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Mains Marathon 2016 GS Test -1

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8/22/2016
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1) Was capitalism a cause or effect of the Industrial Revolution? What factors led to the rise of Capitalism?
2) Before World War 1, Europe could manage its colonial issues successfully, but could not manage the
European issues. Critically Analyse.
3) What was New Imperialism? How was it different from the earlier version? Discuss the factors that that led to
its development.
4) The most significant aspect of 1848 revolutions was the emergence of a new political force in Europe.
Discuss.
5) The biggest challenge to laissez faire came from the idea of socialism. How far were socialist movements
successful in its objectives?
6) The French Revolution became the classic example of a revolution which people of many nations tried to
emulate. What were the biggest achievements of the French Revolution?
7) Imperialism sparked various rebellions in China, India and Japan. How was the Meiji restoration different from
the Boxer rebellion of China and the Revolt of 1857 in India?
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Mains Marathon 2016 GS Test -2


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8/25/2016
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1. The prosperity which World War 1 brought to US, also became the very reason for the great depression of
1929. Discuss. Also, highlight its global impact.
2. Treaty of Versailles was supposed to bring stability, but it brought another war. Discuss.
3. Comparisons of the fascist regime of Italy with the nationalist socialist regime of Germany is inevitable. The
similarities are obvious, but there are differences which are worth mentioning. Comment.
4. The rise of nationalism post world war II in European colonies was one of the major major reason behind
decolonization. Critically Analyse.
5. World War II was not only a war among militaries but also a Total War. Comment
6. Discuss the various factors that give rise to the cold war towards the end of World War II. Also, outline the
reasons for the thaw in cold war after 1953.
7. Berlin Crisis and division of Germany in 1950s show that the cold war merely extend the imperial rivalries to a
new realm. Discuss.
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Mains Marathon-GS test -3


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8/28/2016
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1. Ellora cave is a unique art-historical site in the country as it has monasteries associated with the three
religions. Substantiate.
2. The socio-cultural regeneration of the India of the nineteenth century was occasioned by the colonial
presence, but not created by it. Critically analyze.
3. Critically evaluate the contributions of moderate nationalists in the early phase of Indias struggle for
independence.
4. The Vaikom Satyagraha was the first systematically organized agitation in Kerala against orthodoxy to secure
the rights of the depressed classes. Elaborate
5. Discuss the reasons that foreign policy of independent India vigorously pursued the dream of a peaceful world
by advocating the policy of non-alignment (NAM). What were the effects of various wars faced by India over
NAM.
6. Linguistic principle as the basis of formation of states was accepted by the national movement of India Before
independence then why it was rejected by the leaders post-independence. Also discuss its immediate effects.
7. Art of sculpture of Mathura school became so strong in ancient India that it spread to the other parts of India
and the world. Discuss the important features of sculpture of Mathura art and also give an account how its
features developed over time.
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Mains Marathon- GS Test-4


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8/31/2016
1.El-Nino is said to be the cause behind low rainfall in majority of the states while it caused higher rainfall in
Tamil Nadu and Andhra pradesh in previous year. Why ?
2. In early 1980s a hole in the Ozone layer of Antarctica started appearing, now it has begun healing. Elaborate.
3.Floods have been reported in conventionally high rainfall states, but recently, arid states like Rajasthan have
been flooded. Briefly explain the anomaly.
4. India is endowed with vast solar energy potential but solar power still does not constitute a significant portion
of Indias total energy production.List the reasons for the same and suggest measures.
5. Unplanned urbanisation in India has added undue stress on social and physical infrastructure in our country.
Discuss.
6. Glass ceiling for womans progression in workplace is a serious concern. Comment.
7. Caste based inequality is a social reality in contemporary times. How does caste based discrimination exhibit
itself in modern times? Critically Analyse.
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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 5 / 3rd September

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Time:1Hour
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1.OppositionsponsoredamendmenttotheMotionofThanksonthePresidentsAddresshas
beenadoptedbytheRajyaSabharecently.WhatisthesignificanceofamendmenttotheMotion
ofThanksonPresident'sAddressintheLokSabhaandtheRajyaSabha?

2.Theconstitutionalpoweroftheexecutivetograntpardontoconvictscannotbeexercisedby
theapexcourtunlessthereisaviolationoffundamentalrights.DiscussinthelightofArticle72
oftheConstitutionofIndia.

3.Whatareelectoraltrusts?Whatistheprimarypurposebehindsettingupelectoraltrusts?
Discussinthelightofrecentreportsofmisuseofelectoraltrustsinfundingofelections.

4.TheSupremeCourtofIndiahasbecomeabenevolentdictatorbeyondtheConstitutional
mandateprovidedtoitunderthedoctrineofseparationofpowers.CriticallyComment.

5.Howdoesmoneybilldifferfromordinarybills?Howfarisintroductionofbillsasmoneybill
justifiedtocircumventscrutinybytheUpperhouse?ShouldtheSpeaker'sdecisiononabill
beingmoneybillbefinalandunchallengeableinacourtoflaw?Giveyouropinion.

6.Shouldeducationalqualificationsbemademandatoryforelectionstolocalbodieswhenthe
nosuchprovisionsexistfortheStateLegislatureandtheLokSabha?Discuss.

7.Allowingstudentpoliticsineducationalinstitutesnotonlyvitiatestheeducational
environment,butalsodoesnotaugurwellforcreatingnextgenerationofleaders,especially
afterIndiahasattainedfreedom.Criticallyexamine.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 6 / 6th September

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exceeding200words.

Time:1Hour
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1.Insurancepenetrationinthefarmingcommunityisthekeytoagriculturalreforms.Inthis
light,criticallyanalyzethePradhanMantriFasalBimaYojana.Discussthechallengesinits
implementation.

2.TheNationalHumanRightsCommissionneedscomprehensivereformsbeforeitcanbeatrue
guardianofhumanrights.Whatreformswouldyousuggest?

3.CriticallyAnalysetheprovisionsoftheProhibitionofemploymentofManualScavengersAct.
Alsoevaluatethesuccessoftheactineradicatingmanualscavenging.Whatarethebiggest
challengesinitsimplementation?

4.TherealpoweroftheForestRightsActliesindevolutionofdecisionmakingtotheGram
Sabha.CriticallyevaluatetheprovisionsoftheTheSchedulesTribesandotherForestDwellers(
RecognitionofForestRights)Act.

5.TheinherentcontradictionintheJuvenileJusticeActliesinidentifyingwhoachildis.
Criticallyanalyse.

6.Exploitationofwomenasdomesticworkersamountstocontemporaryslaveryinmodern
times.Discusswhatpolicymeasurescanbetakentosafeguardtherightsofdomesticworkers.
Shouldminimumwagesbemademandatoryfordomesticworkers?

7.Thetransgenderpersons(protectionofrights)Bill2016isthefirststeptowardsrecognition
ofthethirdgenderinIndianSocietyafteralongfoughtbattlebyrightsactivists.Comment.

ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 7 / 9th September

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exceeding200words.

Time:1Hour
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1.JapanandIndiaarenaturalallies.Doyouagree?Discusstheareasofconvergenceand
divergencebetweenIndiaandJapanonmajorglobalandbilateralissues.

2.WhatchallengesdoesIndiafaceinitsadmissiontotheNuclearSuppliersGroup?Doyou
thinkIndiashouldbegrantedmembershipoftheNSGdespitebeinganonsignatorytoNon
ProliferationTreaty?Why?(QuestionLink)
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3.IndiaandtheGulfrelationshaveevolvedovertheyearswithincreasingpoliticalandstrategic
relations.Comment.(QuestionLink)

4.Regionalconnectivityisnecessarynotonlyforeconomiccooperation,butalsoforlasting
peaceinSouthAsia.Elaborate.(QuestionLink)

5.WhatdoyouunderstandbyIndoPacific?ShouldIndiaplayamoreproactiveroleinthe
SouthChinaSea?Givereasons.(QuestionLink)

6.Despitehistoricandculturalties,IndiaMyanmareconomicandpoliticalrelationshavebeen
farfromsatisfactory.CriticallyExamine.(QuestionLink)

7.WhatisthestrategicsignificanceofMaldivesintheIndianOcean?IsIndiadoingenoughto
secureherinterestsintheIndianOcean?(QuestionLink)

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 15th September

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exceeding200words.

Time:1Hour
TotalMarks:10x7=70Marks

1.Infrastructurefinancingisverycrucialforthedevelopmentofanycountry.Discussthe
challengesthatIndiaisfacinginattractingprivateinvestmentforinfrastructurefinancingand
thestepstakenbygovernmenttodealwiththeproblem.

2.Despiteseveralinitiativesandeffortsbythegovernment,Indiasportsectorisstillfarfrom
comparisonwiththemajorportsaroundtheworld.Criticallyexamine.

3.Indiahasemergedastheoneoftheworldsfastestgrowingrenewableenergymarket.Discuss
thefactorsthatledtorenewableenergydevelopmentinIndiaandhowitwillbebeneficialfor
economicdevelopmentofthecountry?

4.Insecticidesandpesticides,thatareusedspecificallyforagriculturecontaminateour
environmentandhaveanegativeimpactonthehumanbody.Discuss.

5.WhatisLED?WhatareitsapplicationsandhowbluelightassociatedwithLEDsaffects
human.

6.WhatisReusableLaunchVehicle?HowcanIndiareapbenefitsoutofit?

7.Whatisthesignificanceofdiscoveringgravitationalwaves?Alsoelaboratetheroleplayedby
Indianscientistsinitsdiscovery.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 18th September

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exceeding200words.

Time:1Hour
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1.Criticalinfrastructurecanreducetheriskofnaturalhazardsforpopulationsandabsorb
economiclosses.Elucidate.

2.DespiteconstitutionofNationalDisasterResponseForce(NDRF)underDisaster
Management(DM)Act,2005,armyhasbeenconstantlycalledinfordisasterreliefworks.Why
isitso?AlsosuggestthestepstomakeNDRFmoreeffectiveindisasterreliefprograms.

3.Technologicalsolutionscanmakeourbordersmuchsecuredandsafe.Discusswithreference
toIntegratedbordermanagementscheme.

4.Accordingtoarmy,nowlesserno.ofyoungpersonsinKashmirarejoiningthemilitants.
Discussthemeasuresthathavebeenprovedeffectiveandwhatmorecanbedone?

5.ChallengeofprotectingandwatchingoverIndiasenvironmentcanbemetonlyifwehave
substantial,goodqualityandreliableinformation.Elaborate

6.Noisewise,Indiaisoneofthemostpollutedcountriesintheworld.Discussthereasonsof
noisepollutioninIndiaandalsohighlightthemeasurestakenbygovernmenttocurbnoise
pollution.

7.Discusswhyparticipationofindigenouscommunitiesareimportantforconservationof
environment.AlsohighlightthechallengesfacedbyindigenouscommunitiesinIndiadueto
encroachment.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test 10- 22nd September

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1.WhyisEmotionalIntelligence(EI)importantatworkplace?Howisitdifferentfrom
IntelligenceQuotient(IQ)?

2.Publicservantsshouldpromotethepublicinterestbyputting"servicetothepublicabove
servicetooneself".Explainwithexamplesfromyourexperience.

3.Compassionisnotourchoice,itsanecessityforbeingahuman.Doyouagree?

4.Whileattitudeisonlymental,aptitudeisbothmentalandphysical.Elucidate

Casestudies

5.YouareworkingasHomeSecretaryintheMinistryofHomeAffairs.Duringyourtenure,you
haveactedtoughlyagainstantinationalelementsincludingmanybannedterrorist
organisations.Whileonaprivatetrip,youhavebeenabductedbyterroristsbelongingtoa
bannedterroristgroup.Theyhavedemandedthereleaseofalltheterroristsjailedindifferent
partsofthecountryinexchangeforyoursaferelease,failingwhichyouwillbekilled.Theyare
askingyoutorecordavideomessageforthegovernmentappealingthemtoreleaseallthe
prisonersforyourownsaferelease.Theyhavegivenanultimatumofoneweekforthe
governmenttorespond,failingwhichyourvideomessagewouldbesentaslastresortforthe
governmenttoact.

1)Examinetheethicalissuesinvolvedintheabovecasestudy.(50Words)

2)Willyourecordavideostatementasdemandedbythemtoinfluencethegovernment?
Explainwhy.(200Words)

6.RecentlyyouwereappointedasPanchayatSecretary.BlockDevelopmentOfficerhascalled
youandotherPanchayatSecretariesforameeting.ThemeetingisheadedbylocalMLA.Inthe
meetingwhiletakingnoteofdifferentdevelopmentactivities,hetellseveryonetocontributeRs
20,000/towardsbuildingacommunityhallinnearbytownforthebenefitofcommunityto
whichhebelongsto.Hesaysthataseveryoneistakingbribethereisnoharmindonatingfew
thousandrupeestowardswelfareactivities.

AfterthemeetingyoumeettheBlockDevelopmentOfficerandtellhimthatasyouarenewto
thejobyoudonothavemoneyandmoreoveritswrongtogivemoneywhichwillbe
unaccounted.BDOangrilyshoutsatyouandasksyoutonotonlygiveRs20,ooo/bywhatever
means,youshouldalsogivehimRs5000/everymonthaspartoftraditionthatsinpracticein
hisofficesincepastmanyyears.Hesaysthatonceyoulearntheskillsinyournewjob,youwill
startearningmore.

Howwillyoureactimmediately?Whatcourseofactionyouwilltakelaterandwhy?Explain.

7.Youarewalkinghomefromyourwork.Thereisarailwaytracknearby,whichbifurcatessome
distanceawayfromyourhome.Whileonyourwayyounoticethatfourwomenhavebeentiedto
thetracks.Agoodstrainisapproachingfast.
Somedistanceawayyounoticethatyourdaughteriswalkingontheothertrackwhichisactually
abridgebelowwhichadeepgorgeislocated.Thereisanoptiontosaveallfivewomenby
changingtherouteofthetraintoothertrack.Ifyoudoso,youwillkillyourdaughter.Your
daughterhasnoescapeoption.Sheisunawareofanyofthesedevelopmentsassheiswalking
blissfullylisteningtoherfavouritesongsfromiPodfromherheadphones.Thattrackonthe
bridgeisnotusedbytrainsowingtosomereasons.
Youcannotrunanduntieallfivewomenasitsimpossibletodosowithoutriskingyourlife.If
youdoso,youwillalsogetkilledalongwiththefivewomen.

Inthissituation,whatwillyoudo?Andexplainwhy.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test 11- 25th September

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1.Probityingovernanceisanessentialandvitalrequirementforanefficientandeffective
systemofgovernanceandforsocioeconomicdevelopment.Whatareimportantrequisitefor
ensuringprobityingovernance?

2.Givenaretwoquotationsofmoralthinkers/philosophers.Foreachofthese,bringoutwhatit
meanstoyouinthepresentcontext

a.Thegreatnessofanationanditsmoralprogresscanbejudgedbythewayitsanimalsare
treated.

b.Educatingthemindwithouteducatingtheheartisnoeducationatall.

3.Thelegalsystemofacountrydeterminesconsiderablytheefficacyoftheethicalconcernsin
governancesystem.ElucidatewithspecialemphasisonpresentlawsinIndia.

4.Discusstheimportanceofethicallybasedcorporategovernancetopromoteefficient,
sustainableandmoretransparentmarkets.

5.Aschoolvancarrying20childrenhitsapassengerbusenroutetoschool.Threewomeninthe
passengerbusand4childrenintheschoolvandieonthespot.Itwasthefaultofdriverofschool
vanwhojumpedthesignalandhitthepassengerbus.Thedriverofschoolvanescapesunhurt

andthenescapesfromtheaccidentspot.Thegovernmentannouncescashrelieftoallthe
victimsdeadandinjured.Atthesametime,thegovernmentcancelsrecognitiontotheschool
towhichthevanbelongsto.Thepolice,oncomplaintfromtheaggrievedparents,arreststhe
principaloftheschoolandasearchpartyissenttoarresttheabscondingdriver.

1.Isgovernmentrightinitsactionsmentionedinthecasestudy?Substantiate.(200Words)

2.Isitrighttoarresttheschoolprincipal?Explainwhy.(150Words)

6.Amanconvictedforrapeandmurderoftwo15yearoldgirlshasbeenawardeddeath
sentencebythecourt.Hissentenceisduein3days.Youaretheinchargeofthejailandhave
beenassignedtosupervisehisdeathsentence.Theconvictbecomesseriouslyilltwodaysbefore
heisabouttobehanged.Preliminarymedicaltestsrevealthathehasbloodcancer.Your
colleaguesadviseyouthatasheisabouttobeexecuted,themattershouldbekeptassecretand
theconvictshouldbekeptinhiscell.Evenjaildoctorsadviseyouthesame.Theyalsotellyou
thatthisconvictdeservedsuchadeathforhiscrime.

Whatwillyoudointhissituation?Explainwhy.

7.RajufailedtopassSSLCexam.Hisparentswantedhimtopassthisexamatanycost.Rajudid
workhard.Hewentfortuitionsearlyinthemorningawholeyearandtooklessonsfromgood
coachinginstitutions.Rajusmotherwhoworksasteacheralsomadehimstudytilllatenight
everyday.Whenhisresultcame,Rajusparentsweredisappointedandshocked.Neighbours
andrelativeschildrenallhadpassedtheexamwithdistinction.Inafitofrage,Rajusmother
scoldedhimforruiningthefamilyname.Raju,agoodandsensitiveboy,wroteasuicidenote
andtriedtokillhimselfbyjumpingintoalakeinthecity.Fortunatelysomeonesawhim
jumpingandrescuedhim.

a)IfyouwereinRaju'sposition,whatwouldyouhavedoneaftertheresultandwhatwouldyou
haveexpectedfromyourparents?Explain.(150Words)

b)Inyouropinion,whatshouldbethepriorityforanyparentwhenitcomestotheirchildren's
future?Whatvaluesshouldtheyinculcateintheirchildren?Examine.(150Words)

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test 12- 3rd October

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1. With the organization of the First International, it is said that socialism stepped
on the stage of history as a world movement. Discuss the achievements of first
International . Why could the Second International not see similar success?
2. In the first half of the 19th century while rest of Europe was engaged in
revolutions for nationalism and independence, Britain was busy industrializing.
Examine.
3. Although the main achievement of American Revolution was establishment of the
Republic, the established republic was not truly democratic. Elaborate.
4. Write a short note on Industrial Capitalism. What were the factors that
contributed to its growth? How did it affect the social system during industrial
revolution?
5. What factors contributed to the Agricultural Revolution in Europe? How did it
contribute to industrial revolution?

6. Though the process of unification of Germany and Italy were initiated by


revolutionary and democratic forces, democracy could not be established in any
of the country. Elucidate.
7. The phrase 'cutting of the Chinese watermelon' is often used when referring to
the rise of Western imperialism in China. Discuss briefly. Also outline the events
that led to it.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test 13- 6rd October

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1.Serfdom was abolished in 1861 in Russia, then why revolutions led by workers and peasants
broke out during World War 1. Also discuss the impacts of these revolutions on Russia.

2.How far were Germany's objections to the Treaty of Versailles right? Discuss briefly.

3. What were the causes behind the adoption of policy of appeasement by Britain and France in
dealing with Germany? Why is the Munich Pact said to be the climax of appeasement?

4. Although unsuccessful in meeting its objectives, dismissing the League of Nations as a


complete failure would be unfair. Elucidate.

5. How far did World War II hastened the process of decolonization? What other social, regional
and political impacts did the World War II have?

6. While Truman Doctrine and Marshal plan were US attempt to contain communism, The
Cominform and Molotov were USSRs attempt to encourage communism. Elaborate.

7. Write short notes on (a) Yalta Conference (b) Potsdam conference highlighting their role in
the development of Cold War

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 16 / 11th October


Syllabus
Indian Society :(Role of women and womens organization, Population, Urbanisation,
Globalisation and related issues, Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism &
secularism)
Geography All Topics : (Important Geophysical Phenomena, factors responsible for the
location , salient Features of physical geography)

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Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks

1.

How far do you agree that India is becoming an Intolerant Society? Discuss.

2.

The population of India is growing rapidly. The per capita availability of fresh

water has thus declined sharply over the past fifty years. Examine the magnitude of
water crisis in India and remedies to cope up from such woes.
3.

India has one of the worst gender gaps in the world when it comes to labor force

participation. How should this problem be addressed?


4.

The new Dalit movement has become assertive, inclusive and beyond party

politics. Comment. Also, examine the role of social media in todays Dalit movements.
5. Discuss briefly the location and significance of Mangroves in India.
6. T
he frequency of drought years has been increasing over the past few decades in
India. How should India manage droughts?
7.
8.

Discuss the consequences of Climate Change on agriculture and food security.

Write a short note on geographical distribution of coral reefs in India.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 17 / 14th October
Syllabus

Polity & Constitution: Separation of powers, Comparison, Parliament and State Legislatures,
Government policies and interventions, Representation of peoples Act, Development processes
and the development industry, Governance related issues.

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exceeding 200 words.

Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 10 x 8 = 80 Marks

1. How far will the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) help in reforming the Public Distribution
System? What challenges exist in its implementation?
2. Outline the evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India.
3. Constitution, not parliament is supreme. Do you agree with this statement? But, parliament
can amend the constitution. Is there any conflict between the both statements?
4. Evaluate the success of Jan Dhan Yojana in financial inclusion in rural India.
5. Is digital India the next phase of e-governance in India? What can India do to support an
efficient digital ecosystem?
6. Can India become the next manufacturing hub of the world? What role can Make in India
play in this regard?
7. Examine the role of NGOs in the developmental process of India. Do they face legitimacy
challenges today? What steps could be taken to make them more transparent and accountable?
8. Are Legislative Councils relevant today? Why or why not should they be continued? Give
reasons.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 18 / 17th October
Syllabus

Government policies and Social issues: Welfare schemes and


mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for vulnerable
sections of the population, Issues relating to development and management
of Social Sector.

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words not exceeding 200 words.

Time: 1 Hour

Total Marks: 10 x 8 = 80 Marks

1. Examine the impact of economic reforms on the social sector


expenditure in India.
2. How can Aadhar help welfare schemes like NREGA, Swachch Bharat
in plugging leakages and improving efficiency?
3. Indias place in the sun would come from the partnership between
wisdom of its rural people and skill of its professionals. Comment.
4. What are the efforts undertaken by the government to economically
develop the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of India?
Evaluate.
5. List the constitutional provisions for safeguarding vulnerable
sections of SC/ST/OBC and minority communities.
6. What possible reasons exist for the failure of delivery of public
health and education services in India? Critically examine.
7. Discuss about the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Expenditure
in India. How can the government ensure accountability and
transparency in the CSR activities?
8. When we want to help the poor, we usually offer them charity.
Charity becomes a way to shrug off our responsibility. But charity is no
solution to poverty. Charity only perpetuates poverty by taking the
initiative away from the poor. Comment.

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 19 / 20th October


Syllabus

International Relations: India and its neighborhood, Bilateral, regional and global
groupings, diaspora related issues, Important International institutions, agencies.

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exceeding 200 words.
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks

1. How can the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) trilateral highway boost the regional
connectivity between India and Southeast Asia? Explain.
2. What is the strategic importance of Chabahar port to India? Is it a counter to Chinas
Gwadar port plan?
3. Russia continues to expand military relations with Pakistan. Should this be of any
cause of concern to India? Evaluate.
4. Abrogating the Indus Waters Treaty would mount unbearable pressure on Pakistan,
forcing it to scale back its proxy war. Critically comment.
5. It is highly unlikely that BRICS will be able to play a constructive global role in
managing global security challenges. Discuss critically.
6. What steps can India take to counter China-Pakistan alliance?
7. How is ASEAN vital to Indias Act East policy? Examine.
8. What is the reason for Chinas opposition to India's bid to join Nuclear Suppliers
Group (NSG)?

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ForumIAS Mains Marathon - GS Test - 20 / 23rd October


Syllabus

Indian Economy, Budgeting and Agriculture: (Economy related issues, Budgeting,


Agricultural infrastructure, Subsidies, MSP, PDS, Technology missions, Food processing and
related industries in India, Land reforms)

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exceeding 200 words.
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks

1. Critically examine the implementational challenges in achieving a Digital India? How far
can it bridge the digital divide between rural and urban India?
2. The passage of the GST Bill by Parliament represents the start of a new phase of economic
reforms in the country. Comment.
3. According to a report of Labour Bureau of Indias Labour and Employment Ministry, Indias
unemployment rate has shot up to a 5-year high of 5 percent in 2015-16. What can be the reason
for this high unemployment rate?
4. What do you understand by JAM Trinity? What are the challenges faced by the government
in spreading JAM? Suggest solutions.
5. What could be the reason to merge the Indian Rail budget with the General budget?
6. The Indian IT sector is vulnerable to global economic developments as it is highly
dependent on traditional markets like United States and Europe. How far is this true?
7. What are the problems faced by the agricultural sector due to climate change? Suggest a
road map for climate-smart agriculture in India.
8. The Industry growth in the food sector is possible only if small and marginal farmers are
linked in the process of investment. Discuss.

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