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Heritage, history, geography, society
908 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Explain how Gandhi's non-violent philosophy influenced Martin Luther King Jr.'s methods. Also discuss the contributions and accomplishments of King to ensure civil rights for all people regardless of race in America.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
PersonalitiesMahatma Gandhi
Recent volcanic eruptions in Italy and Hawaii have gained attention towards the phenomenon of volcanism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Geophysical PhenomenaPlate tectonics
Urban heat island effect (UHIE) is a phenomenon which leads to increased temperatures in urban centres, recent heatwaves in Delhi have raised concerns regarding this issue
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
UrbanizationClimate Change
The most remarkable feature of the medieval period of Indian History was the emergence of various schools of thoughts. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Medieval India
Do you agree with the view that Gandhian politics was, in a sense, a continuation of Tilak's politics?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Freedom StruggleMahatma Gandhi
Congress was criticised to be a safety valve but played a seminal role in uprooting the British rule from the country. Explain.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
What are the salient features of the Hoysala temple architecture? Explain its differences with Dravidian temple architecture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
ArchitectureArt and Culture
What is sea surface temperature rise? Explain the hazards associated with rise of sea-surface temperatures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Elucidate the significance of tiger and elephant figures in Indian mythology and architecture
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Art and CultureArchitecture
The magnitude of floods in the Himalayas is controlled by its geology, orography and meteorology. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
HimalayasFloods
Do you think the National River linking project is a panacea to the water crisis in India? Bring out the challenges in making it a success and suggest measures to overcome these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
WaterNatural Resources
The rise and development of the new religious ideas in the 6th B.C. India have brought significant changes to contemporary social life. Do you agree? Justify using examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ancient IndiaArt and Culture
The identity of the Indian National Congress was its firm opposition to imperialism and a progressive plan for social and economic reform. Do you agree?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
Explain the factors that influence temperature distribution of the oceans and discuss its multi-dimensional impacts.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
OceanographyClimatology
How does the ocean-atmospheric interactions result in climatic variations over earth? Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
ClimatologyOceanography
Do you agree that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) contradicts the religious pluralism and cultural diversity of India? Examine critically.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SecularismDiversity of India
Soil management in Northeast India is critical for a viable agriculture economy. In this context, discuss the problems of soils in Northeast India. Suggest some steps that can be taken to counter this problem.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Natural ResourcesTribals
Indian freedom struggle witnessed not only culmination of various ideologies, but also paramount role to mobilize mass after colonial rule.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Freedom StruggleMahatma Gandhi
Provide a brief account of steps taken by India for harnessing solar energy. What are the ecological and human costs associated with India's quest for solar energy expansion?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
Sand is not only critical for economic development but also provides crucial ecosystem services. Elaborate. In this context, discuss the importance of sustainable sand mining in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Natural Resources
European travellers' accounts in the medieval period have played an important role in shaping our understanding of the empires and people of that period in India. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Medieval IndiaArt and Culture
What were the various challenges faced by India at the time of its independence? To what extent has the country succeeded in tackling these challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Post-Independence
Lord Dalhousie through the great drama of annexation laid the foundation of modern India. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Modern Indian HistoryBritish Policies and Their Impact
In light of the recently occured cyclone Biparjoy that stuck the Saurashtra and Kutch region of Gujarat, discuss the features and process of formation of tropical cyclone and the change in the nature of cyclones in the Indian ocean.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
CyclonesClimatology