{"id":49464,"date":"2019-07-12T12:14:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T06:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/?page_id=49464"},"modified":"2021-06-09T17:04:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T11:34:32","slug":"download-upsc-mains-gs-gneral-study-paper-2-2014-question-paper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/download-upsc-mains-gs-gneral-study-paper-2-2014-question-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains GS (Gneral Study) Paper 2 (2014) Question Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Q.1)<\/strong>\u00a0Starting from inventing the \u2018basic structure\u2019 doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.2)<\/strong>\u00a0Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that priniciple is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.3)<\/strong>\u00a0The \u2018Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members\u2019 as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un-enumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the \u2018parliamentary privileges\u2019. How can this problem be addressed?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.4)<\/strong>\u00a0What do understand by the concept \u201cfreedom of speech and expression\u201d? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.5)<\/strong>\u00a0Instances of President\u2019s delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time specified for the President to accept\/rejectsuch petitions? Analyse<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.6)<\/strong>\u00a0The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far is the efficacy of a government then inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.7)<\/strong>\u00a0Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.8)<\/strong>\u00a0The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.9)<\/strong>\u00a0National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.10)<\/strong>\u00a0The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.11)<\/strong>\u00a0Do government\u2019s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.12)\u00a0<\/strong>An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation\u2019s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.13)<\/strong>\u00a0Should the premier institutes like IITs\/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode\/criteria of selection of students. Discuss in light of the growing challenges.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.14)<\/strong>\u00a0Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organization been the cause of slow in India? Critically examine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.15)<\/strong>\u00a0Two parallel run schemes of the Government, viz the Adhar card and NPM, one of voluntary and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits , discuss whether or not both schemes need run concurrently. Analyse the potential of the schemes to achieve development benefits and equitable growth<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.16)<\/strong>\u00a0With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.17)<\/strong>\u00a0The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on Information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact would such agreements have on India\u2019s interests?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.18)<\/strong>\u00a0Some of the International funding agencies have special terms for economic participation stipulating a substantial component of the aid used for sourcing equipment from the leading countries. Discuss on merits of such terms and it, there exists astrong case not to accept such conditions in the Indian context.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.19)<\/strong>\u00a0India has recently signed to become founding member of New Development Bank (NDB) and also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). How will the role of the two Banks be different? Discuss the strategic significance of these two Banks for India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.20)<\/strong>\u00a0WTO is an important international institution where decisions taken affect countries in aprofound manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse India\u2019s stand on the latest round of talks on Food security.<\/p>\r\n

Previous Year UPSC Mains Papers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGS Paper I<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGS Paper II<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nGS Paper III<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nGS Paper IV<\/strong><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2015<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I <\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaperII <\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2016<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Essay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2017<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2018<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2019<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper I<\/a><\/td>\r\n\u00a0Paper II<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2020<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2021<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2022<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/a><\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/a><\/td>\r\nEssay<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2023<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPaper I<\/td>\r\nPaper II<\/td>\r\nPaper III<\/td>\r\nPaper IV<\/td>\r\nEssay<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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