India has shifted to a new GDP series. The organisation responsible for calculating national income – CSO (Central Statistical Organisation) – adopted a new series based on the year 2011-12 instead of the previous 2004-05. One might need to understand a few technical terms like GVA at basic prices, production tax, product tax etc. to […]
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UPSC Mains 2015 GS4 Question Paper
Instructions: Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to. Note: The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. Section A 1 (a) What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics. (150 words) (10) (b) […]
UPSC Mains 2015 GS3 Question Paper
Instructions: Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. All questions carry equal marks. Note: Each question carries 12.5 Marks (12.5×20 = 200 Marks ) The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as a jobless growth. […]
UPSC Mains 2015 GS2 Question Paper
Instructions: Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. All questions carry equal marks. Note: Each question carries 12.5 Marks (12.5×20 = 200 Marks ) Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as […]
UPSC Mains 2015 GS1 Question Paper
Instructions: Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. All questions carry equal marks. Note: Each question carries 12.5 Marks (12.5×20 = 200 Marks ) The ancient civilization in Indian sub continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that […]
UPSC Mains 2015 Essay Question Paper
Instructions: Write two essays, choosing one from each of the following Section A & B, in about 1000-1200 words. Total Marks: 250. Section ‘A’ Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole. Quick but steady wins the race. Character of an institution is reflected in its leader. Education without values, as useful as it […]
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