KPSC KAS Mains 2014 Paper 1

19. High cholesterol levels in the blood have been associated with an increased risk of heart attack and diet seems to affect cholesterol levels. Researchers have found that fats with higher percentages of monounsaturated fatty acids reduce the cholesterol level in the blood. Construct a bar chart showing the percentage of monounsaturates in the six oils. Also, prepare a pie chart showing the breakdown of olive oil into the three kinds of fatty acids. Comment based on the bar and pie charts. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and their relationship to cholesterol. Data representation using bar and pie charts. Analysis of the charts and drawing conclusions. Relationship between dietary fat and heart health. Introduction: High cholesterol is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including Subscribe on YouTube heart attacks. Dietary intake plays a crucial … Read more

20. A cricket team of eleven cricketers is to be formed from sixteen cricketers, which include five bowlers and two wicket keepers. Find the number of ways a team can be chosen if:(a) There are exactly three bowlers and one wicket keeper.(b) There is at least one wicket keeper. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: Combinations: This problem requires understanding combinations (choosing a subset from a larger set), denoted as nCr or ⁿCáµ£ = n! / (r!(n-r)!), where n is the total number of items and r is the number of items to choose. Conditions: The problem involves two separate conditions, each requiring a different combinatorial calculation. … Read more

17. What are the major objectives of Special Development Plan (SDP) introduced by Government of Karnataka to reduce regional imbalances? Critically examine the implementation of SDP. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: Objectives of Karnataka’s Special Development Plan (SDP) Mechanisms for achieving SDP objectives Critical analysis of SDP implementation – successes and failures Suggestions for improvement Introduction: Regional imbalances are a persistent challenge in India, with Karnataka being no exception. Disparities in development across different districts manifest in varying levels of infrastructure, education, healthcare, … Read more

18. “India’s Economic development in recent years is services Sector led.” Justify. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: India’s GDP growth. Contribution of Services sector to GDP. Employment generation in the services sector. Challenges faced by the services sector. Government policies supporting the services sector. Future prospects of the services sector. Introduction: India’s economic development in recent years has been significantly shaped by its burgeoning services sector. While agriculture and … Read more

14. Discuss the growth of Karnataka economy during the plan Era. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: Key phases of Indian Five-Year Plans. Karnataka’s sectoral composition during the Plan era. Major developmental initiatives in Karnataka during the Plan periods. Challenges faced by Karnataka’s economy during the Plan era. Role of central planning and state-level initiatives. Comparison with national economic growth. Introduction: The growth of Karnataka’s economy during the Plan … Read more

15. Critically examine India’s balance of payment trends during 1950-2005 and explain the phase of crisis during 1990-92. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: India’s Balance of Payments (BoP) from 1950-2005. Phases of surplus and deficit. The 1990-92 crisis: causes, consequences, and resolution. Policy implications and lessons learned. Introduction: India’s balance of payments (BoP) represents a record of its economic transactions with the rest of the world. From 1950 to 2005, India’s BoP journey was characterized … Read more

16. Critically evaluate India’s trade policy of “Import liberalization for export promotion”. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: India’s trade policy evolution Import liberalization’s impact on exports Benefits and drawbacks of the policy Alternative approaches and policy recommendations Introduction: India’s economic reforms, initiated in 1991, significantly altered its trade policy. A cornerstone of this shift was the adoption of “import liberalization for export promotion,” a strategy aiming to boost exports … Read more

11. Discuss the 74th constituent amendment related to urban local Governments. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 Urban Local Governments (ULGs) Three-tier system of ULGs Devolution of powers and responsibilities State Election Commissions Finance Commission Metropolitan Planning Committees Introduction: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 is a landmark legislation in India that significantly restructured urban governance. Prior to this amendment, urban local … Read more

12. Define Economic development and discuss the impact of social determinants on economic development. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: Definition of economic development. Key social determinants of health. Positive and negative impacts of social determinants on economic development. Examples and case studies. Policy recommendations for inclusive economic development. Introduction: Economic development is a multifaceted process encompassing sustained improvements in a nation’s or region’s standard of living, typically measured by indicators like … Read more

13. Explain the role of Panchayat Raj in changing the traditional power structure in Rural India. [12 Marks]

Points to Remember: Decentralization of power Grassroots democracy Empowerment of marginalized communities Challenges in implementation Impact on traditional power structures (caste, class, gender) Introduction: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 introduced the Panchayati Raj system in India, aiming to decentralize power and empower local communities. This system, comprising village-level Gram Panchayats, intermediate-level Panchayat Samitis, … Read more

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