Q3: MPPSC Mains 2017 GS-III: Mains Question

(A) What is “Global Warming” and “Climate Change”? Discuss their causes. Write down the adverse effect of climate change and describe the international efforts taken to control it.

(B) What is the “Make in India” programme? How will this programme be helpful in the socio-economic development of India? Explain.

(C) Write short notes on the following: (i) Manifold applications of Nano-technology. (ii) Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). (iii) Water resources in Madhya Pradesh state.

(D) What is the concept of “Smart City”? What are the aims and objectives of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi regarding the “Smart City Mission”, and what are the necessary criteria/norms for cities to join this mission? Which cities of Madhya Pradesh are ready to be a part of this Mission?

(E) Write short notes on the following: (i) Nuclear energy and India. (ii) e-waste management. (iii) “Namami Gange” – Integrated “GANGA” Conservation Mission.

(F) Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below: Classification of 100 students on the basis of marks obtained in the subjects of Botany and Zoology in an examination (marks out of 50): Botany – 40 & above 9; 30 & above 32; 20 & above 80; 10 & above 92; 0 & above 100 Zoology – 40 & above 4; 30 & above 21; 20 & above 66; 10 & above 81; 0 & above 100 Aggregate – 40 & above 7; 30 & above 27; 20 & above 73; 10 & above 87; 0 & above 100 Answer the questions: 1. How many students aggregately obtained below 40 % marks? 2. If at least 60 % marks are necessary in Botany for higher education, how many students will be eligible? 3. What difference will there be between the number of students who passed with 30 as cut-off marks in Zoology and those who passed with 30 as cut-off marks in aggregate? 4. What percentage will be those students who obtained 60 % marks in Zoology and those who aggregately got at least 40 % marks?