{"id":29606,"date":"2024-02-24T07:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T07:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29606"},"modified":"2024-07-04T05:32:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T05:32:51","slug":"upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains Question Paper \u2013 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing with the previous year&#8217;s UPSC question papers is a highly recommended strategy to understand the nature of the exam. Solving authentic IAS question paper will give you a true sense of the pattern and style of questions that will be asked on the UPSC Mains exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the recruitment process is complete, the conducting body releases official UPSC previous year question papers PDFs along with their answer keys. It is crucial for IAS exam candidates to focus on solving and answering these questions to grasp the level of difficulty of the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article presents the previous year&#8217;s UPSC main question paper of 2014. Doing well on these papers will boost a candidate&#8217;s confidence and assist them in identifying the most important topics from the civil services exam perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d81540ca4ed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d81540ca4ed\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_1_Mains_2014\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2014\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2014<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_2_Mains_2014\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2014\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2014<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_3_Mains_2014\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2014\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2014<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_4_Mains_2014\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 4 Mains 2014\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 4 Mains 2014<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#Section_%E2%80%93_A\" title=\"Section \u2013 A\">Section \u2013 A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#Section_%E2%80%93_B\" title=\"Section \u2013 B\">Section \u2013 B<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#1_Q_What_is_the_format_of_the_UPSC_Mains_Civil_Services_IAS_Question_Paper_in_2014\" title=\"1. Q: What is the format of the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Question Paper in 2014?\">1. Q: What is the format of the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Question Paper in 2014?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#2_Q_How_many_papers_are_there_in_the_UPSC_Mains_Civil_Services_IAS_Exam_in_2014\" title=\"2. Q: How many papers are there in the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam in 2014?\">2. Q: How many papers are there in the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam in 2014?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#3_Q_Are_there_any_changes_in_the_UPSC_Mains_Exam_pattern_for_2014\" title=\"3. Q: Are there any changes in the UPSC Mains Exam pattern for 2014?\">3. Q: Are there any changes in the UPSC Mains Exam pattern for 2014?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#4_Q_Can_I_use_a_pen_or_pencil_for_writing_answers_in_the_UPSC_Mains_Exam\" title=\"4. Q: Can I use a pen or pencil for writing answers in the UPSC Mains Exam?\">4. Q: Can I use a pen or pencil for writing answers in the UPSC Mains Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#5_Q_How_are_the_Optional_Subject_papers_structured_in_the_UPSC_Mains_Civil_Services_IAS_Exam_2014\" title=\"5. Q: How are the Optional Subject papers structured in the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam 2014?\">5. Q: How are the Optional Subject papers structured in the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam 2014?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-question-paper-2014\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_1_Mains_2014\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/to-what-extent-has-the-urban-planning-and-culture-of-the-indus-valley-civilization-provided-inputs-to-present-day-urbanization-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/gandhara-sculpture-owed-as-much-to-the-romans-as-to-the-greeks-explain-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/taxila-university-was-one-of-the-oldest-universities-of-the-world-with-which-were-associated-a-number-of-renowned-learned-personalities-of-different-disciplines-its-strategic-location-caused-its-fame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. Taxila university was one of the oldest universities of the world with which were associated a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered as a university in the modern sense. Discuss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-third-battle-of-panipat-was-fought-in-1761-why-were-so-many-empire-shaking-battles-fought-at-panipat-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/sufis-and-medieval-mystic-saints-failed-to-modify-either-the-religious-ideas-and-practices-or-the-outward-structure-of-hindu-muslim-societies-to-any-appreciable-extent-comment-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu \/ Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/examine-critically-the-various-facets-of-economic-policies-of-the-british-in-india-from-the-mid-eighteenth-century-till-independence-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6. Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-ways-did-the-naval-mutiny-prove-to-be-the-last-nail-in-the-coffin-of-british-colonial-aspirations-in-india-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7. In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-were-the-major-political-economic-and-social-developments-in-the-world-which-motivated-the-anti-colonial-struggle-in-india-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8. What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-were-the-events-that-led-to-the-suez-crisis-in-1956-how-did-it-deal-a-final-blow-to-britains-self-image-as-a-world-power-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9. What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain\u2019s self-image as a world power?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-new-economic-policy-1921-of-lenin-had-influenced-the-policies-adopted-by-india-soon-after-independence-evaluate-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10. The New Economic Policy \u2013 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-does-patriarchy-impact-the-position-of-a-middle-class-working-woman-in-india-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11. How does patriarchy impact the position of a middle class working woman in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-do-some-of-the-most-prosperous-regions-of-india-have-an-adverse-sex-ratios-for-women-give-your-arguments-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12. Why do some of the most prosperous regions of India have an adverse sex ratio for women? Give your arguments.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-life-cycle-of-a-joint-family-depends-on-economic-factors-rather-than-social-values-discuss-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13. The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/discuss-the-various-economic-and-socio-cultural-forces-that-are-driving-increasing-feminization-of-agriculture-in-india-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14. Discuss the various economic and socio-cultural forces that are driving increasing feminization of agriculture in India.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-do-the-indian-debates-on-secularism-differ-from-the-debates-in-the-west-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15. How do the Indian debates on secularism differ from the debates in the West?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/most-of-the-unusual-climatic-happenings-are-explained-as-an-outcome-of-the-el-nino-effect-do-you-agree-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16. Most of the unusual climatic happenings are explained as an outcome of the El-Nino effect. Do you agree?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-are-the-worlds-fold-mountain-systems-located-along-the-margins-of-continents-bring-out-the-association-between-the-global-distribution-of-fold-mountains-and-the-earthquakes-and-volcanoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17. Why are the world\u2019s fold mountain systems located along the margins of continents? Bring out the association between the global distribution of fold mountains and the earthquakes and volcanoes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-formation-of-thousands-of-islands-in-indonesian-and-philippines-archipelagos-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18. Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/tropical-cyclones-are-largely-confined-to-the-south-china-sea-bay-of-bengal-and-gulf-of-mexico-why-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19. Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bring-out-the-relationship-between-the-shrinking-himalayan-glaciers-and-the-symptoms-of-climate-change-in-the-indian-subcontinent-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20. Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian sub-continent.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/whereas-the-british-planters-had-developed-tea-gardens-all-along-the-shivaliks-and-lesser-himalayas-from-assam-to-himachal-pradesh-in-effect-they-did-not-succeed-beyond-the-darjeeling-area-explain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21. Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-did-the-green-revolution-in-india-virtually-by-pass-the-eastern-region-despite-fertile-soil-and-good-availability-of-water-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">22. Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/account-for-the-change-in-the-spatial-pattern-of-the-iron-and-steel-industry-in-the-world-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">23. Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-evaluate-the-various-resources-of-the-oceans-that-can-be-harnessed-to-meet-the-resource-crisis-in-the-world-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24. Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-does-india-see-its-place-in-the-economic-space-of-rising-natural-resource-rich-africa-10-marks-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25. How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource rich Africa?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_2_Mains_2014\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/starting-from-inventing-the-basic-structure-doctrine-the-judiciary-has-played-a-highly-proactive-role-in-ensuring-that-india-develops-into-a-thriving-democracy-in-light-of-the-stat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Starting from inventing the \u2018basic structure\u2019 doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/though-the-federal-principle-is-dominant-in-our-constitution-and-that-principle-is-one-of-its-basic-features-it-is-equally-true-that-federalism-under-the-indian-constitution-leans-in-favour-of-a-stro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that priniciple is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-powers-privileges-and-immunities-of-parliament-and-its-members-as-envisaged-in-article-105-of-the-constitution-leave-room-for-a-large-number-of-uncodified-and-unenumerated-privi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. The \u2018Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members\u2019 as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un-enumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the \u2018parliamentary privileges\u2019. How can this problem be addressed?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-the-concept-freedom-of-speech-and-expression-does-it-cover-hate-speech-also-why-do-the-films-in-india-stand-on-a-slightly-different-plane-from-other-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. What do understand by the concept \u201cfreedom of speech and expression\u201d? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/instances-of-the-presidents-delay-in-commuting-death-sentences-has-come-under-public-debate-as-denial-of-justice-should-there-be-a-time-specified-for-the-president-to-accept-reject-such-peti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. Instances of President\u2019s delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time specified for the President to accept\/rejectsuch petitions? Analyse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-size-of-the-cabinet-should-be-as-big-as-governmental-work-justifies-and-as-big-as-the-prime-minister-can-manage-as-a-team-how-far-is-the-efficacy-of-a-government-then-inversely-related-to-the-siz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6. The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far is the efficacy of a government then inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/though-100-percent-fdi-is-already-allowed-in-non-news-media-like-a-trade-publication-and-general-entertainment-channel-the-government-is-mulling-over-the-proposal-for-increased-fdi-in-news-media-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7. Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-setting-up-of-a-rail-tariff-authority-to-regulate-fares-will-subject-the-cash-strapped-indian-railways-to-demand-subsidy-for-the-obligation-to-operate-non-profitable-routes-and-services-taking-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8. The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-national-human-rights-commission-nhrc-in-india-can-be-most-effective-when-its-tasks-are-adequately-supported-by-other-mechanisms-that-ensure-the-accountability-of-a-government-in-light-of-the-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-penetration-of-self-help-groups-shgs-in-rural-areas-in-promoting-participation-in-development-programmes-is-facing-socio-cultural-hurdles-examine-12-5-marks-200-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10. The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/do-the-government-schemes-for-uplifting-vulnerable-and-backward-communities-by-protecting-required-social-resources-for-them-lead-to-their-exclusion-from-establishing-businesses-in-urban-economies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11. Do government\u2019s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/an-athlete-participates-in-olympics-for-personal-triumph-and-nations-glory-victors-are-showered-with-cash-incentives-by-various-agencies-on-their-return-discuss-the-merit-of-state-sponsore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12. An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation\u2019s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13. Should the premier institutes like IITs\/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode\/criteria of selection of students. Discuss in light of the growing challenges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/has-the-cadre-based-civil-services-organization-been-the-cause-of-slow-growth-in-india-critically-examine-12-5-marks-200-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14. Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organization been the cause of slow in India? Critically examine.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/two-parallel-run-schemes-of-the-government-viz-the-aadhar-card-and-npr-one-as-voluntary-and-the-other-as-compulsory-have-led-to-debates-at-national-levels-and-also-litigations-on-merits-discuss-w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15. Two parallel run schemes of the Government, viz the Adhar card and NPR, one of voluntary and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits , discuss whether or not both schemes need run concurrently. Analyse the potential of the schemes to achieve development benefits and equitable growth.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/with-respect-to-the-south-china-sea-maritime-territorial-disputes-and-rising-tension-affirm-the-need-for-safeguarding-maritime-security-to-ensure-freedom-of-navigation-and-ever-flight-throughout-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16. With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-aim-of-information-technology-agreements-itas-is-to-lower-all-taxes-and-tariffs-on-information-technology-products-by-signatories-to-zero-what-impact-would-such-agreements-have-on-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17. The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on Information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact would such agreements have on India\u2019s interests?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/some-of-the-international-funding-agencies-have-special-terms-for-economic-participation-stipulating-a-substantial-component-of-the-aid-used-for-sourcing-equipment-from-the-leading-countries-discuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18. Some of the International funding agencies have special terms for economic participation stipulating a substantial component of the aid used for sourcing equipment from the leading countries. Discuss on merits of such terms and it, there exists astrong case not to accept such conditions in the Indian context.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/india-has-recently-signed-to-become-a-founding-member-of-the-new-development-bank-ndb-and-also-the-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-aiib-how-will-the-role-of-the-two-banks-be-different-discu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19. India has recently signed to become founding member of New Development Bank (NDB) and also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). How will the role of the two Banks be different? Discuss the strategic significance of these two Banks for India.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wto-is-an-important-international-institution-where-decisions-taken-affect-countries-in-a-profound-manner-what-is-the-mandate-of-wto-and-how-binding-are-their-decisions-critically-analyse-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20. WTO is an important international institution where decisions taken affect countries in aprofound manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse India\u2019s stand on the latest round of talks on Food security.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_3_Mains_2014\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/normally-countries-shift-from-agriculture-to-industry-and-then-later-to-services-but-india-shifted-directly-from-agriculture-to-services-what-are-the-reasons-for-the-huge-growth-of-services-vis-a-vi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth-services vis-a-vis industry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/while-we-flout-indias-demographic-dividend-we-ignore-the-dropping-rates-of-employability-what-are-we-missing-while-doing-so-where-will-the-jobs-that-india-desperately-needs-come-from-explain-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. \u201cWhile we \ufb02aunt India\u2019s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employability.\u201d What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India desperately needs come from? Explain.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/there-is-also-a-point-of-view-that-agricultural-produce-market-committees-apmcs-set-up-under-the-state-acts-have-not-only-impeded-the-development-of-agriculture-but-also-have-been-the-cause-of-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. There is also a point of view that Agricultural Produce Market Committees [APMCs) set up under the State Acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food in\ufb02ation in India. Critically examine.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-the-villages-itself-no-form-of-credit-organization-will-be-suitable-except-the-cooperative-society-all-india-rural-credit-survey-discuss-this-statement-in-the-background-of-agricultural-%ef%ac%81na\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. \u201cIn the villages itself no form of credit organization will be suitable except the cooperative society.\u201d \u2013&nbsp;<em>All India Rural Credit Survey<\/em>.<br><\/a>Discuss this statement in the background of agricultural \ufb01nance in India. What constraints and challenges do \ufb01nancial institutions supplying agricultural \ufb01nance face? How can technology be used to better reach and serve rural clients?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-right-to-fair-compensation-and-transparency-in-land-acquisition-rehabilitation-and-resettlement-act-2013-has-come-into-effect-from-ist-january-2014-what-are-the-key-issues-which-would-get-addre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 has come into effect from Ist January, 2014. What are the key issues which would get addressed with the Act in place? What implications would it have on industrialization and agriculture in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/capitalism-has-guided-the-world-economy-to-unprecedented-prosperity-however-it-often-encourages-short-sightedness-and-contributes-to-wide-disparities-between-the-rich-and-the-poor-in-this-light-wo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6. Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages short-sightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism for bringing inclusive growth in India? Discuss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-how-private-public-partnership-arrangements-in-long-gestation-infrastructure-projects-can-transfer-unsustainable-liabilities-to-the-future-what-arrangements-need-to-be-put-in-place-to-ensur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7. Explain how Private Public Partnership arrangements, in long gestation infrastructure projects, can transfer unsustainable liabilities to the future. What arrangements need to be put in place to ensure that successive generations\u2019 capacities are not compromised?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-urban-transport-policy-emphasises-on-moving-people-instead-of-moving-vehicles-discuss-critically-the-success-of-the-various-strategies-of-the-government-in-this-re\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8. National Urban Transport Policy emphasises on \u2018moving people\u2019 instead of \u2018moving vehicles\u2019. Discuss critically the success of the various strategies of the Government in this regard.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/foreign-direct-investment-fdi-in-the-defense-sector-is-now-set-to-be-liberalized-what-influence-is-this-expected-to-have-on-indian-defense-and-economy-in-the-short-and-long-run-150-words-10-mark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector is now set to be liberalized: What influence this is expected to have on Indian defence and economy in the short and long run?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/scientific-research-in-indian-universities-is-declining-because-a-career-in-science-is-not-as-attractive-as-are-business-professions-engineering-or-administration-and-the-universities-are-becoming-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10. Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are business professions, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer-oriented. Critically comment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/can-overuse-and-free-availability-of-antibiotics-without-doctors-prescription-be-contributors-to-the-emergence-of-drug-resistant-diseases-in-india-what-are-the-available-mechanisms-for-moni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11. Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics without Doctor\u2019s prescription, be contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant diseases in India? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-a-globalized-world-intellectual-property-rights-assume-significance-and-are-a-source-of-litigation-broadly-distinguish-between-the-terms-copyrights-patents-and-trade-secrets-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12. In a globalized world, Intellectual Property Rights assume significance and are a source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms\u2014Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-the-pursuit-of-carbon-credits-and-clean-development-mechanisms-set-up-under-unfccc-be-maintained-even-though-there-has-been-a-massive-slide-in-the-value-of-a-carbon-credit-discuss-with-respect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13. Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India\u2019s energy needs for economic growth.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drought-has-been-recognized-as-a-disaster-in-view-of-its-spatial-expanse-temporal-duration-slow-onset-and-lasting-effects-on-vulnerable-sections-with-a-focus-on-the-september-2010-guidelines-from-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14. Drought has been recognized as a disaster in view of its spatial expanse, temporal duration, slow onset and lasting effects on vulnerable sections. With a focus on the September 2010 guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), discuss the mechanisms for preparedness to deal with likely El Nino and La Nina fallouts in India.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/environmental-impact-assessment-studies-are-increasingly-undertaken-before-a-project-is-cleared-by-the-government-discuss-the-environmental-impacts-of-coal-fired-thermal-plants-located-at-coal-pithea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15. Environmental Impact Assessment studies are increasingly undertaken before a project is cleared by the Government. Discuss the environmental impacts of coal-fired thermal plants located at coal pitheads.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-diverse-nature-of-india-as-a-multi-religious-and-multi-ethnic-society-is-not-immune-to-the-impact-of-radicalism-which-is-seen-in-her-neighbourhood-discuss-along-with-strategies-to-be-ado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16. \u201cThe diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the impact of radicalism which is seen in her neighbourhood? Discuss along with strategies to be adopted to counter this environment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/international-civil-aviation-laws-provide-all-countries-complete-and-exclusive-sovereignty-over-the-airspace-above-their-territory-what-do-you-understand-about-airspace-what-are-th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17. International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above their territory. What do you understand by \u2018airspace\u2019 What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggest ways to contain the threat.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-does-illegal-transborder-migration-pose-a-threat-to-indias-security-discuss-the-strategies-to-curb-this-bringing-out-the-factors-which-give-impetus-to-such-migration-250-words-15-mar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18. How does illegal trans-border migration pose a threat to India\u2019s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bringing out the factors which give impetus to such migration.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-2012-the-longitudinal-marking-for-high-risk-areas-for-piracy-was-moved-from-65-degrees-east-to-78-degrees-east-in-the-arabian-sea-by-the-international-maritime-organization-what-impact-does-this\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19. In 2012, the longitudinal marking for high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65 degrees east to 78 degrees east in the Arabian Sea by the International Maritime Organisation. What impact does this have on India\u2019s maritime security concerns?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/china-and-pakistan-have-agreed-in-the-development-of-an-economic-corridor-what-threat-does-this-pose-for-indias-security-critically-examine-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20. China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic corridor. What threat does this pose for India\u2019s security? Critically examine.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"47045\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bannner-1600-x-1600-2400-x-1392-px-1280-x-300-px-1024x300.png\" alt=\"PSP 2025\" class=\"wp-image-47045 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_4_Mains_2014\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 4 Mains 2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_A\"><\/span>Section \u2013 A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(a) <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/all-human-beings-aspire-for-happiness-do-you-agree-what-does-happiness-mean-to-you-explain-with-examples-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you? Explain with answers. (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M<\/a>)&nbsp;(b)<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-does-ethics-seek-to-promote-in-human-life-why-is-it-all-the-more-important-in-public-administration-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in Public Administration? (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><li>(a)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-the-context-of-defence-services-patriotism-demands-readiness-to-even-lay-down-ones-life-in-protecting-the-nation-according-to-you-what-does-patriotism-imply-in-everyda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the context of defence services, \u2018patriotism\u2019 demands readiness to even lay down one\u2019s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer. (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a>&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-probity-in-public-life-what-are-the-difficulties-in-practicing-it-in-the-present-times-how-can-these-difficulties-be-overcome-150-words10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What do you understand by \u2018probity\u2019 in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome? ( 150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><li>(a)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/integrity-without-knowledge-is-weak-and-useless-but-knowledge-without-integrity-is-dangerous-and-dreadful-what-do-you-understand-by-this-statement-explain-your-stand-with-illustrations-from-modern-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cIntegrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.\u201d What do you understand by this statement? Explain your stand with illustrations from modern day context. (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a>&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/human-beings-should-always-be-treated-as-ends-in-themselves-and-never-as-means-explain-the-meaning-and-significance-of-this-statement-giving-its\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHuman beings should always be treated as \u2018ends\u2019 in themselves and never as \u2018means\u2019.\u201d Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving it\u2019s implications in the modern techno-economic society. (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><li>(a)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/which-eminent-personality-has-inspired-you-the-most-in-the-context-of-ethical-conduct-in-life-give-the-gist-of-his-her-teachings-giving-specific-examples-describe-how-you-have-been-able-to-apply-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the Gist of his\/her teachings. Giving specific examples describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development. (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a>&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/there-is-a-heavy-ethical-responsibility-on-the-public-servants-because-they-occupy-positions-of-power-handle-huge-amounts-of-public-funds-and-their-decisions-have-wide-ranging-impacts-on-society-and\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they occupy positions of power, handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide ranging impact on society and environment. What steps have you taken to improve your ethical competence to handle such responsibility? (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><li>(a)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-current-society-is-plagued-with-widespread-trust-deficit-what-are-the-consequences-of-this-situation-for-personal-well-being-and-for-societal-well-being-what-can-you-do-at-the-personal-level-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal well-being and for societal well-being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy? (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a>&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-is-often-said-that-poverty-leads-to-corruption-however-there-is-no-dearth-of-instances-where-affluent-and-powerful-people-indulge-in-corruption-in-a-big-way-what-are-the-basic-causes-of-corrupti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However there is no dearth of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples. (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-factors-affect-the-formation-of-a-persons-attitude-towards-social-problems-in-our-society-contrasting-attitudes-are-prevalent-about-many-social-problems-what-contrasting-attitudes-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What factors affect the formation of a person\u2019s attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent about many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes? (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-does-accountability-mean-in-the-context-of-public-service-what-measures-can-be-adopted-to-ensure-individual-and-collective-accountability-of-public-servants-150-words-10-mar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What does \u2018accountability\u2019 mean in the context of public service ? What measures can be adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants? (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/we-are-witnessing-increasing-instances-of-sexual-violence-against-women-in-the-country-despite-existing-legal-provisions-against-it-the-number-of-such-incidences-is-on-the-rise-suggest-some-innovat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite existing legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is on the rise. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace. (150 Words)&nbsp;(10 M)<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_B\"><\/span>Section \u2013 B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2014-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Question 9 :&nbsp;Now-a-days, there is an increasing thrust on economic development all around the globe. At the same time, there is also an increasing concern about environmental degradation caused by development. Many a time, we face a direct conflict between development activity and environmental quality. It is neither feasible to stop or curtail the developmental process, nor it is advisable to keep degrading the environment, as it threatens our very survival.&nbsp;Discuss some feasible strategies which could be adopted to eliminate this conflict and which could lead to sustainable development. (250 Words)&nbsp;(20 M)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2014-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Question 10 : Suppose one of your close friends, who is also aspiring for civil services, comes to you for discussing some of the issues related to ethical conduct in public service. He raises the following points:- (i)In the present times, when unethical environment is quite prevalent, individual attempts to stick to ethical principles may cause a lot of problems in one\u2019s career. It may cause hardship to the family members as well as risk to one\u2019s life. Why should we not be pragmatic and follow the path of least resistance, and be happy with doing whatever good we can? (ii)&nbsp;When so many people are adopting wrong means and are grossly harming the system, what difference would it make if only a small minority tries to be ethical? They are going t be rather ineffective and are bound to get frustrated. (iii)&nbsp;If we become fussy about ethical considerations, will it not hamper the economic progress of our country? After all in the present age of high competition we cannot afford to be left behind in the race of development (iv)&nbsp;It is understandable that we should not get involved in grossly unethical practices, but giving and accepting small gratifications and doing small favours increases everybody\u2019s motivation. It also makes the system more efficient. What is wrong in adopting such practices?&nbsp;Critically analyze the above viewpoints. On the basis of this analysis, what will be your advice to your friend? (250 Words)&nbsp;(20 M)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2014-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Question 11:&nbsp;You are a no-nonsense, honest officer. You have been transferred to a remote district to head a department that is notorious for its inefficiency and callousness. You find that the main cause of the poor state of affairs is the indiscipline of a section of employees. They do not work themselves and also disrupt the workings of others. You first warned the troublemakers to mend their ways or else face disciplinary action. When the warning had little effect, you issued a show cause notice to the ringleaders. As a retaliatory measure, these troublemakers instigated a woman employee amongst them to file a complaint of sexual harassment against you with the Women\u2019s Commission. The Commission promptly seeks your explanation. The matter is also publicized in the media to embarrass you further. Some of the options to handle this situation could be as follows: (i)&nbsp;Give your explanation to the Commission and go soft on the disciplinary action. (ii)&nbsp;Ignore the commission and proceed firmly with the disciplinary action. (iii)&nbsp;Brief your higher-ups, seek directions from them and act accordingly.&nbsp;Suggest any other possible option(s). Evaluate all of them and suggest the best course of action, giving your reasons for it. (250 Words)&nbsp;(20 M)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2014-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Question 12 :&nbsp;Suppose you are the CEO of a company that manufactures specialized electronic equipment used by a government department. You have submitted your bid for the supply of this equipment to the department. Both the quality and cost of your offer are better than those of the competitors. Yet the concerned officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender Getting the order is important both for you and your company. Not getting the order would mean closing a production line. It may also affect your own career. However, as a value-conscious person, You do not want to give bribe.&nbsp;Valid arguments can be advanced both for giving the bribe and getting the order, and for refusing to pay the bribe and risking the loss of the order. What those arguments could be, Could there be any better way to get out of this dilemma? If so, outline the main elements of this third way, pointing out its merits. (250 Words)&nbsp;(20 M)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2014-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Question 13: Rameshwar successfully cleared the prestigious civil services examination and was excited about the opportunity that he would get through the civil services to serve the country. However, soon after joining the services, he realized that things are not as rosy as he had imagined. He found a number of malpractices prevailing in the department assigned to him. For example, funds under various schemes and grants were being misappropriated. The official facilities were frequently being used for personal needs by the officers and staff. After some time, he noticed that the process of recruiting the staff was also not up to the mark. Prospective candidates were required to write an examination in which a lot of cheating was going on. Some candidates were provided external help in the examination. Rameshwar brought these incidents to the notice of his seniors. However, he was advised to keep his eyes, ears and mouth shut and ignore all these things which were taking place with the connivance of the higher-ups. Rameshwar felt highly disillusioned and uncomfortable. He comes to you seeking your advice. Indicate various options that you think are available in this situation. How would you help him to evaluate these options and choose the most appropriate path to be adopted? (250 words) (20 M)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2014-gs-4-solved-question-paper-case-study-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Question 14 :&nbsp;In our country, the migration of rural people to towns and cities is increasing drastically. This is causing serious problems both in the rural as well as in the urban areas. In fact, things are becoming really unmanageable. Can you analyze this problem in detail and indicate not only the socio-economic but also the emotional and attitudinal factors responsible for this problem? Also, distinctly bring out why \u2013 (a)&nbsp;educated youth are trying to shift to urban areas (b)&nbsp;landless poor people are migrating to urban slums (c)&nbsp;even some farmers are selling off the, land and trying to settle in urban areas taking , petty jobs.<br><\/a>What feasible steps can you suggest which will be effective in controlling this serious problem of our country? 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Q: What is the format of the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Question Paper in 20<\/strong>14?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Question Paper in 2014 follows a descriptive format, consisting of essay-type questions and various papers covering subjects such as General Studies, Optional Subjects, and qualifying language papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Q_How_many_papers_are_there_in_the_UPSC_Mains_Civil_Services_IAS_Exam_in_2014\"><\/span><strong>2. Q: How many papers are there in the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam in 2014?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam in 2015 comprises a total of 9 papers, including two qualifying language papers. 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