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What problems were germane to the decolonization process of Malay Peninsula.

In the context of diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.

The spirit tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.

The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues employment but has also created new problems. Substantiate this statement with examples.

Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.

What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?

Why is the South-West monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?

Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi- dimensional effects.

In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development. Discuss.

Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulse because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.

Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.

In what way can flood be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?

How does the cryosphere affect global climate?

How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth?

Explain the salient features of the constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough 'to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services'?

Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.

How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?

Critically examine the Supreme Court's judgement on 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014' with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.

"The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance". Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.

The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.