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GS-1  Art and Culture.

GS-4 Case Studies.

Question 1)

Explain how earthquake waves are used as an indirect source for understanding the structure of the interior of the earth. 10 marks

Question 2)

The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) has or the first time, a finance commission has carved out resources meant for distributable statutory grants and dipped into the states’ revenue share for national defence, as against the tax share, in order to finance the Centre’s exclusive expenditure obligation. What are its implications for federalism? 10 marks

Question 3)

Agri-reforms and water accounting could address few problems of Indian agriculture. In light of this, examine the areas which could be transfored through reforms and impact of water accounting on agriculture in India. 10 marks

Question 4)  

You are the District Magistrate in a district where a significant number of transgenders reside. While discrimination against the community is well known, commuters increasingly complain of harassment at their hands, especially at traffic junctions where transgenders are mostly involved in begging. This, at times, also leads to traffic management issues. You have received a number of complaints in this regard and have to act quickly to resolve it. However, a group of transgender associations argue that begging is their only source of livelihood. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Describe the ethical issues involved in this case. Discuss the attitude of people towards transgenders in general and reasons for the same. (b) What possible courses of action can be undertaken in such situations? Discuss their merits and demerits. 10 marks

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