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Livestocks play a key role in improving the socio-economic conditions of the rural masses. Assess the potential opportunities and challenges faced by livestock farmers. 10M

You are the District Magistrate (DM) of a district in the state of Uttarakhand. Ganga river flows through that district. Though the river is considered sacred by millions, it has started facing some ecological challenges. For example, in your district,  the pollution of the river by dumping of untreated sewage, industrial and domestic waste etc.

Questions: January 16th, 2025   GS1: How does caste-based discrimination lead to persistence of poverty among the marginalized communities? 10M   GS2: Examine the impact of recent changes to the election commissioners’ appointment process on autonomy and independence of the election commission. 10M   GS3: If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance

How does caste-based discrimination lead to persistence of poverty among the marginalized communities? 10M

Examine the impact of recent changes to the election commissioners’ appointment process on autonomy and independence of the election commission. 10M

If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right in our country.” Discuss.

You are the Superintendent of Police (SP) of a district. Recently an incident of rape and murder of a doctor occurred in your district leading to huge public outrage. There were protests organized by the doctors’ fraternity in order to demand justice for the victim. You were trying to ensure the law and order remain

Do you agree that community living is a solution for the problems of India’s aging population? 10M

Do you agree that pressure groups have emerged as a crucial factor in public policy formulation? Substantiate. Enumerate the different tools employed by them to influence the governance mechanisms. 10M  

Examine the influence of socio-economic factors on cropping patterns across different regions. Discuss the potential trade off between economic viability and ecological sustainability in crop selection. 10M