GS Test XIII

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test XIII

Marks: 180 Time: 2 Hours

Q1. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x10=150

(1) What is the significance of foreign trade for Indian Economy?
(2) Suggest your policy about future of India’s foreign trade sector.
(3) Write a note on FTP 2009-14.
(4) What are different components of BoP?
(5) List down different initiatives of GoI for the development of external sector of Indian Economy.
(6) Write a note on CAG.
(7) Is office of Vice President needed?
(8) Discuss the relationship between council of ministers and parliament.
(9) For proper working of democracy in India, office of Speaker is very important. Discuss.
(10) List down the privileges of members of Parliament.

Q.2. Answer the following questions. (In about 30 words each): 3X10=30

(1) Balance of Payment
(2) Invisibles
(3) Split
(4) Merger
(5) Trade deficit
(6) DEPB Scheme
(7) Towns of Excellence
(8) Duties of Protem Speaker
(9) Cabinet
(10) Public Account of India

GS Test XII

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test XII

Marks: 285 Time: 3 Hours

Q1. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x18=270

(1) What are Fundamental Rights? Why they are called so?

(2) Discuss the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.

(3) Write a note on Article 21.

(4) It’s the duty of the state to implement Directive Principles of State Policy given in part IV of constitution. Do you think State in India has taken this duty seriously?

(5) Analyze the position of Fundamental Rights over the last six decades.

(6) Article 32 is the cornerstone of Part III of Constitution. Discuss.

(7) Write note on Fundamental Duties as enshrined in constitution.

(8) Is India a secular state?

(9) ‘Directive Principles of State Policy is just a bunch of idealistic principles, to be read as a text book maxim’. Comment.

(10) Should a person born in a foreign country become the President or Prime Minister of India?

(11) Judiciary is expanding the orbit of Fundamental Rights. Do you agree?

(12) Write a note on provisions related to citizenship as given in Indian Constitution.

(13) How a new state can be formed in India?

(14) What’s your opinion on ongoing demands of creation of smaller states across India?

(15) Explain the procedure for electing the President.

(16) Is there need of office of President in India?

(17) Discuss the discretionary powers of President and their significance.

(18) Compare the office of President with office of Governor.

Q.2. Answer the following questions. (In about 30 words each): 3x5=15
(1) Martial Law
(2) Common Civil Code
(3) Right to Property
(4) Pocket Veto
(5) Is President de facto head of state in India?

History Test X

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test X


Marks: 300 Time: 3 Hours


1. Comment on the any six of the following statements in about 200 words each: 20×6=120

a) Reign of Jalalludin Khalji was a turning point in the history of Sultanate.

b) “Success of Allauddin Khalji’s reign lays in his strong personality and unparalleled ambition.”

c) “Firozshah Tughlaq’s measures made his subjects happy, but weakened the foundations of Sultanate”

d) “Delhi Sultanate was a theocratic state.”

e) Guru Nanak was the most popular of medieval Bhakti reformers.

f) There is no real difference between Bhakti and Sufi philosophies.

g) Mohammad Bin Tughlaq was much ahead of his times.

h) Firozshah Tughlaq believed in the concept of welfare state.


2. a) Discuss the nature of state during Sultanate period. 30

b) What is Iqta System? Discuss its significance. 30

3. a) What is the impact of Sufi and Bhakti movements. 30

b) Write a note on Khalsa Panth. 30

4. a) Write a short essay on Saint Kabir’s life. 30

b) Examine the experiments of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq. 30

History Test IX

Target 2010
History Test Series
Test IX

Q.1. What is ‘Khalji Revolution’? What is its significance? 30

Q.2. “Allauddin Khalji was a frank imperialist”. Comment. 20

Q.3. ‘In case of Balban, his theory of kingship was not the protuct of original political thinking rather it was inspired by contemporary needs’. Do you agree? 30

Q.4. Write a note on market reforms initiated by Allauddin Khalji. 30

Q.5. What was the impact of Deccan policy of Allauddin Khalji? 30

Q.6. Give an estimate of Balban’s personality . 30

Q.7. ‘Iltumish, Balban, Allauddin Khalji faced same problems. But they had different solutions.’ Discuss. 30

Q.8. Give an estimate at Allauddin Khalji’s personality. 30

Q.9. Write a note of Balban’s theory of kingship. 30

GS Essay Test

Time allowed: Three hours

Maximum marks: 200

Instructions:

(Examiners will pay special attention to the candidate's grasp of his material, its relevance to the subject chosen, and to his ability to think constructively and to present his ideas concisely, logically, and effectively.)

Write an essay on any one of the following subjects:

(1) “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.”
(2) Future of Sports in India
(3) Whither Indian Sport
(4) Sports and Youth
(5) Can sports save us?

History Test VIII

Target 2010
History Test Series
Test VIII




Q.1. Examine the factors responsible for decline of Mughal empire. 30

Q.2. Aurangzeb was responsible for decline of Mughal empire. Do you agree? 30

Q.3. Analyse the nature of revolts during Aurangzeb’s regime? 30

Q.4. Write a note on agricultural and Jagirdari crises? 30

Q.5. State the Salient features of Shivaji’s administration. 30

Q.6. Analyse the factors responsible for growth of Maratha state under Shivaji. 30

Q.7. Write a Note- Consequences of third battle of Panipat. 20

Q.8. Write a Note- Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. 20

Q.9. Trace the establishment of Maratha ascendancy under Peshwas. 30

Q.10. Write a Note- Maratha confederacy i.e. Maratha Mandal. 20

GS Test X

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test X

Time: 3 Hours


Q.1. Answer the following questions
(1) What is Biotechnology? Discuss the potential hazards of Biotechnology with recent example. (15 marks)

(2) Differentiate Reproductive cloning and therapeutic cloning (15 marks)

(3) Totipotency ( 5 marks)

(4) Stem cells and application of stem cells (15 marks)

(5) What is genome? (2 marks)

(6) What is genomics? Enlist the applications of genomics. (10 marks)

(7) What is DNA fingerprinting? ( 5Marks)

(8) What are the causes and extent of soil erosion in India? (15 Marks)

(9) How the problem of land degradation in India can be tackled? (15 Marks)

(10) Give an account of renewable energy sources in India. (15 Marks)

(11) “India is in grip of energy crisis.” Illustrate. (15 Marks)

(12) Explain the concept of water shade management with examples. (15 Marks)

(13) “Geological structure and mineral distribution in India is closely interlinked.” Justify. (15 Marks)

(14) What are the salient features and problems of Indian agriculture? (15 Marks)

(15) Explain the social, economical and ecological implications of Green revolution. (15 Marks)

(16) Why the multipurpose projects and large dams have come under great opposition? (15 Marks)

Q.2.Answer the following in about 30 words (3 Marks each)

1. Important characteristic of regur soil
2. Bad land topography
3. Haryali
4. UMPP
5. Oil producing areas in India
6. National food security mission

GS Test IX

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test IX

Time: 3 Hours


Q.1. Answer the following questions (in about 250 words each) 30x6=180
(1) Critically analyze the social forestry programme.

(2) Explain the factors which led to decline in India’s biodiversity.

(3) Give an account of natural vegetation of India.

(4) Preamble to India’s constitution reflects aims and aspirations of our fathers’ of nation. Comment.

(5) Explain the philosophy as enshrined in preamble of constitution.

(6) “We have not yet achieved the objectives set by Preamble.” Do you agree?


Q.2. Answer the following questions (in about 150 words each) 15×6=90

(1) Explain the measures taken for wildlife conservation in India.

(2) Distinguish between Biosphere Reserves, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

(3) State the features of Indian constitution.

(4) Basic philosophy of Preamble is driven by conditions of Indian life in 1945s.

(5) “We have not yet achieved the objectives set by Preamble.” Do you agree? (Repeat question. Reframe according the word limit.)

(6) Discuss the significance of Preamble.

Q.3. Write about the following (not exceeding 30 words each) 3×5=15

(1) Is Preamble part of constitution?
(2) Fraternity
(3) Sovereignty
(4) Difference between Union and Territory
(5) Secularism

History Test VII

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test VII

INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Question No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Answer should be precise and to the point.

Marks:300 Time: 3 Hours

Section – A (Modern world)

1. Comment on any three of the following statements in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

a) “The war made possible for us the solution of a whole series of problems that could never have been solved in normal times”. (Joseph Paul Goebbels)

b) “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, but I didn't speak up because I was a protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me.”

c) “Fascist revolutions in Post War Europe should be termed as counter revolution.”

d) “To a larger majority he was simply a strong leader with many good ideas that could have made a better world for all, but he went too far causing war and murdering millions of Jews.” (About Hitler)

2. a) Discuss the emergence of fascism in Germany in post World War I period. 30

b) Discuss the emergence of fascism in Italy in post World War I period. 30

3. a) Estimate the personality of Hitler. 30

b) Why world leaders of Post War Europe neglected Hitler’s rise? 30

4. a) What is Fascism? What are its features? 30

b) Examine the peace keeping efforts of the United Nations Organization. 30




Section – B (Medieval India)

5. Comment on any three of the following statements in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

a) “Akbar is remembered by both Eastern and Western historians as one of the most enlightened rulers of the medieval ages”.

b) “Akbar’s Rajput Policy represents an enlightened self interest”.

c) “Akbar was the true nationalist ruler of India.”

d) “Raja Todarma’s Zabti system has many drawbacks.”

6. a) Give an account of Mansabdari System under the Mughal rule. 30

b) Give an account of Jagirdari System under the Mughal rule. 30

7. a) Write a note on land revenue system of Mughals. 30

b) Write a note on Abul Fazl. 30

8. a) Explain the features of Rajput Policy of Akbar. What changes were made by Aurangzeb? 30

b) Examine the role of Rajputs in the growth and consolidation of Mughal rule. 30

History Test VI

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test VI

Within 3 hours try to attempt as many questions as possible.

1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Gupta Administration as a model for Medieval Administration
b) Traits of decentralization observed in Gupta Administration
c) Significance of Land Grants
d) Social Development during Gupta Period
e) Economic Development during Gupta Period
f) Religious Development during Gupta Period
g) Significance of first battle of Panipat
h) Baburnama
i) Sulh-i-kul
j) Tauhid-i-Ilahi

2. Answer the following in not more than 300 words each on the following: 30 each
a) Form the estimate of Babur’s personality.
b) Form the estimate of Humayun’s personality.
c) Explain Mughal emperors’ concept of Monarchy.
d) Discuss Akbar’s Religio-political outlook.
e) ‘Religious policy of Akabar is mix of his legacy, milieu and his personality’. Comment.
f) ‘Aurangzeb was a bigoted king’. Do you agree?
g)’Religious policy of Akbar was that of complete toleration’. Critically analyze the statement.

3. Explain the features of Administration of Guptas. 60

4. Trace the process of Akbar’s conquest of India. 60

5. Trace the transformation of religious policies under Mughal Emperor’s from Babur to Aurangzeb. 60

6. ‘Aurangzeb changed Akabar’s religious policy upside down’. Do you agree? 60

GS Test 8

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test VIII

Time: 3 Hours

Q1. Answer the following questions.

(1) Compare between Himalayan and Peninsular river systems. (15 marks)

(2) Why West Coast Rivers do not form deltas? (10 Marks)

(3) Discuss the origin of Indian Monsoon. (15 Marks)

(4) Bring out the relation between Indian Monsoon and Tibetan Plateau. (10 Marks)

(5) Give an account of local winds of India.(10 Marks)

Q.2. Write short essays on the following issues. (In about 150 words each): 15 Marks each
(1) Measure changes being proposed in rape law

(2) Need of Women reservation bill

(3) Impact of proposed reservation model of women’s reservation bill on women empowerment

(4) Impact of proposed reservation model of women’s reservation bill on India’s political system

(5) My model draft for Women reservation Bill

Q.3. Answer the following questions. (In about 250 words each): 30 Marks each

(1) “Indian society is a progressive society”. Discuss.

(2) Suggest measures to improve road safety in India cities.

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test VII

Time: 3 Hours

Q1. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15 marks each

(1) Explain India’s vulnerability to Climate Change.

(2) What is the dilemma created by Climate Change for developing countries?

(3) Throw light on India’s stand on Climate Change in the global arena.

(4) State objectives of India’s foreign policy.

(5) Explain the basic principles of India’s foreign policy.

(6) Trace the evolution of India’s foreign policy after independence.

(7) Why Khap Panchayats were in news recently?

Q.2. Answer the following questions. (In about 250 words each): 30 marks each

(1) Criticize India’s foreign policy.

(2) Suggest changes you want to see in India’s foreign policy.

(3) Do you think that cast census must be carried out in India?

(4) Elaborate the role played by India in India’s democracy.


Q.3. Answer the following in not more than 20 words. 2 marks each
(1) Climate Change

(2) National Solar Mission.

(3) Gujaral Doctrine

(4) Look East Policy

(5) Panchasheel

(6) Simala Pact

(7) India USA Relations

History Test V

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test V

Within 3 hours try to attempt as many questions as possible.

1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Post Maurya Age period as ‘Golden Age’ of Ancient India
b) Economic condition during Post Mauryan period.
c) Mauryan period as a turning point in the history of India
d) Mahayan Sect of Buddhism
e) Impact of Central Asian Contact
f) Social Development during Post Maurya Period
g) Guild System
h) Trade routes in Post Maurya Period
i) Origins of Cold War
j) Factors responsible for end of Cold War
k) Different aspects of Cold War
l) USA’s responsibility in the rise and growth of Cold War
m) Cold War and happenings in Europe
n) Impact of Cold War

GS Test VI - Essay

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test V - ESSAY


Time Allowed: Three Hours Max. Marks: 200

Instruction: Examiner will pay special attention to the candidate’s grasp of his material, it’s relevant to the subject chosen and to his ability to think constructed and present his ideas concisely, logically and effectively.

Write an Essay on any one of the following topics:

1. Why should we be proud of being Indians?

2. India of my dreams

3. India: Only hope for mankind

4. India: A superpower of 21st Century

5. Whither India’s future?

6. India’s future: Challenges and Prospects

History Test IV

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test IV

Within 3 hours try to attempt as many questions as possible.

1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Emperor Ashok
b) Contribution of Maurya Dynasty
c) Mauryan period as a turning point in the history of India
d) Rational behind the Policy of Dhamma
e) Contributions of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya
f) Essence of Policy of Dhamma
g) Nature of Mauryan State
h) Ashoka was idealist and not a practical ruler. Do you agree?
i) Ashoka was an ideal ruler. What is your opinion?
j) ‘Over-centralized administration’ is a basic character of Mauryan state. Do you agree?
k) ‘Dhamma was a necessity of time.’ Comment.

2. Explain the policy of Dhamma with the help of Ashoka’s Inscriptions. 60

3. Explain different aspects of Mauryan Administration. 30

4. State different moral and administrative measures initiated by Mauryan Administration for the well-being of people. 60

5. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Causes of World War I
b) Consequences of World War I
c) Causes of World War II
d) Consequences of World War II
e) Societal implications of World War I and World War II.
f) World War I and II can be considered as a single thirty years war. Comment.
g) World War I was fought due to tragic miscalculations by contemporary world leaders. Comment.
h) Real cause for World War I was ‘Imperialism’. Comment.

6. ‘World War I and World War II can be termed as “Total Wars”.’ Explain. 60

GS Test V

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test V

Marks: 150 Time: 2.5 Hours

Q1. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x5=75

(1) What are the advantages for India being at the head of Indian Ocean?

(2) Discuss geographical characteristics of Great Northern Plains.

(3) Compare Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.

(4) Differentiate between Andaman - Nicobar and Lakshadweep on the basis of their geographical evolution and topographical conditions.

(5) Give an account of important rock formations of India.

Q.2. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x5=75

(1) Are the traditional determinants of voting behavior in India changing?

(2) Mushrooming of Higher Educational Institutions is a matter of grave concern. Give your views how to harmonise private investment and quality of education.

(3) Examine corruption as a serious development challenge in Indian Polity.

(4) In the Context of recent incidents, suggest measures on how security of passengers and property can be improved over Indian railways.

(5) Discuss the significance of Television for the country.

History Optional Test III

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test III

Marks: 200 Time: 2.5 Hours

1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on any two of the following: 20×2=40
a) Gautam Buddha as a social reformer
b) Essence of early Jainism
c) Essence of early Buddhism

2. a) Discuss the factors responsible for the rise of Buddhism. 30

b) Explain the factors behind the success of Magadhan Imperialism. 30

3. a) “The sixth century B. C. left a permanent impression on Indian History.” Comment. 30

b) Identify the changes in economy, polity and society of India due to introduction of iron at around sixth century B.C. 30

4. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20×2=40
a) Thoughts of Immanuel Kant
b) Thoughts of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Target 2011 Test IV

Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test IV

Marks: 115 Time: 2 Hours

Q.1. Answer any one of the following questions. (In about 250 words each): 30

(a) Discuss the ideological differences between Moderates and Extremists.
(b) Explain the contribution of moderates.

Q.2. Answer any two of the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x2=30

(a) What are causes of rise of extremism in India?
(b) Why Swadeshi movement failed?
(c) Explain causes of failure of revolutionary movement. What is there contribution?


Q.3. Write about the following questions. (Not exceeding 20 words each): 2x5=10

(1) Alipore Conspiracy Case
(2) Morley-Minto Reforms-1909
(3) Annie Beasant
(4) Lucknow Session of Congress
(5) Montagu's Statement —August 1917


Q4. Answer any two of the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x2=30

(1) Critically examine the role of politics in sports in India.
(2) What’s your stand on Maharashtra and Karnataka border dispute?

Q. 5 Mark only one alternative as correct answer. (1 mark for every correct answer. 0.33 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.)

1. Match the pairs
(Organisation) (Year of foundation)
A. Madras Mahajan Sabha 1. 1876
B. Indian Association 2. 1885
C. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 3. 1884
D. Bombay Presidency Association 4. 1870

Code:-
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 3 1 2 4

2. Consider the following statements regarding Theosophical Society.
i. It was founded in Adyar in 1882 by Annie Besant.
ii. Mrs. Besant attacked social reformers and spread virtues of traditional Hinduism.

Which of these statements is/are incorrect?
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i & ii (d) neither i nor ii

3. Who reinterpreted Lord Krishna as ideal man, cultural hero, and nation builder?
(a) Jogeshchandra Ghosh (b) Vivekananda
(c) Bankimchandra (d) Sasadhar Tarakchudamani

4. Who used the ‘safety valve theory’ to criticize the Congress for the first time?
(a) Lord Dufferin (b) Lajpat Rai
(c) Girija Mukherji (d) A.P.Sinnet

5. Who was the first Indian to go to jail in performance of his duty as journalist?
(a) B. G. Tilak (b) Surendranath Banerji
(c) Motilal Ghosh (d) Sisirkumar Ghosh

6. Who declared that ‘Bengal united, is power, Bengal divided, will pull several different ways.’?
(a) Risley (b) Surendranath Banerji
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Minto

7. Who was the president of Barisal Conference?
(a) Abdul Rasul (b) Syed Haider Raza
(c) Anandmohan Bose (d) Aswinikumar Dutt

8. Consider the following statements.
i. All India Muslim League was founded by active support of the British government.
ii. All India Muslim League actively opposed the Swadeshi movement.

Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i & ii (d) neither i nor ii

9. The Secretary of State for India was
(a) A minister in the British Cabinet (b) Secretary to the Viceroy
(c) Chief Secretary of the Viceroy’s Council (d) The highest civil servant in British India

10. The Ancient Monuments Act for the preservation and protection of ancient monuments was introduced in India by
(a) Lord Lytton (b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Auckland

11. Which of the following were the aspects of ‘Atmashakti’?
i. Assertion of national dignity and honour ii. Self confidence
iii. Fostering indigenous industries
(a) I, ii only (b) ii, iii only
(c) I, iii only (d) I, ii and iii

12. Kadambini Ganguly was popular as
(a) First women graduate of Calcutta University (b) Revolutionary terrorist
(c) First women journalist (d) None of these

13. ‘The Act for Better Govt. of India’ was passed in which of the followings year?
(a) 1773 (b) 1781
(c) 1784 (d) 1858

Directions: Q14 and 15.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and R is the not correct explanation of A.
(c) Assertion (A) is correct and Reason (R) is wrong.
(d) Assertion (A) is wrong and Reason (R) is correct.

14. A: B. G. Tilak favored the use of traditional religion symbols in political affairs.

R: Tilak was moderate communalist.

15. A: Growing trend of militant nationalism found expression in the movement against the partition of Bengal in 1905.

R: The failure of British Govt. to accept any of the important demands of the nationalist produced disillusionment among the politically conscious people with the methods and principles of the dominant moderate leadership.

History Comprehensive II Test Answers

Dear All,

Please note down the following corrections in the answers provided for History(Optional)Comprehensive Test II on 2nd May, 2010 conducted at Synergy.

3-d, 5-b, 6-c, 7-d, 40- a/c, 42-a, 91-a, 96-a

We regret the mistake.

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