures for BOP management.
Practice question:
"DEPA, a consent management tool, has generated both excitement and concern among stakeholders". Discuss.
"DEPA, a consent management tool, has generated both excitement and concern among stakeholders". Discuss.
Mini Test 41
Topic: Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better human life; Science & Technology in everyday life; National Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation; India's contribution in the field of Science and Technology. Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology; Role and Scope of Science and Technology in nation building. Major Scientific institutes for Science and \technology in AP and India. Major Scientific Institutes for Research and Development in AP and India. Achievements of Indian Scientist in the field of Science and Technology-Indigenous technologies and developing new technologies.
1. How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by science-based technologies?
2. Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer-oriented. Critically comment.
3. Discuss the work of ‘Bose-Einstein Statistics’ done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose and show how it revolutionized the field of Physics.
Topic: Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation for better human life; Science & Technology in everyday life; National Policies on proliferation of Science, Technology and Innovation; India's contribution in the field of Science and Technology. Concerns and challenges in the proliferation and use of science and technology; Role and Scope of Science and Technology in nation building. Major Scientific institutes for Science and \technology in AP and India. Major Scientific Institutes for Research and Development in AP and India. Achievements of Indian Scientist in the field of Science and Technology-Indigenous technologies and developing new technologies.
1. How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by science-based technologies?
2. Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer-oriented. Critically comment.
3. Discuss the work of ‘Bose-Einstein Statistics’ done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose and show how it revolutionized the field of Physics.
Mini Test 42
Topic: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and challenges; E-governance and India; Cyber Crime and policies to address security concerns. Government of India Policy on Information Technology (IT). IT Development in AP and India.
1. How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regards?
2. Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses.
3. How does 3D printing technology work? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the technology.
Topic: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - its importance, advantages and challenges; E-governance and India; Cyber Crime and policies to address security concerns. Government of India Policy on Information Technology (IT). IT Development in AP and India.
1. How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regards?
2. Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses.
3. How does 3D printing technology work? List out the advantages and disadvantages of the technology.
Mini Test 43
Topic: Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements; Satellite Programmes of India and Use of Satellites in different fields like Health, Education, Communication Technology, Weather forecastingaffecting human lives; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
1. How is the S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?
2. Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?
3. Discuss the objectives of Chandrayaan-3. How is Chaandrayyan-3 different from Chandrayaan-2?
Topic: Indian Space Programme - Past, Present and Future; Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) — it's activities and achievements; Satellite Programmes of India and Use of Satellites in different fields like Health, Education, Communication Technology, Weather forecastingaffecting human lives; Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
1. How is the S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?
2. Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?
3. Discuss the objectives of Chandrayaan-3. How is Chaandrayyan-3 different from Chandrayaan-2?