APPSC Group-I Mains 2012, Paper V
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- 1Enumerate the policy objectives in the development of Science and Technology in India.10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
- 2What are the important technological missions of India? Add a note on their objectives.10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
- 3Write an essay on National Literacy Mission.10 marks · Science, Technology & Innovation: policies, institutions, achievements
- 4Write an essay on the modem, wireless, and types of networking systems.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 5Discuss briefly the role of IT in rural development in India with a note on effective implementation.10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 6Which are the five major IT city hubs in India? What are the main factors required for the growth of software industry?10 marks · Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- 7What is a Satellite? Explain the different types of Satellites in the Space programme. Add a note on GSAT-5.10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 8Define band width. What are the different band widths used in INSAT series? Mention the significance of thermal band in Agriculture.10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 9What is the resolution of CARTOSAT-2 and for what purpose are its images useful? What is the main difference between CARTOSAT-2 and IKONOS?10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 10How many satellites are tracked at a time for a GPS? Explain how and for what purpose the GPS is used.10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 11Define Telemedicine. Write a note on the different types of telemedicine.10 marks · Indian Space Programme, ISRO, Satellites and DRDO
- 12What are the factors for the increase in the worldwide energy demand? Discuss briefly to mitigate such demands.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 13What is the difference between renewable energy and non-renewable energy? What are the different types of non-conventional energy? Add a note on their resources.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 14What are the new emerging renewable energy technologies?10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 15Write a short note on the recent development taking place in the most popular National Solar Mission.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 16Define nuclear energy. Discuss briefly on the mitigation of nuclear hazards and nuclear waste.10 marks · Energy: needs, resources, policy; Nuclear programme and policy
- 17What is Brundtland Report? Enumerate.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 18Explain various causes for the changes in climate and its effect on both the living and non-living bodies on the Earth.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 19What are the different types of indicators of climatic changes? Write a short note on cryogenic indicators.10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 20What are the effects of climate change on nature, sea level fluctuations, plants and animal migration, changes in insect pests?10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 21What is meant by watershed? How can watershed management be done effectively with modern Information Technology?10 marks · Development vs Environment: natural resources, climate change, EIA, natural disasters
- 22What are the major Air Pollutants? Add a note on their effects.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 23What are the measures to be taken in prevention and control of air pollution?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 24What is meant by Electrostatic precipitator? Explain its working principle.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 25Write a short note on Eutrophication.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 26Differentiate between BOD and COD and discuss their importance.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 27What are the salient benefits of the application of Information Technology in the field of medicine and medical health?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 28What are the salient features of Forest Act of 1980?10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 29Explain briefly on the role and responsibilities of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in achieving its goal.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 30What are the parameters considered to declare as a disaster? List out the various disasters which considered for declaration as national disasters.10 marks · Pollution & solid waste; global issues; environmental legislation; disaster management policy; agricultural revolutions
- 31Write an essay on stem cells research and the significance of cloning in various fields.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 32What are the Principles of Ecology?10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 33Define biodiversity. Discuss briefly on the consumptive use of biodiversity.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 34Discuss briefly various reasons leading to the loss of bio-diversity.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 35In the Project Tiger, what are the administrative measures taken by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 36Differentiate between old and modern Biotechnology. Describe the discovery of Louis Pasteur on fermentation.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 37What is the difference between Penicillin and Insulin? Describe the Industrial production of Penicillin.10 marks · Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: scope, ethics, genetic engineering, biodiversity, fermentation, immuno-diagnosis
- 38What is meant by infection? Explain the terms Acute, chronic, fulminating, localized, generalized, primary and secondary used for infections with examples.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 39Write a short note on Pathogenesis.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 40Differentiate between virus and bacteria. What are the harmful and useful effects caused by both in the humans and animals?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 41What are the different types of sterilization methods adopted for different types of materials?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 42What are antibiotics? Write advantages and disadvantages of antibiotics use.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 43What is hydrophobia? how is it caused? What remedial or precautionary measures are to be taken?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 44Discuss briefly on the morphology and biological characters of measles virus.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 45Define bioinsecticides, What are the different types of bioinsecticides?10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 46Write briefly on the types and uses of biopesticides.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 47Mention briefly the arguments in favour of and against GM crops.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 48What is a transgenic animal? List out the benefits from transgenic animals.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 49What are the organs of immune system? Give a schedule of immunization for newborn children.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 50Enumerate the mechanisms of humoral immunity system and the usefulness of the antibodies.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 51Give an account of the adverse effects of passive immunization.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines
- 52Write a short note on the adverse consequences of vaccination.10 marks · Human diseases; genetic engineering basics; biotechnology in agriculture; vaccines