BPSC Mains 2023 — General Studies Paper II (Questions)

Write short answer of the following questions:

(a) Analyse critically the dynamic secularism in India.[8 marks]

(b) Regional politics plays its role in India. Explain.[8 marks]

(c) The positive directions in the Constitution of India are as a charter of social and economic democracy in the country. Explain with examples.[8 marks]

(d) Explain the judicial review jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.[7 marks]

(e) Bihar has witnessed improvement in its political culture in last decades. Give examples.[7 marks]

(a) “Paramountcy of National Interest is enshrined in the Zonal Councils in the country.” Examine critically, the nature and working of the Zonal Councils in India, in the light of the above statement.[19+19=38 marks]

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(b) Caste plays a role in Indian politics. There is a change in its functioning over the decades. How do you look at its changing role over the last many decades? Does the logic of development subside the character of caste? Give your reasons.[38 marks]

(a) Election Commission of India has played an important role in conducting the elections. Critically examine its role in making the elections free and fair over the decades. Compliment your answer with reference to the conduct of elections in pre-Sheshan and post-Sheshan era in Bihar. How does it contribute to the strengthening of the democracy?[38 marks]

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(b) Discuss the composition and powers of the Rajya Sabha and identify its role as the Second Chamber of the Parliament.[38 marks]

Write short answer of the following questions:

(a) “National Logistics Policy, 2022 along with PM Gati Shakti Plan would revolutionise logistics efficiency in India.” Elucidate.[8 marks]

(b) Explain how Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across India. Discuss briefly various initiatives of Atal Innovation Mission like ‘Mentor India’, ‘Atal Incubation Centres’ and ‘Atal New India Challenge’.[8 marks]

(c) Discuss the level of urbanization in Bihar. Explain at least two reasons for the low level of urbanization in the State. What are the recent initiatives taken by Bihar Government to push urbanization in the State?[8 marks]

(d) What is Indian Ocean Dipole Movement? Explain how it was related to the erraticity of monsoons during the year 2022 in India. What was the effect of this erraticity on the food production and economy in India?[7 marks]

(e) Discuss the incidence and effects of Rural-Urban digital divide in India. Examine the steps taken by the government to reduce it.[7 marks]

(a) Examine India’s global trade engagements in 2022. What are the various initiatives taken by India to enhance trade? Suggest some ways to increase India’s global trade engagements in future.[38 marks]

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(b) According to the report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in February 2022, the Bihar Service area has tele-density of 53·71% as against all-India average of 85·91% at the end of December, 2021. Indicate the reasons for this situation. What is its impact? Examine the steps that can be taken to improve the situation.[38 marks]

(a) “Blue economy is identified as one of the ten core dimensions for national growth.” In the light of the above statement, discuss its significance for the economy and list the steps taken by India to promote the blue economy. Are they sufficient?[38 marks]

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(b) On the basis of raw materials, divide Bihar into forest-based industries, agro-based industries and mineral-based industries. Substantiate your answer with neat sketches depicting the location of those industries.[12+14+12=38 marks]

Write short answer of the following questions:

(a) What do you understand by Indigenization of Technology in Indian context?[8 marks]

(b) Explain why it is necessary for India to expand its nuclear energy program to meet the growing energy needs. Also write the precautions needed in nuclear program.[7 marks]

(c) Write the difference between internet and intranet. Explain how internet and intranet has changed the life of human beings.[7 marks]

(d) Write a note on Technology-driven modernization of Bihar.[7 marks]

(e) Discuss the role of nanotechnology in health sector. Mention with example how it is used for treatment of various diseases.[7 marks]

(a) Along with the advancements in the field of computer and communication technology, India has faced severe data threat both in public and government domain. Discuss various areas of cyber threat and the measures taken by the Central Government in each of them with the help of existing technology.[36 marks]

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(b) With the mission of providing potable water to every household on one hand and water scarcity on the face of growing population on the other, throw light on the role being played by the Indian Government for water conservation. Also discuss the scientific and technological developments which have been used by the State of Bihar in fulfilling the objectives of the Central Government.[36 marks]