GS1 · Practice questions
Heritage, history, geography, society
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Development of island territories requires a careful balancing of environmental and tribal concerns with exploitation of economic potential. Elaborating on the threats faced by island territories of India, comment on the recent measures proposed by the government regarding their development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
TribalsClimate Change
The socio-economic and ecological consequences of soil degradation are far-reaching. Discuss. Suggest measures that can be taken to restore soil fertility and arrest soil degradation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
While suburbanisation is a common phenomenon in most urbanising countries, it is occurring at a relatively early stage of India's urban development. Enumerating the reasons behind this development, highlight the challenges it is creating for Indian cities.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Urbanization
War in the Korean Peninsula proved to be disastrous for Korea, a missed opportunity for the United States and a defining moment for China. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
World History
The greatness of the Mughal achievement in the political unification of India was matched by the splendour and beauty of the work of architects, poets, historians, painters and musicians who flourished in the period. Comment.
200 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Art and CultureArchitecture
Explain, in brief, the process of cloud formation. Also, elucidate how clouds can help in weather forecasting.
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ClimatologyWeather Phenomena
Enumerate the measures for the welfare of Unorganised Workers in India. In the context of problems being faced by 'domestic helps', discuss the need for additional measures to safeguard their interests.
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EmploymentPoverty
Imperial rivalries of 18th Century Europe were played out in India as well. Comment in the context of the Carnatic Wars.
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Modern Indian HistoryWorld History
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.
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PersonalitiesMahatma Gandhi
Give a brief account of Earth's heat budget. Also discuss how increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere effects it.
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Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
The Lucknow session of 1916 was a watershed event during the freedom struggle of India due to various reasons. Elucidate.
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Freedom Struggle
Traditionally, India had developed wide-ranging water harvesting techniques in keeping with the local ecological conditions and their water needs. Substantiate with examples.
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Art and CultureArchitecture
Elaborate with examples as to how government policies influence the location of industries. Also, mention the steps taken by the Government of India to stimulate industrial activity in backward regions.
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IndustryHuman Geography
Reforms initiated by the Justice Party became a model for social affirmative action in the country. Comment.
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Modern Indian HistorySocial Empowerment
Give an outline of the major geological events that have shaped the present drainage system of Peninsular India. Also, explain why peninsular rivers are unsuitable for navigation but facilitate hydroelectric power generation.
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GeomorphologyWater
Various geographical and anthropogenic factors have rendered Brahmaputra Valley susceptible to recurrent floods. Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.
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FloodsWater
Highlight the characteristics of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and discuss the challenges faced by them. Also enumerate the measures taken by the government to address these challenges. (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups: PVTGs)
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
The Munich Pact brought neither peace nor stability in relations between European countries, rather it turned out to be an act of appeasement that made war inevitable. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
World History
The manner in which the mentally ill have been treated in India suggests that policy measures alone may not be sufficient to address the challenges faced by them. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Social Empowerment
Apart from the linguistic reorganisation of states, the three language formula was an important part of government policy to address the language question in India. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Post-IndependenceReorganization of States