Mock Test For PPSC (Mains): GS- IV

Q.1. Punjab is paying heavily for the success of Green Revolution in India. Critically analyze the given statement. Also elaborate some of the recent efforts of governments in this regard to mitigate its bad impacts.

15 Marks (200 words)

Q. 2. Cropping pattern of Punjab is considered responsible for the increase of cancer incident. Why? Do you think agriculture is the sole cause?

15 Marks (200 words)

Q.3. What are the causes of Ground water depletion in North West India? Discuss its consequences and also suggest measures to recharge ground water.

15 Marks (200 words)

Q.4. Punjab is being blamed for the smog of NCR during winter. Why so? Why stubble burning has become common practice in Punjab?

15 Marks (200 words)

Q.5. What are the main themes of Nuclear Doctrine of India? Do you think it needs to be revisited in the present world volatile condition?

15 Marks (200 words)

Q.6. 20 Marks (100 words X2)

a. What are the advantages of Small Modular Reactors? Why it has great opportunity in India?

b. Discus the applications of drones in agriculture and rural India.

Q.7. Write short notes : 20 Marks (50 words X4)

a. Tobacco Streak Virus

b. NISAR

c. Space Maitri Mission

d. Samudrayan Project

Q.8. 20 Marks (100 words X2)

a. What do you mean by coal gasification? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

b. What is Genome India Project? What are its significance?

Q.9. Write short notes : 20 Marks (50 words X4)

a. Rare Earth Permanent Magnet

b. Quantum Computer verses Super Computer

c. Advantages of Green Ammonia

d. Fentanyl

Q.10. Flourine contamination of groundwater has increased in India. What are its sources? Also elaborate its seasonal and regional variations in India. 15 Marks (200 words)

Q.11. How India’s NavIC is different from USA’s GPS? Discuss the specific features of NVS-02.

Q.12. Discuss the significance of critical minerals in the frontline technology. Elaborate government of India’s effort in this direction. 15 Marks (200 words)

Q.13. Discuss the application of biotechnology and drones in the agricultural operations in India.

15 Marks (200 words)