Doubt Clearance Thread: UPSC 2021

upsc2020

"When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions."

Created this thread as a one stop solution for all members so that all the doubts wherein any conceptual clarification is required can be solved here.

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Manhunt .

commented 3 year(s) ago

@upsc2020 Areh why to take everything in negative way? I felt let others answer. If answer posted here , I may see it without answering 🤦🏻‍♂️. Let’s be positive towards others. Thread was so inactive these days.

upsc2020,

EUROPOL .

commented 3 year(s) ago

@upsc2020 Thanks for solving my doubt....

corrigible_87 .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Exceptions to The 10% Energy Rule in a Food Chain?

sstarrr .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Manhuntsaid
@upsc2020 Areh why to take everything in negative way? I felt let others answer. If answer posted here , I may see it without answering 🤦🏻‍♂️. Let’s be positive towards others. Thread was so inactive these days.

The way you said wasn't in a positive way either.

sstarrr .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Some questions regarding soils ?

- what is an podzolic soil?

- which soil is good - acidic or alkaline soil - or the one close to 7 pH.

- humus content would be found more in himalayas or in the gangetic ? if in himalayas why so?

Manhunt .

commented 3 year(s) ago

@sstarrr 🙏🏻. With single line message , how can you decide that bhai. Don’t know what is negative in “google it bro”. Anyway Take care.

RAGNAROK .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Can someone suggest :

I have a doubt regarding the medieval history : I am relying on satish chandra book . Has anyone read Themes India new ncert . any notes of new ncert chapter wise. I consider this selectively .

modifiedme .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Full convertibility of Indian rupee may mean -its free float with the international currencies.

Ibelieve this is not a feature of full convertibility but a market-based exchange rate. Can someone clarify this?

upsc2020 .

commented 3 year(s) ago

corrigible_87said
Exceptions to The 10% Energy Rule in a Food Chain?

It’s a comparison of the energy available between trophic levels. Pyramid of energy is always upright - I don't think there would be an exception.

corrigible_87,

Steph_Curry .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Please explain.

Villanelle .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Steph_Currysaid
Please explain.

Democratic Socialism, broadly speaking means, a democratic political system coupled with a socialist economy (welfare approach, mixed economy)

Steph_Curry .

commented 3 year(s) ago

@Villanelle Answer says C. Didn't explain though.

ArchAngel96 .

commented 3 year(s) ago

@Steph_Curry Laxmikant Preamble chapter

Villanelle .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Steph_Currysaid
@Villanelle Answer says C. Didn't explain though.

Okay. I'm still not entirely sold on this but, since the option doesn't take into account the democratic part at all. Question could have easily asked about what does mixed economy entail with regards to India and it would have still been C.

The meaning given in option C takes precedence only when Democratic Socialism is contrasted with State Socialism or Communist Socialism, which entails complete nationalization of means of production. Outside of the context, Democratic Socialism would first mean achieving for socialist goals through non violent, democratic means. Very possible question was picked straight from Laxmikant, hence C is the answer.

ArchAngel96,

dragon_rider .

commented 3 year(s) ago

Villanellesaid
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Steph_Currysaid
@Villanelle Answer says C. Didn't explain though.

Okay. I'm still not entirely sold on this but, since the option doesn't take into account the democratic part at all. Question could have easily asked about what does mixed economy entail with regards to India and it would have still been C.

The meaning given in option C takes precedence only when Democratic Socialism is contrasted with State Socialism or Communist Socialism, which entails complete nationalization of means of production. Outside of the context, Democratic Socialism would first mean achieving for socialist goals through non violent, democratic means. Very possible question was picked straight from Laxmikant, hence C is the answer.

Does democratic socialism support the notion of natural inequality? Wouldn't constitutional democracy with natural inequality be liberalism?

Villanelle .

commented 3 year(s) ago

dragon_ridersaid
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Villanellesaid
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Steph_Currysaid
@Villanelle Answer says C. Didn't explain though.

Okay. I'm still not entirely sold on this but, since the option doesn't take into account the democratic part at all. Question could have easily asked about what does mixed economy entail with regards to India and it would have still been C.

The meaning given in option C takes precedence only when Democratic Socialism is contrasted with State Socialism or Communist Socialism, which entails complete nationalization of means of production. Outside of the context, Democratic Socialism would first mean achieving for socialist goals through non violent, democratic means. Very possible question was picked straight from Laxmikant, hence C is the answer.
Does democratic socialism support the notion of natural inequality? Wouldn't constitutional democracy with natural inequality be liberalism?

Tbh, socialism seeks to do away with only social inequalities like unequal distribution of resources, wealth, equal opportunity and so on. It cannot remove natural inequality which will continue to exist on account of myriad physical differences. BUT, that said I get your point. Definitely over-thought this one.