GS1 · Practice questions
Heritage, history, geography, society
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What do you understand by the western disturbances? What are the impacts of western disturbances on the climate of northern India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Weather PhenomenaClimatology
The economic policies during the post-independent India were undertaken to undo the legacy of the British economic policies. Analyse.
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Post-IndependenceBritish Policies and Their Impact
Why was erstwhile Bombay the main focal point of development for the cotton textile industry in its incipient stage? How has the locational pattern of the industry changed since then?
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IndustryHuman Geography
How do the problems of tribal societies in India differ from region to region? Do you think that the policy of tribal panchsheel has been instrumental in alleviating the problems of Indian tribes?
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TribalsDiversity of India
The first world war was not only a consequence of chain reactions, but also the result of "tragedy of miscalculations". Comment
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World History
In the context of Indian subcontinent, Sanskrit is perhaps the only language that transcended not only academic disciplines but also the barriers of regions and boundaries. Elaborate.
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LiteratureAncient India
Describing the Congress attitude towards the Second World War, discuss the failure of the Cripps Mission and its consequences.
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Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
Contemporary communalism in Indian society is a remnant of colonial policies and a product of present-day politics. Analyze.
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SecularismModern Indian History
While most of the early literary traditions were religious writings in some form or the other, Sangam Literature did not follow the same trend. Discuss.
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LiteratureAncient India
Discuss the cultural impact of India on South East Asia during the ancient period.
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Ancient IndiaArt and Culture
Land degradation is almost always the result of multiple interacting causes. Analyze the given statement with special emphasis on climate change as a causal factor.
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Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Why is the Quit India Movement called spontaneous revolution? Assess the role of Quit India Movement in uniting the Indians against the British rule.
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Freedom StruggleMahatma Gandhi
Despite many like Winston Churchill predicting that post-independence, India would disintegrate and fall back into the Middle Ages, it stands united till date. In this context, bring out the contribution of Sardar Patel towards preventing balkanization and promoting unification of India.
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Post-IndependencePersonalities
Well-designed and implemented social security net can reduce disparity, enhance human productivity and contribute to building a resilient society. In this context, bring out the need for a universal social security system in India.
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PovertySocial Empowerment
Why are the wetlands considered as world's most productive ecosystems and essential regulators of the global climate? Identify the reasons for their disappearance in the present times. Also, mention the steps taken by the government to protect wetlands in India.
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WaterClimate Change
Millets are superfood for the present and future. In this context, mention the advantages of the cultivation of millets as a food crop.
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Natural ResourcesClimate Change
Discuss the factors responsible for fanning communal consciousness during the Indian freedom struggle and state its consequences.
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Freedom StruggleSecularism
How far has the process of globalization aided poverty reduction in India? Critically analyze
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GlobalisationPoverty
'Regionalism in India has arisen either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Comment.
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RegionalismDiversity of India
Giving a brief overview of the three Carnatic Wars, discuss the factors that led to the success of the British against the French in the struggle for control over India.
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Modern Indian HistoryBritish Policies and Their Impact
How far do you agree that sustainable development and rapid urbanization are mutually incompatible? Argue your case with suitable examples.
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UrbanizationPoverty
The magnitude of floods in the Himalayas is controlled by its geology, orography and meteorology. Discuss.
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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.
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WaterNatural Resources
How does the ocean-atmospheric interactions result in climatic variations over earth? Explain.
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ClimatologyOceanography