GENERAL STUDIES (MAINS) – Questions Pattern & Trends Analysis

INDIA AND WORLD
FOREIGN POLICY OF INDIA 
1. Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words):    (00/10)
 (a)   What does track two diplomacy stands for?
 (b)  Non-alignment is a need, not a creed. Elaborate.
 (c)   Differentiate between Peace-making and Peace keeping.
 (d)  What is deterrence?
       (e)  Why has the indigenous development of Cryogenic Engine become necessary for India.
2. How can India accommodate her foreign policy principle of ‘non-intervention’ with the
emerging right to ‘intervention’?  (00/15)
3. Differentiate between Collective security and Cooperative security. (00//2)
4. What does ‘Gujral doctrine
’
stand for?    (02//2)
5. “NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) is relevant in Unipolar World as well.” Comment.(02/15)
6. Discuss the role of ‘intelligence’ in the making of foreign policy. (04/15)
7. Examine the relevance of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru’s ideas in the international relations of today.
                                                                                                                (04/15)
8. Present a complete picture of India’s efforts for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
                                                                                                                  (05/15)
9. Write about Panchsheel in India’s Foreign Policy. (07/2)
10. Write about Relevance of NAM.  (07//2)
11. Write about India’s Ocean Development Policy. (08/2)
12. Write notes on India and the New World Order.  (08/30)
SECURITY AND DEFENSE RELATED MATTERS
NUCLEAR POLICY, ISSUES, AND CONFLICTS
1. On what grounds did India not sign the CTBT? (97/10)
2. Differentiate and state the significance of Pokharan I and Pokharan II. (00/15)
3.    Differentiate between Explosion and Implosion. (00/2)
4. Outline the salient features of India’s nuclear policy and explain the reasons
        for India’s refusal to sign the C.T.B.T. (01/15)
5. What were the major recommendations of the ‘group of ministers’ on Indian National Security
System?                                (01/15)
6.    Account for India’s opposition to Comprehensive Test Ban treaty. (02/15)
7. Explain India’s ‘No First Use’ policy in context of Nuclear Weapons. (02/2)
8.    Discuss India’s policy towards international terrorism.  (03/2)
9.    Write about Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty. (06/2
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GENERAL STUDIES (MAINS) – Questions Pattern & Trends Analysis  2
INDIA – PAKISTAN
1.  India’s Kargil victory rested on its successful effort at combining diplomacy
        with the use of force. Discuss.  (00/15)
2. What do you know about Siachin Dispute ? (00/2)
3.    Why does India object to Kashmir being treated as a disputed territory? (01/2)
4. Discuss the importance of the Agra Summit on Indo-Pakistan relations. (03/2)
5. What has been the nature of “Track II diplomacy” between India and Pakistan?(03/2)
6. Discuss the role played by the United States in promoting/hindering improved
        relations between India and Pakistan.   (04/15)
7. Write short note: Hot Line between Islamabad and New Delhi. (04/2)
8.    Write about MFN status to India by Pakistan.  (05/2)
9. Write about Simla Agreement.  (06/2)
10. Write about Major hurdles in Indo-Pak ties. (08/2)
INDIA – UNITED STATE
1. How did U.S. respond to the problem of Cross-border terrorism in the State of Jammu and
Kashmir after the Kaluchak events?   (02/15)
2. Discuss the major issues in Indo-US relations in recent times.  (03/15)
3. Write about: Camp David Accord of 1978.  (05/2)
4. What is the ‘strategic partnership’ between India and United State of America?
       What are its implications for both the partners? (06/30)
5.    Write about Indo-US military cooperation.                                                      (06, 2)
6.    Write about Hyde Act of 2006  (07/2)
INDIA - RUSSIA
1. Discuss the impact of the collapse of the Soviet Union on Indo-Russian relations.(03/15)
2. Explain India’s strategic relationship with Russia.   (04/15)
3. Indo-Russian Defense Co-operation.       (07/15)
INDIA – CHINA
1.    Discuss the major irritants in Indo-China relations and highlight the latest moves to overcome
these.  (02/15)
2.    Discuss the recent trends in India’s relations with China.                               (03/15)
3. Write short note on Indians in China.                                                            (05/2)
4. Write notes on India and China: Strategy to Boost Ties. (08/30) 3
INDIA – EUROPEAN UNION
1.    Answer on European Union’s trade restrictions against India.   (04/2)
2.    Write about Indo-EU Economic Ties.   (08/2)
 
INDIA – SOUTH EAST ASIA
1. Which organisation prepares the report entitled ‘Our Global Neighbourhood’?
        What are its major recommendations?  (95/6)
2. Why has ‘Baring’ been in the news? Who has been held responsible for its present situation?
                                                                                                                   (95/6)
3. What is India’s ‘Look East Policy”?  (01/2)
4. Explain the problem of infiltration in eastern parts of India.  (01/2)
5. Write about Look East Policy and North-East India.  (08/2)
INDIA - SRI LANKA, NEPAL, BANGLADESH AND BHUTAN
1. Discuss Indian-Sri Lankan relations in recent years. (00/15)
2.    What is the significance of Pyrdiwah and Boraibari in Indo-Bangladesh relations?  (01/2)
3.    Explain India’s stand on LITE.  (02/2)
4.    How does India benefit from good neighborly relations with Bangladesh?  (02/2)
5.   Discuss the major irritants to Indo-Bangladesh relations.                                  (03/2)
6.   In what sense is Indo-Nepal cooperation important for both countries’ national security?  
                                                                                                                                 (03/2)
7.    Weak-spots in India-Nepal relations.          (04/2)
8.    Write short note on Pakistan’s role in Sri Lanka. (06/2)
9.    India’s response to political crisis in Bangladesh.  (07/15)
10.  Write notes on Indo-Bhutan Relations . (08/15)
11.   Write about India-Bangladesh Border Road cum fencing. (08/2)
INDIA – ISRAEL & IRAN
1. Examine the latest phase of Indo-Iran relations. (01/15)
2.    Write short note: India-Israel Cooperation. (04/2)
3. Explain the political and economic implications of the Indo-Iran gas pipeline.(05/15)
4. Write about India-Israel cooperation in the field of agriculture. (06/2) 4
THE INDIAN DIASPORA AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO INDIA AND THE WORLD
1.    Answer the following. (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words) :
 (a)   What does the Global organisation of people of Indian origin stand for?
 (b)  What is the impact of economic sanctions against India on NRIs ?
 (c)   Why is Fiji crisis of May 19, 2000 a specific concern for India?
 (d)   Examine the role of NRIs in the liberalisation process of India.
 (e)   Mention few NRIs who have brought name and fame for India.      (00/10)
2. Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words) :
 (a)  In what fields have N.R.I.’s excelled in the developed countries?
 (b)  In which specialties Indians are most wanted abroad?
 (c)   What efforts are being made by Indian Government to look after N.R.I.’s ?
 (d) What is the contribution of the N.R.I.’s to India’s development?
 (e)  Why do N.R.I.’s retain their emotional attachment to India? (01/10)
3.    Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words) :
 (a)  What are the problems NRIs have to face if they decide to settle in India?
 (b)  What was India Millennium Deposit Scheme?
 (c)  What has been the impact of Gulf remittances on India’s economy?
 (d)  Name the nodal agency to deal with issues relating to Indians abroad and explain its
main task.
 (e)  What is distinction between ‘Non Resident Indian’ and ‘People of India origin
’
?(02/10)
4.    Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words)
 (a)   Under what conditions are NRIs permitted to remit deposits in India in any currency of
their choice?
 (b)  How can NRIs be attracted to invest in India?
 (c)   What is the significance of the Pravasi   Bhartiya Divas m modern India?
 (d)  In what ways did Idi Amin make life difficult for the people of Indian origin in his country?
 (e) What is “Brain drain” ?  (03/10)
5.    Answer the following (Answer to each question should be in about 20 words)
 (a)   Categorize the People of Indian Origin (PIO).
 (b)  Point out the difference between the Jewish Diaspora and the Indian Diaspora.
 (c)   What are the references made to the NRI in the Union Budget July 2004?
 (d)  What is known as reverse migration?
 (e)  Why was January 9 chosen to observe the NRI (Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas) Day ?      
                                                                                                                              (04/10)     5
6.    Write about the following (in about 20 words each) :
 (a)   Contribution of the NRIs to GCC countries
 (b)  Future of Indians in Fiji
 (c)   Indians in the House of Lords, UK
 (d)  Contribution of Indians in Silicon Valley
 (e)  Exodus of persons of Indian origin from Uganda (06/10)
7. Write about Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana, 2006.  (07/2)
8. Write about Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.  (07//2)
9.  Write about Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas.         (08/2)
10. Write about Indian Diaspora in Singapore. (08/2)
11. Write about Indian Diaspora and Bollywood (08/2)
12. Write about Council for Promotion of Oversea Employment (CPOE). (08/2)
14. Write about Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme. (08/2)