ESSAY (Compulsory)

Time Allowed: Three Hours                                    Maximum Marks: 250

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions.

The ESSAY must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one.

Word limit, as specified, should be adhered to.

Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.

Write TWO essays, choosing ONE from each of the sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each

Section A

1.     “Nothing is more important than the assurance of security’’

2.     Social change -Education should be the first step

3.     Food security for sustainable national development

4.     Modern Technological Education and human values

Section B

1.     New world order and India's democratic credentials

2.     The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree?

3.     Damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Discuss.

4.     Sports: Just a part of the game or a business?