GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
. Some of the major cropping systems are: Sequential system Join Our Telegram Channel Multiple crops are grown in a sequence using short duration crops and intense input management. In Maharashtra, a sequence of Rice, Beans and Ground nuts is followed. It is the most common cropping system in India. Mixed cropping It refers to … Read more DMPQ- . Discuss the major crop patterns in India.
A concern about what affect genetically modified material could have on human health. For example, transgenic crops have been suggested to cause allergies in some people, although it is uncertain whether transgenic crops are the source of this reaction. Furthermore the antibiotic resistance genes placed in these crops has been suggested to cause resistance to … Read more DMPQ- Explain the potential disadvantages of Transgenic crops.
. As in the case of UPSC, the Constitution has made the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of a SPSC: Subscribe on YouTube The chairman or a member of a SPSC can be removed from office by the president only in the manner and on the grounds mentioned in … Read more DMPQ- Point out the constitutional provisions inducted to ensure the independent working of state public service commission.
. Nehru died without naming a political heir and dissension and factionalism had become a part of Congress. Major contenders of PM post were Morarji Desai – a honest sound administrator, but unpopular for being self-righteous, inflexible and even right winger; and Lal Bahdur Shastri – a mild, tactful, likeable and personally incorruptible. The succession … Read more DMPQ- . Give a brief description of Lal Bahadur Shastri era.
Amidst all the confusion over war and Congress’ dilemma of joining the war, Muslim League passed a resolution in its 1940 session declaring that ‘Muslims are not a minority, but a separate nation’. This gave rise to ‘Two nation Theory’. It called for the creation of ‘independent states’ for Muslims in British India. The constituent … Read more DMPQ- Discuss how Lahore resolution became founding stone for the success of two nation theory.
. The Committee recommends a total financial investment of Rs 1,00,000 crore over a five year period. Its key recommendations are: Join Our Telegram Channel The Committee notes that the ‘present environment on Indian Railways reveals a grim picture of inadequate performance’ largely due to poor infrastructure and resources, and lack of empowerment at the … Read more DMPQ- . Throw light on the recommendations given by Kakodkar committee for railway safety.
A transgenic crop is a genetically modified organism (GMO). Transgenic indicates that a transfer of genes has occurred using recombinant DNA technology. Generally a transgenic crop contains one or more genes that have been inserted artificially either from an unrelated plant or from different species altogether. Join Our Telegram Channel Plants have been modified for … Read more DMPQ- What are Transgenic crops ? Explain how transgenic crops have the potential to end the food security crisis.
. A State Public Service Commission consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the governor of the state. The Constitution does not specify the strength of the Commission but has left the matter to the discretion of the Governor. Further, no qualifications are prescribed for the commission’s membership except that one-half of the … Read more DMPQ- . Briefly describe the composition of state public service commission and also mention the process of removal of it’s members.
Almost after Indira Gandhi’s swearing in as PM after 1971 elections, Bangladesh Crisis broke out. It was a direct challenge to the Two Nations Theory itself that people of one religion form one nation. Political and economic elites of West Pakistan had dominated the scene and people of East Pakistan had no mechanism to air … Read more DMPQ- Explain government of India’s role in the liberation of Bangladesh.
Gandhi had retired from Congress in 1934 and Congress under Jawahar’s leadership has acquired a taste of socialism and radicalism. Subhas was chosen unanimously in February 1938 session of Congress at Haripura to built upon that trend. In that session under the leadership of Bose, Congress passed a resolution to opposition to the impending imperialistic … Read more DMPQ- Explain how Tripuri congress session led to the foundation of Forward block.