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MEGHALAYA CIVIL SERVICE JUNIOR GRADE [PART B MAINS] (FEB 2022 AND JULY 2023)NO.MPSC/ADVT-54/1/2020-2021/53

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  1. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (c) Morphology of rural settlements in India
  2. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (d) Geopolitics of Indian Ocean
  3. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (e) Disputes of sharing water resources of India
  4. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (f) Causes and consequences of landslides in Eastern Himalayas
  5. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (g) Principles of EIA
  6. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (h) Advantages of linking of Indian rivers
  7. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers five 50-mark long models Q1/2/3/4/6, no printed word cap; not all five are compulsory.

    Discuss the provisions in the Constitution of India forbidding retrospective effect of criminal legislation and double punishments for the same offence.
  8. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers five 50-mark long models Q1/2/3/4/6, no printed word cap; not all five are compulsory.

    “Article 22 of the Constitution makes provisions for protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.” Explain fully the scope and the limitation of this protection.
  9. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers all three Q5 alternatives (choose two, 25 marks each, 200 words each), Q7 (50 marks) and integrated Q8 (20+30 marks). No printed cap on Q7/Q8.

    Answer any two of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :

    (a) Whom does International Law apply to? What are the sources of International Law?
  10. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers all three Q5 alternatives (choose two, 25 marks each, 200 words each), Q7 (50 marks) and integrated Q8 (20+30 marks). No printed cap on Q7/Q8.

    Answer any two of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :

    (b) Discuss the fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law.
  11. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers all three Q5 alternatives (choose two, 25 marks each, 200 words each), Q7 (50 marks) and integrated Q8 (20+30 marks). No printed cap on Q7/Q8.

    Answer any two of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :

    (c) Discuss the legal status of extradition from Indian and International Law perspective.
  12. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers five 50-mark long models Q1/2/3/4/6, no printed word cap; not all five are compulsory.

    “The formation of International Law is entirely dependent on the actions of States.” Discuss critically with special reference to Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, giving decided case laws as well.
  13. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers all three Q5 alternatives (choose two, 25 marks each, 200 words each), Q7 (50 marks) and integrated Q8 (20+30 marks). No printed cap on Q7/Q8.

    Insisting upon the existence of mens rea to punish persons for violation of public welfare, legislations may frustrate the purpose of these Acts and the object for which they have been enacted. Comment on the light of decided cases in India.
  14. LAW-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Questions 1 and 5 compulsorily and three remaining questions, at least one from each Section. Q5: any two of three, each not exceeding 200 words. Q8: integrated 20+30 marks. This batch covers all three Q5 alternatives (choose two, 25 marks each, 200 words each), Q7 (50 marks) and integrated Q8 (20+30 marks). No printed cap on Q7/Q8.

    (a) What is the role of defence attorney in Criminal Law?

    (b) What is the distinction among types of crimes, felony, misdemeanour, infractions?
  15. LAW-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Q1 (any five of eight, each within250words) and two remaining questions from each Section. This batch covers all seven Q2–8 alternatives as integrated parents, each25+25=50marks. No printed word cap on Q2–8; alternatives are not all compulsory.

    (a) Explain the defence of ‘mistake’ as a general exception of Indian Penal Code.

    (b) “Minority can be claimed as a shield but not as a sword.” Explain the statement and mention the situations when a minor is liable under the Contract Law.
  16. LAW-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Q1 (any five of eight, each within250words) and two remaining questions from each Section. This batch covers all seven Q2–8 alternatives as integrated parents, each25+25=50marks. No printed word cap on Q2–8; alternatives are not all compulsory.

    (a) How far is the rule of absolute liability a reform over the rule of strict liability? Explain.

    (b) Examine the recent trends relating to application, use and misuse of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India.
  17. LAW-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Q1 (any five of eight, each within250words) and two remaining questions from each Section. This batch covers all seven Q2–8 alternatives as integrated parents, each25+25=50marks. No printed word cap on Q2–8; alternatives are not all compulsory.

    (a) Explain the concept of right of private defence as an exception to criminal liability. Discuss the general principles forming the basis of right of private defence in the light of existing legal provisions and judicial decisions.

    (b) Explain the distinction between offer and invitation to offer for a valid contract. Substantiate the answer with the help of decided cases.
  18. LAW-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Q1 (any five of eight, each within250words) and two remaining questions from each Section. This batch covers all seven Q2–8 alternatives as integrated parents, each25+25=50marks. No printed word cap on Q2–8; alternatives are not all compulsory.

    (a) Critically discuss as to how far the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 have been able to safeguard the democracy in India.

    (b) “The abetment of the illegal omission of an act may amount to an offence although the abettor may not himself be bound to do that act.”
    Explain and illustrate the above statement.
  19. LAW-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Q1 (any five of eight, each within250words) and two remaining questions from each Section. This batch covers all seven Q2–8 alternatives as integrated parents, each25+25=50marks. No printed word cap on Q2–8; alternatives are not all compulsory.

    (a) Discuss the scope of the legally enforceable liability of the drawer of a cheque, under Sections 138 and 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

    (b) “Sustainable development has been accepted as a balancing concept between ecology and development.” Discuss the role played by National Green Tribunal in recognizing and applying this principle under the laws relating to environmental protection in India. Substantiate the answer with case laws.
  20. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    (a) Elaborate in detail the various properties of soil.

    (b) Explain in detail the methods of soil reclamation.
  21. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    (a) What are the problems in rainfed agriculture system? Describe the various technologies to mitigate the agriculture production problems under rainfed system.

    (b) Explain in detail drip and sprinkler irrigation. Enlist their advantages and disadvantages in comparison to conventional system of irrigation.
  22. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q4: Write short notes on any four of the five alternatives, 12.5 marks each. No word limit is printed for Q4. This batch offers all five alternatives for study.

    Write short notes on any four of the following :

    (a) Role of agricultural price policy and crop insurance in improving the livelihood of small and marginal farmers citing suitable example
  23. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q4: Write short notes on any four of the five alternatives, 12.5 marks each. No word limit is printed for Q4. This batch offers all five alternatives for study.

    Write short notes on any four of the following :

    (b) Role of NGO and Self-help group in the development of rural population
  24. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q4: Write short notes on any four of the five alternatives, 12.5 marks each. No word limit is printed for Q4. This batch offers all five alternatives for study.

    Write short notes on any four of the following :

    (c) Farm mechanization and its role in agriculture
  25. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q4: Write short notes on any four of the five alternatives, 12.5 marks each. No word limit is printed for Q4. This batch offers all five alternatives for study.

    Write short notes on any four of the following :

    (d) KVK and its role in technology dissemination
  26. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q4: Write short notes on any four of the five alternatives, 12.5 marks each. No word limit is printed for Q4. This batch offers all five alternatives for study.

    Write short notes on any four of the following :

    (e) Environmental pollution and its associated hazard to crop plants
  27. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional.250marks;3hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q1 and Q5 each offer three alternatives; answer any two,25marks each,within250words each. This batch offers all six alternatives for study,not six compulsory answers.

    Answer any two of the following questions in not more than 250 words each :

    (c) Define soil erosion. What are the measures for prevention of soil erosion and runoff in hill ecosystem?
  28. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    Answer any two of the following questions :

    (a) Describe in detail the good agricultural practices for production of rice.
  29. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    Answer any two of the following questions :

    (b) Name the essential plant nutrients and describe in detail their functions in growth and development of plants.
  30. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    Answer any two of the following questions :

    (c) What is dryland agriculture? Highlight the various challenges of agriculture in dryland and their mitigations.
  31. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    Explain the following in brief :

    (a) Lab to land programme

    (b) Difference between multiple cropping and intercropping with examples

    (c) Integrated weed management in agriculture

    (d) Modern classification of Indian soil

    (e) Ideal quality of irrigation water
  32. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    Answer any two of the following questions :

    (a) Describe in detail the processes and factors of soil formation.
  33. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    Answer any two of the following questions :

    (b) Explain in detail the cropping pattern followed in different agroclimatic zones of India.
  34. AGRICULTURE-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Attempt five questions taking at least two from each Section. Q2 and Q3: both subparts, 25 marks each. Q7: all five subparts, 10 marks each. Q6 and Q8: answer any two of three alternatives, 25 marks each. No word limit is printed for these questions. All alternatives are offered for study.

    Answer any two of the following questions :

    (c) Elaborate in detail the impact of high yielding and short duration varieties in crop diversification.
  35. ECONOMICS-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any four of Questions 2 to 7. Question 1: write short notes on all five topics, 10 marks each. No word limit is printed.

    Alternate theories of distribution
  36. ECONOMICS-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any four of Questions 2 to 7. Question 1: write short notes on all five topics, 10 marks each. No word limit is printed.

    High-powered money
  37. ECONOMICS-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any four of Questions 2 to 7. Question 1: write short notes on all five topics, 10 marks each. No word limit is printed.

    Discount house
  38. ECONOMICS-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any four of Questions 2 to 7. Question 1: write short notes on all five topics, 10 marks each. No word limit is printed.

    International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  39. ECONOMICS-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any four of Questions 2 to 7. Question 1: write short notes on all five topics, 10 marks each. No word limit is printed.

    Sustainable development
  40. ECONOMICS-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any four of Questions 2 to 7. Questions 2 to 7 carry 50 marks each; all subparts of each chosen parent must be answered. No word limit is printed.

    Compare and contrast the Marshallian and Walrasian approach to price determination.

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