Paper III: Contemporary Issues - Model Questions by PSC

[Section (A) - 10 Marks X 3 Questions = 30 Marks]

1. Mention the positive and negative effects of conflict in social and cultural transformation.  
2. "Corruption is the great enemy of social justice and equality". Clearly present your view in this regard.  
3. Clearly spell out the concept of "food sovereignty", and also mention the major hindrances of the healthy and convenient supply of food materials in developing countries.  
   

[Section (B) - 10 Marks X 2 Questions = 20 Marks]

4. Discuss the role of the co-operative sector in the economic development of developing nations.
5. Clearly present the interrelationship between poverty and unemployment and suggest the effective measures for minimizing both of them.  

[Section (C) - 10 Marks X 3 Questions = 30 Marks]

6. Write down the human development indicators and also justify that human is both the means and ends of the social- economic development.  
7. Briefly discuss the fundamental elements of peace and conflict sensitive development.  
8. Identifying the main characteristics of community based development, justify the rationale of such kind of development in rural development.  

[Section (D) - 10 Marks X 2 Questions = 20 Marks]

9. Identify the major factors responsible for environmental degradation and also mention the effective measures for their control.  
10. Mention the meaning of disaster management. In your opinion, what factors should be taken in consideration to make disaster management effective?