GS1 · Practice questions
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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'Although there were many differences between the Gandhara and Mathura art, they considerably influenced the Amravati school of art.' Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Art and CultureAncient India
Ocean currents moderates the thermal extremities along the coastal regions. Discuss the statement with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Oceanography
Account for the shift in location of sugar industry. What has been the economic and ecological consequences of these shifts?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
IndustryNatural Resources
The caste calculus in the Indian society remains predominant and continues to project its shadow on social, political, and economic domains. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
CasteSalient Features
While the Emergency of 1975 was touted as seminal for national security and unity by some, the critics paint it as the darkest phase of Post Independent India. Discuss. What insights and lessons did emergency provide for the country?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Post-Independence
Globalisation expanded the market opportunities for goods and services beyond domestic territories. Discuss the effects of globalisation on the Indian craft industry with examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
GlobalisationArt and Culture
Urbanization is a complex process that reflects transformation not only in 'where people live' and 'what they do', but also in 'how they live'. In light of this statement, analyze the impact of urbanization on the Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
UrbanizationSalient Features
What are the challenges in tribal health care system in India? How should healthcare delivery and human resources be organized in tribal health?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
TribalsPoverty
The third decade of the 20th century witnessed the emergence of new forces and ideological currents that influenced the character of the Indian national movement. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Freedom StruggleModern Indian History
Describe the ecosystem services provided by the mangrove forests. Examine the causes of depletion of mangrove forests and suggest measures for their protection.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
How did the British education policy in colonial India fuel the rise of Indian nationalism instead of achieving its intended purpose of perpetuating Indian subjugation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Modern Indian HistoryBritish Policies and Their Impact
Globalization has facilitated the influx of global brands and multinational corporations into the Indian market, significantly altering the consumer behaviour. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
GlobalisationSalient Features
Enumerate the factors behind the proliferation of the IT industry in India. Also, Explain the reasons behind the skewed concentration of the IT industry within the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
IndustryHuman Geography
Why is Antarctic becoming an area of renewed human interest? Examine the significance of Antarctic bill, 2022 in protecting India's interest in the region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
Rise of communalism in secular India threatens the social fabric and public order. Discuss the measures to contain the spread of communalism.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Secularism
What characteristics of the monsoon climate play a crucial role in sustaining agriculture in Monsoon Asia?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
ClimatologyHuman Geography
What are the suitable conditions for the formation of a tropical cyclone? Also, bring out differences between a tropical and an extra-tropical cyclone.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
CyclonesClimatology
Urbanization is posing a threat to the existing urban infrastructure. Discuss the developmental issues it poses and its impact on urban communities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
UrbanizationPoverty
Gender based violence in India has not declined despite taking various measures. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
WomenSalient Features
Indian sculptures are not just an expression of religious traditions but also a reflection of technical brilliance and aesthetic sensibilities of their time. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Art and CultureAncient India
Competing demand for land as a resource limits the development of mega solar parks in India.' In the light of the statement, evaluate the potential of rooftop solar power in meeting renewable energy targets for India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Natural ResourcesIndustry
Is globalisation leading to the erosion of local languages and traditional culture in India? Justify your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
GlobalisationSalient Features
"Migration is a vital livelihood strategy for rural households in developing countries like India." Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
UrbanizationPopulation
Do you agree that non-alignment adopted after independence formed the bed-rock of Indian Foreign policy. Substantiate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Post-Independence