Heritage, history, geography, society

The economic and strategic significance of mineral wealth of a country cannot be seen in isolation from the associated socio-ecological impacts of their extraction. Discuss in light of the newfound lithium reserves in Northern India.

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Natural ResourcesIndustry

Dravidian temple architecture that came of age during the rule of the Pallavas, could reach its zenith only at the time of the imperial Cholas. Comment.

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ArchitectureAncient India

Enumerating different types of tides highlight their significance. Also, explain how tides are different from waves.

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Oceanography

Examine the reasons behind generation of regional sentiments? Do you agree that regional sentiments and cultural assertiveness may lead to the issue of separatism?

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RegionalismDiversity of India

It was neither her Coal and Iron reserves, nor the inventions of steam engine and cotton mills, but her democracy and rule of law that made Britain the epicentre of Industrial Revolution. Discuss.

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World History

In the contemporary times, the conventional conceptualization of the institution of marriage as well as family is facing evolutionary changes. Do you agree? Justify. To what extent have the state and market played a role in this?

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Salient FeaturesGlobalisation

Explain the mechanism and occurrence of earthquake. With the help of map given below, throw light upon the vulnerability of regions affected by earthquake and earthquake related disasters.

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Geophysical PhenomenaPlate tectonics

What do you understand from land subsidence? Explaining various reasons behind land subsidence, recommend measures to arrest the calamity.

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Geophysical PhenomenaHimalayas

Elucidate the differences between Western and Indian model of secularism. To what extent do you agree with the criticism that Indian model of secularism is susceptible to promoting minority appeasement?

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Secularism

Examining the reasons behind erratic Monsoon, highlight the possible outcomes of the same.

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ClimatologyClimate Change

With special reference to India, elucidate how globalisation-a multifaceted phenomenon-has had positive socio-economic outcomes on one hand and widened the gaps between the haves and have nots on the other?

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GlobalisationPoverty

In its extent, reach, and revolutionary zeal, Civil Disobedience Movement has a unique place in India's freedom struggle. Elucidate.

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Freedom StruggleMahatma Gandhi

Bring out the reasons and consequences of the spurt in child marriages in recent years. What steps can be taken beyond the legal realms to tackle the menace?

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WomenSalient Features

How will you explain that Vaishnavism and Shaivism as followed in medieval India represent both local traditions and universal ideals?

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Art and CultureMedieval India

Discuss the causes for salinity ingress along with its various consequences and potential solutions.

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WaterHuman Geography

Compare and contrast the character of peasant movements in India during the 19th and 20th century.

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Freedom StruggleModern Indian History

Why did Hinduism-which amalgamated and absorbed almost every diverse faith, tradition, belief and practice that arose from within or outside, within its fold- failed to assimilate Islamic cultural beliefs and practices? Give reasons.

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SecularismDiversity of India

Explore and evaluate the impact of new technologies on Indian society.

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GlobalisationSalient Features

The actualization of a seamless urban mass transport is hackled by a slew of factors. Identifying these factors, recommend measures to create a robust paradigm for urban mass transport.

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Urbanization