Research Aptitude Test TISS

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As per your demand here I am providing you Model Question paper of Part II Conceptual & Interpretative Skills of Research Aptitude Test of TISS


Programme A: Habitat Studies

QA1: Decentralisation promotes efficient and effective natural resource governance – Discuss this with respect to any one of the following areas:

a) Water,

b) Forests,

c) Climate change adaptation.


QA2: Emphasising the sustainability of resources without emphasising the need for equity would put the major burden of sustainable development on the poor.

Discuss this in the context of India, with examples drawn from one of the following sectors:

a) Climate change mitigation,

b) Promoting renewable energy,

c) Urban infrastructure (inclusive of water, sanitation, transport, etc).



QA3: Market-based approaches to natural resource management or the management of environmental problems would only reinforce existing socio-economic inequalities. Critically argue whether you agree or disagree with this proposition. You may use examples or illustrations from any one particular sector (e.g water markets, carbon or pollution trading, coastal zone management or protection, solid waste management, etc.)


QA4: What is the relevance of the recent policy announcement about creating 100 new smart cities, to the pressing challenges of urbanisation in India today?


QA5: "Housing can only be discussed meaningfully in the context of urban poverty and livelihoods". Discuss this statement in relation to the policy experiences and challenges related to the urban housing sector.


QA6: Explain why Narmada struggle is an important milestone in India's water resource governance?

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