GROUP-I MAINS - 2011 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-I (22-01-2011)
GENERAL STUDIES (ORIGINAL PAPER)
Paper – I (Tamil & English versions)
Duration: 3 hours [Max. Mark: 300]
General instructions to the candidates:
i) This question paper is descriptive type in degree standard.
ii) Candidates should write their register numbers in the space provided for in the main answer book only and should not write Anywhere else and also in the additional answer-books.
iii) The question paper is printed in Tamil and English version. In all matters and in cases of doubt English version is final.
iv).The candidate may answer in Tamil or English or Partly in Tamil and English.
v) Candidates must write the correct number of the question and sub question. Failure to the so will entail loss of credit for the answers.
vi)There is no reservation of marks for neatness of execution and correctness of spelling in respect of this paper.
vii) Graph sheet has been provided for drawing graphs.
(Section-A)
(Very Short Answer Type)
Note:
i) Answer all the questions not exceeding 20 words each
ii) Each question carries one mark.
1) Where was the first session of the INC held?
2) What was the name of journal launched by Periyar E.V.Ramaswamy to get this self-respect movement progressed?
3) When did Vasco da Gama reach India?
4) The British General Who Visited King Jahangir’s Court to get trade concessions was …..
5) Under the system of subsidiary Alliance, Lord Wellesley signed the first alliance with ……
6) The British army leader who was defeated by Puli Devan in the Year 1755 was …….
7) The famous tribal rebellion that took place in Bihar in the years 1855-56 was ……..
8) The person responsible for the Aligarh movement was ……..
9) The name of the novel of Bankim Chandra Chatterji that kindled te national spirit is ………
10) ………… is called as the ‘ Prophet of Militant Nationalism.
11) Which spectroscopy was used to fine out the presence of ‘water molecules’ in moon?
12) Who is the Father of Nano Science?
13) The time taken by Neptune to complete one full rotation around the sun is ………..
14) ‘Species Plantarum’s is a book written by ……..
15) The uncertainty principle in Physics was propounded by ………..
16) What is Deficit Budget?
17) ………… is the programme to give adequate health care for children.
18) An acronym for the economies of Brazil, Russia, Indian and China combined.
19) The difference of 1* Langitude will make a difference of ………. Minutes in time.
20) The Liberhan Commission Report is associated with …..
21) What is the use of GPRS technology?
22) A man buys oranges for Rs.x per dozen and sells them Rs. x/10 per orange. What is his profit in Rs. Per orange?
23) Data collected fresh for an investigation are known as ………..
24) Find the odd one out from the 5 figures given below:
| December | November | October | September | August |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
25) Domestic Violence Act was passed in the year……to give empowerment for women
26) ‘Poverty line’ is defined according to ………. Organization
27) The word ‘Panchamas’ referred to……
28) Who was distinguished poverty into primary and secondary?
29) Mention the political system which allows free economic competition without any interference from the state
30) Reservation for the scheduled caste is provided in terms of their
31) Mention the year in which a special ministry for women and social welfare was started at the centre, in India -
32) Who is empowered to appoint a special officer to safeguard the interests of the minorities in the states?
33) In which year was Dowry Prohibition Act (Amendment) enacted?
34) Revolt against the constitutional government of one’s own country is……
35) Women’s Reservation Bill providing a 33% reservation for women was first presented in Rajya Sabha on ……..
36) The Naxalite Terrorism started in the state
37) Public Grievance Day is observed in collectorates on…..
38) What are the Commissions constituted to look into the spirit scandals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
39) Electronic Voting Machines were first used in the year……
40) Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of India?
(Section–B)
(Short Answer Type)
Note:
i) Answer any Twenty of the following questions not exceeding 50 words each.
ii) Each question carries three marks. 20 OUT OF 25 (20 X 3 = 60)
41) Evaluate the significance of V.O. Chidambaram in Indian Independence Movement
42) Write a note on the social reforms of Lord William Bentinck.
43) Write a note on the First Carnatic War (1746-48).
44) Write a note on Dr. Annie Besant’s reforms.
45) What were the main economic effects of the British rule in India?
46) Explain the concept of Unity in Diversity.
47) What is meant by Peaceful Co-existence?
48) Write a short note on Vazhndhu Kattuvom project.
49) What are the stages involved in Disaster Management?
50) Name any two areas of the world where acid rain is common. Give reasons for the same.
51) What are the causes of Inflation?
52) What do you mean by Plan Expenditure?
53) Calculate Harmonic Mean from the following data:
| Marks | 0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 |
| Frequency | 5 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
54) Mention any three types of Bar diagrams.
55) What is the difference between parallel processing and distributed processing?
56) On what basis is a party recognized by the Election Commission as a National Party?
57) List the factors that influence the making of ‘Public Opinion’.
58) What are the Rights included in the Human Rights?
59) What is seasonal unemployment?
60) Bring out the important characteristics of Minority groups.
61) Mention the factors which facilitate for women empowerment.
62) List any three constitutional safeguards of the interests of the Tribals.
63) List out the different institutions to rehabilitate Juvenile delinquents.
64) What are the features of NGOs?
65) Define the concept of Bonded Labour.
(Section-C)
(Brief Answer Type)
Note:
i) Answer any twenty-two of the following questions not exceeding 100words each.
ii) Each question carries five marks. 22 OUT OF 30 ( 22 x 5 = 110)
66) Estimate therole of Jawaharlal Nehru in Indian National Movement.
67) Bring out the importance of the Swadeshi Movement.
68) Discuss the salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935.
69) Enumerate the impact of British rule on the Indian society.
70) Mention the causes of the Revolt of 1857.
71) ‘Raja Rammohan Roy is the father of Indian Renaissance.’ – Justify.
72) Write a note on Albuquerque.
73) List out the flood-prone regions of India.
74) Why is Monsoon Asia densely populated?
75) Discuss the significance of SAARC.
76) Describe the principles of India’s Foreign Policy.
77) What are the objectives of 11th Five-year plan in India?
78) Explain the general rules for constructing diagrams.
79) Draw a simple bar diagram for the following data:
| Classes | B.A. | B.Sc. | B.Com. | B.B.A. |
| No. of Stu | 40 | 60 | 50 | 30 |
80) How many triangles are there in the following figure?
81) A can do a piece of work in 20 days, B in 15 days and C in 12 days.
In how many days can A finish the work if he is assisted by B
on one day and C on the next, alternately?
82) What is E-commerce? What are its various types?
83) Briefly highlight the election procedure of the Legislative Council of the state.
84) Write a short note on the Justice M.M. Punchhi Commission Report on centre-state relations.
85) Discuss the main features of non-alignment.
86) Define ‘Tribes’ and discuss their social problems.
87) What are the problems involved in the effective rehabilitation of bonded labourers?
88) Examine the causes for the origin and development of Terrorism.
89) Which acts are considered offences under protection of Civil Rights Act, 1976?
90) Discuss the remedial measures undertaken by the Govt. of India for the removal of poverty.
91) Highlight any five effects of unemployment on family.
92) What are the rights of the consumers recognized under Consumer Protection Act of 1986?
93) Discuss the economic empowerment of women through micro-credit policy.
94) Briefly explain the main causes of illiteracy.
95) How do we combat corruption in our society?
(Section-D)
(Detailed Answer Type)
Note:
i) Answer any six of the following questions not exceeding 200 Words each.
ii) Each question carries fifteen marks. 6 OUT OF 9 (6 X 15 = 90)
96). Estimate Kamaraj’s education reform.
97). Critically examine the land revenue policy of the British.
98). Give an account of the various forms that are prevalent in India.
99). Examine the various methods of pre and post flood management systems.
100). Give an account of the sixteenth SAARC summit.
101) “ ‘Politicians and Bureaucrats’ are two components in democratic country.” – Comment.
102) How does the electronic media influence the formation of public opinion?
103) Highlight the suggestions made by Swaminathan Committee to implement the population policy in India.
104) Discuss the terrorist activities in Kashmir.
