Exam Details

Subject general studies
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course mains
Department
Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission
Position gazetted probationers
Exam Date 2014
City, State karnataka,


Question Paper

QCA: 311ll
Paper-II
GENERAL STUDIES: Paper-ll
2014
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Time 3 hours Maximum marks 250

INSTRUcnONS


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Thereare TWENTY questions printed both in KM'NADA and in ENGLISH.
All the questions are compulsory.
The number ofmarks canied by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answer must be written in the medium authorized in theAdmission Certificate which

mustbeslatedclearly onthecover ofthisQuestion-cum-Answer(QCA) Bookletinthe
space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the
authorized one.

Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Any page or portion ofthe page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be
clearly struck off.

311General Studies-II 1 P.T.O
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Answer all the questions not more than 150 words each. Contents of the
answer are more important than its length:AII questions carry equal
marks:
I. 12 Critically analyse the Discretionary powers of Govemor.
2. 12
The constitution oflndia provides strong Central Govemment and weak States. Discuss.
3.
CiiUM MM. 2 Explain the process of Urbanization with special reference to India.

4.
;jKod e:Jo1.3;j tJOc:.::o. 12 Write the salient features of urban fringe.




Summarize the factors influencing on the distribution of Ocean Salinity.

arrate the bases for Human racial classification.
31/Gelleml Studies-II 2 P.T.O
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Elucidate the factors influencing the distribution of population.
8. 12
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Explain the powers and of Electioil commission.
9. WC::iO". 12
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Explain the socialistic principles of directive principles of state policy.
IO.
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,"National development council is a super cabinel.",Examine.
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Bring out the relationship between Ministers and Civil Services in
administering the affairs of welfare states.


Briefly explain the different types ofCommunication.
13. "f3Fo:b " 12 Explain the significance of planning process in decision making and evaluate the components of plan.
14. . " e " neta. 12 y. Critically evaluate the problems associated with delegation ofauthority. Suggest guidelines for effective delegation.

31/Gencral Studies-II 3 P.T.O


"Leadership is Situational". In the light of this statement discuss the various theories of leadership in brief.
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Give an analysis of soft refonnative techniques of monitoring and evaluation in the field ofpublic Administration.
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Ha've the welfare measures implemented by the Govemment of India from time to time refonned the condition of and women practically?
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cameral legislation protects individual freedom against legislative despotism'. Discuss.
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Distinguish between 'Fonnal and Infonnal Organisation'. What are the benefits and problems associated with Informal Organisation?

12
Explain the recent trends in industrial production in Karnataka.
31/Gencral Studies-II 4


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