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TNPSC General Studies - Paper - 2 2019

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Q1 long answer 10 marks
The Constitution of India provides for a High Court for each state, but the seventh amendment act of 1956 authorised for common High Court for two or more States and a Union territory. Now, there are only 24 High Courts in the country. It will be better if each State has a High Court. – Comment.
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Q2 long answer 10 marks
Describe the Dhar commission report regarding linguistic province formation at the time of Independence.
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Discuss the Constitutional limitations on the powers of the President of India.
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Explain India’s neighbourhood foreign policy in detail.
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Q5 long answer 10 marks
Whether the Parliamentary democratic system of Government is in contrast with Gandhiji’s notion of β€˜β€˜Parliamentary Swaraj System’’ of Government? Analyse.
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Q6 long answer 15 marks
The High Court is the highest Court of appeal in the State, vested with quite extensive and effective powers. Comment.
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The Indian Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate powers over all political bodies in India. In light of the above statement, bring out the composition and powers of the Indian Parliament.
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Q8 long answer 15 marks
NITI Aayog is the premier policy β€˜Think Tank’ of the Government of India providing directional and policy inputs and relevant technical advice to the Centre and States. Explain.
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The three main amendments to the Indian Constitution under the First Amendment Act 1951 made the Constitution intrinsically linked with three different aspects of the Nation-building project in India at that time – Explore this statement elaborately.
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Q10 long answer 15 marks
The Constitution of India is remarkable for many outstanding features which distinguishes it from other Constitutions. Discuss with suitable examples.
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Q11 long answer 10 marks
GkzxUPΓ΅mkP. Highlight the contributions made by Indian Nobel laureates in the field of Science and Technology.
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Describe the characteristics of Nanomedicine.
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Mention the achievements of CSIR in the field of biotechnology.
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Describe the applications of science and technology in water management with respect to agricultural sector.
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In the Indian context, examine the causes, effects and control measures of desertification.
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Why is Mosquito called the most dangerous species? Discuss briefly with reference to various diseases it causes.
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Give a brief history of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and also explain its role in our nation.
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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Describe a few applications of Artificial Intelligence in Computers?
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Q19 long answer 10 marks
Bring out the Devadasi System in Tamil Society during the medieval period.
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Q20 long answer 10 marks
Write about the Social reform movement which took place in the Travancore State.
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Q21 long answer 10 marks
Give an account on Kazhugumalai monolithic rock cut cave temple of the Pandyas.
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Q22 long answer 10 marks
What do you know about β€˜β€˜Kudumiyan malai’’ inscription?
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Q23 long answer 15 marks
How far other disciplines help to understand the history of Tamil Society?
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Q24 long answer 15 marks
Evaluate the role of Tamil women freedom fighters during the Gandhian era.
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Q25 long answer 15 marks
Evaluate the contributions made by the Vijayanagara rulers for the development of Temple architecture in Tamil Country.
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Q26 long answer 15 marks
Highlight the twin epics of later Sangam literature.
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