AIR 267 · CSE 2024 · GS1 · 55 pages

Ankit Agrawal: GS1 answer copy

20 answers by Ankit Agrawal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate.10 marks
  2. Q2The Indian society's impulse for social change and reform was a response to its opposition to colonial rule. Examine.10 marks
  3. Q3What are the factors that led to the Russian revolution and what are the consequences of this revolution? Discuss its influence on the Indian national movement.10 marks
  4. Q4Discuss the various factors responsible for the uneven temperature distribution on Earth's surface.10 marks
  5. Q5The melting of glaciers due to climate change has serious implications for the ecosystem and human society. Discuss the effects of melting glaciers on the environment and the measures that can be taken to address this issue.10 marks
  6. Q6The White Revolution was most successful in the Western part of India. Discuss the factors for this regional success of the White Revolution.10 marks
  7. Q7To what extent does seismic investigation contribute to our understanding of the Earth's interior structure? Analyze its significance in detail.10 marks
  8. Q8The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment.10 marks
  9. Q9The ethnic and cultural diversity in India has always been bound by the thread of unity. Discuss the major factors that have contributed to the cultural unity of India.10 marks
  10. Q10The dichotomy in public and private life in Indian society acts as a major barrier to the annihilation of caste. Justify.10 marks
  11. Q11India was forced into numerous wars post Independence. Highlight the causes and impact of the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships.15 marks
  12. Q12The process of consolidation of Bengal, which started after the Battle of Plassey culminated in the Battle of Buxar. Do you think the Battle of Buxar was more important for the British than Plassey?15 marks
  13. Q13Sanskrit literature in general and particularly in the Guptan age set a high watermark for the literary history of ancient India. Discuss.15 marks
  14. Q14The configuration of the ocean floor provides essential information about the geological processes that have shaped the Earth's surface. Discuss the major features of the ocean floor and their significance in the study of oceanography.15 marks
  15. Q15With the growing demand for rare earth elements, their distribution has become a critical aspect of the global economy. Discuss the distribution of rare earth elements across the world, their uses, and the environmental impact of their extraction.15 marks
  16. Q16Tourism in the hilly states is threatening to exceed the ecological carrying capacity of the region. Analyze the factors contributing to this trend and evaluate the potential Environmental impacts of this phenomenon. What measures can be taken to ensure sustainable tourism in these states?15 marks
  17. Q17The Indian monsoon is a complex phenomenon influenced by various climatic factors. Critically examine the role of oceanic and atmospheric factors in determining the intensity and distribution of monsoon rainfall in India.15 marks
  18. Q18Why do traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental against old customary practices?15 marks
  19. Q19Slums are not 'problems' that have to be 'solved' - but are indeed a result of lopsided and vested urban policies covering infrastructure provision and socio-economic issues. Analyse.15 marks
  20. Q20Communalism gains strength from economic deprivation, and thrives in environments of social exclusion, creating fertile ground for discontent and division. Comment.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 156 words written

The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate.

Opening

Indian philosophy developed during ancient times continues to guide our country in the present times in all aspects be it development, environmental conservation or governance.

Body · points

Diagram
* Indian Philosophy * Jainism & Buddhism * Samakhya * Mimansa * yoga * Charwaka * Purva Mimansa * Vedanta

Contribution of Northern India

  1. Jainism → originated in Magdah empire ↳ Right conduct, right action, right belief, no harm to others, chastity

  2. Buddhism → Lumbini ↳ middle path, golden mean, no desire, etc.

  3. Vedanta → Brahmacharya, idea of soul as god

  4. Charvakha → Materialism, ultimate goal of life is pleasure, no re-birth

  5. Bhakti movement → devotion to god through songs & intense praying ↳ eg. Mirabai, Gurunank, etc.

Contribution of Southern India

  1. Ramanujacharya → Duality, Prakrit & soul

  2. Mimansa → Kanada

  3. Bhakti movement → originated in southern India (Nayanars) ↳ equality, no caste division, etc.

  4. Purva Mimansa → Sage Kapilla

Close · a summary

The philosophy of ancient India acted as bases for development of modern Indian philosophy such as Antyodaya, environmentalism, spirituality & Vasudev Kutumbakam.