Q. Uranium oxide is found in Bihar. It is destroyed by itself even if not used. Discuss the economic aspects of this mineral. (46 BPSC/2005) Ans: Uranium oxide is an oxide of the element uranium. it occurs in several forms e.g. UO2, U2O5, UO3 etc. The most common forms of uranium oxide are triuranium octoxide …
Q. Zinc oxide is found in Rajasthan, What is the effect of this discovery on the economics of India? (46 BPSC/2005) Ans:Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. ZnO is a white powder that is insoluble in water, and due to its anti-bacterial, anti-viral, UV-protection properties, it is used as an additive …
Q. Discuss the relevance of weather forecast and seismic studies. (45 BPSC/2002) Ans: Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the conditions of the atmosphere for a given location and time. People have attempted to predict the weather informally for millennia and formally since the 19th century. Weather forecasts are made …
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Q. Define ‘Genetic Engineering’. How far can it be used to treat genetic illness? (41 BPSC/1997) OR Write short notes on Genetic Engineering. (40 BPSC/1995) Ans: Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the direct manipulation of an organism’s genes using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the …
Q. Write short notes on: “Agni” (39 BPSC/1993) The Agni missile is a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India, named after one of the five elements of nature. Agni missiles are long range, nuclear weapons capable surface to surface ballistic missile.The first missile of the series, Agni-I was developed under the …
Q. Write short notes on: “Acid Rain”. (39 BPSC/1993) Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it has elevated levels of hydrogen ions (low pH). It can have harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals, and infrastructure. Acid deposition: Wet deposition: Wet deposition of acids occurs …
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Q. Analyse tension areas between Centre and States in the Indian federal system. Describe the current state of relations between Union Govemment and Bihar State. [BPSC–2016] OR Explain the recent trends in Indian federalism. Do the states need more autonomy? [BPSC–2009] OR Analyze the emerging trends in Indian Federalism. [BPSC-1997] Recent trend in Indian federalism: …
Q. “The coalition experiment at the Centre has neither strengthened democracy nor has it made conditions conductive for participatory and cooperation federation”. Do you agree? [BPSC-1999]The coalition experiment in India is associated with rise of regional parties and decline of congress system. In coalition government, no party gets clear majority and two or more party …
Q. Comment upon “Article 356 of the Constitution should be read with article 355 to appreciate its spirit.” [BPSC- 1999]Under Article 356, the constitution authorises the centre to take over the administration of a state in case of failure of constitutional machinery. This is popularly known as ‘President’s Rule’. It is also known as ‘State …
Q. Discuss Indian Federal System and Centre State Administrative Relation with special reference to National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC). [BPSC-2012] Ans: The concept of NCTC was conceived after the 26/11 Mumbai attack, where several intel- ligence and operational failures revealed the need for federal agencies with real time intelligence inputs of actionable value, specifically to counter …
