General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

Computer

1.       What do the following stand for? ( 1997 / 3 )

(i)           IREDA

(ii)         APPLE

(iii)       INMAS 2. What is E-mail? (98/20)

2.       Describe the development of Super-computer in India. (1998/20)

3.       What is a modem? What is it used for? (1999/3)

General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

Laser / Superconductivity / Natotechnology / Robotics

1.       What is ‘Superconductivity’? Give its uses and applications. (2004/15)

2.       Describe the importance of “Laser” in war and peace. (2004/15)

3.       Explain how Nanoscience and Nanotechnology have revolutionized modern

a.       Technology. (2006/30)

4.       Explain: Components of Robots. (2008/15)

General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

Environmental Issues / Sustainable Development

1.       What is ‘greenhouse effect’? What are its adverse effects on the Earth’s environment?

2.       What steps are being taken to check the same? (1995/40)

3.       What is lead-free petrol? What are its merits and demerits? (1995/20)

4.       What is El Nino? What is its relevance to India? (1995/3)

General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

Nuclear Energy / Alternative Energy

1.       What is nuclear medicine? Describe briefly its different uses. (1996/20)

2.       How has India’s Nuclear Programme contributed to the economic and defense requirements of the country? (1997/40)

3.       What is a fast breeder reactor? Comment on its suitability in the Indian context. (1999/40)

4.       What is carbon dating? Describe its applications in archaeology. (1999/20)

General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

Defence

1.       What was the controversy about ‘Prithvi’? (1997/2)

2.       Why is Agni Project important for India? (1997/40)

3.       How does the development of Pinaka benefit India? (1998/20)

4.       What do the ICMR stand for? (1998/1)

5.       What is a cryogenic engine? Discuss its significance in India’s space programme. (2001/30)

General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

General Studies (Mains) – Science & Technology

Space

1.       What is PSLV? Describe its significance for India’s space programme. (1995/20)

2.       What are VSATs? What are they used for? (1995/3)

3.       Describe how India’s space programme has helped in its socio-economic development. (1996/40)

4.       Why does a lunar eclipse occur only on a full moon? (1996//3)

Public Programmes Poverty Alleviation / Employment / Rural Development / Environment & Sustainable Development

Public Programmes

Poverty Alleviation / Employment / Rural Development / Environment &

Sustainable Development

1.       How is poverty line defined in India? Briefly enumerate the measures undertaken by the Government in recent year to alleviate poverty? ( 1996/20)

2.       What is a Lorentz curve? (1996/2)

3.       What measures has the government taken to make women economically independent self reliant during the last decade? (1997/20)