RPSC Mains 2016 GS Paper 2
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RPSC Mains 2016 General Studies Paper 2

(Total 200 Marks)

(Total 40 Questions)

Unit-I (65 Marks)

Part-A (Marks: 20)

Note: Attempt all questions. Answer the following questions in 15 words each. Each question carries 2 marks.

  1. Find the number of 5's in the following number chain such that the sum of two digits before it is not greater than the sum of two digits that follows it.

    2. 24593587652150503503

  2. A particle can complete a circular round in one minute, but it moves half round clockwise and one-third round anticlockwise successively. Find the time in which the particle will complete one round.
  3. Find the smallest integer greater than 1 which is simultaneously a square and a cube of certain integers.
  4. In a right angle triangle ABC, right angled at B, prove that (AB)3 + (BC)3 < (AC)3
  5. What is the importance of the black soil in Rajasthan?
  6. What is the importance of Mangroves in coastal regions?
  7. Describe the role of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in rural development.
  8. What is the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Indian Constitution?
  9. Describe the significance of the Aravalli range in Rajasthan.
  10. What is the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in rural governance?

Part-B (Marks: 45)

Answer the following questions in 50 words each. Each question carries 3 marks.

  1. Explain the concept of sustainable development.
  2. What are the main objectives of the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme?
  3. Describe the significance of the 'Make in India' initiative.
  4. What are the main features of the Smart Cities Mission?
  5. Describe the impact of climate change on agriculture.
  6. Explain the importance of the Digital India programme.
  7. What are the main causes of desertification?
  8. Describe the role of biotechnology in agriculture.
  9. What is the importance of renewable energy sources?
  10. Explain the role of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

Unit-II (45 Marks)

Answer the following questions in 100 words each. Each question carries 5 marks.

  1. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of urbanization.
  2. What are the main objectives of the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'?
  3. Describe the role of Public Distribution System (PDS) in ensuring food security.
  4. Explain the impact of globalization on the Indian economy.
  5. What are the main features of the 'Skill India' initiative?
  6. Discuss the significance of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.
  7. What are the challenges in implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act?
  8. Explain the importance of the National Health Mission (NHM).
  9. What is the role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in environmental protection?
  10. Describe the impact of the Information Technology (IT) sector on the Indian economy.

Unit-III (45 Marks)

Answer the following questions in 200 words each. Each question carries 10 marks.

  1. Discuss the role of the judiciary in upholding the Constitution of India.
  2. What are the challenges in achieving gender equality in India?
  3. Explain the importance of the 'Digital India' programme in transforming governance.
  4. Discuss the impact of climate change on water resources in India.
  5. What are the main features of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'?
  6. Describe the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in social development.
  7. Explain the significance of the 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme in healthcare.
  8. What are the challenges and opportunities in the agriculture sector in India?
  9. Discuss the role of science and technology in national development.
  10. What are the main objectives of the 'Smart Cities Mission'?