AIR 32 · CSE 2023 · GS1 · 52 pages

Arjun Gupta: GS1 answer copy

18 answers by Arjun Gupta, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Gandhian ideology secured democracy in the country even before it was formally established. Comment.10 marks
  2. Q2British response to the revolt of 1857 did more than merely restoring colonial control, it prolonged the longevity of the British imperialism in India. Examine.10 marks
  3. Q3The reasons for World War I lay in Bismarck's system of alliances. Critically analyze.10 marks
  4. Q4Why are hilly regions more vulnerable to cloudbursts? Describe their impact and suggest suitable strategy for mitigating their adverse effects.10 marks
  5. Q5Explain the phenomenon of marine heat waves and their multi-dimensional impacts.10 marks
  6. Q6Describe the main pillars of India's Arctic Policy. Why is arctic region gaining greater geopolitical significance in the present context?10 marks
  7. Q7Covid-19 pandemic has brought fundamental changes in the labour market and nature of jobs. Enumerate these changes and discuss their social consequences.10 marks
  8. Q8It is not the diversity, but threat to diversity that imperils the unity of the country. Comment.10 marks
  9. Q9Urbanization 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
  10. Q10No vulnerability is without an underlying social cause and child labour is no exception. Analyze.10 marks
  11. Q11Indian 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
  12. Q12From paper partition to delayed decolonization, African colonial experience was different from rest of the world. Discuss.15 marks
  13. Q13Compare the peasant and tribal movements in pre-independence India. How far would it be correct to classify peasant and tribal movements as a part of national freedom struggle? Justify with suitable examples.15 marks
  14. Q14How is general pattern of ocean surface current circulation related to global atmospheric circulation patterns? Also discuss the influence of these circulations on climate and human activities.15 marks
  15. Q15Describe the ecosystem services provided by the mangrove forests. Examine the causes of depletion of mangrove forests and suggest measures for their protection.15 marks
  16. Q17Account for the shift in location of sugar industry. What has been the economic and ecological consequences of these shifts?15 marks
  17. Q19How has globalization impacted traditional cultural values in the society? Do you agree that globalization has reduced diversity and increased disparity in the country? Justify.15 marks
  18. Q20While equal rights have been granted to both men and women to participate in economic activities, economic empowerment of women has been slow in coming due to various social barriers. Examine the statement based on your understanding of economic empowerment.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 190 words written

Gandhian ideology secured democracy in the country even before it was formally established. Comment.

Opening

The advent of Gandhi into Indian Freedom struggle lead to the incorporation of new ideas that has something for everyone leading to democratization of freedom struggle.

Body

  • Ideology of Gandhi :

(1) Sarvodaya : was based on provision of services to the last man in the last line.

(2) Gender equality → by promoting women leaders (eg Sarojini Naidu, Aruna Asaf Ali)

invoking sisterhood through stories of Sita & Damyanti.

(3) Social equality → by running campaigns like Harijan Yatra to call for abolition of untouch-

ability leading to Art 17.

(4) Recognizing the role of tribals in freedom struggle by honouring Alluri Sitaram Raju - (Rampa Revolt of 1922).

(5) Secularism by forging Hindu-Muslim unity as depicted in Non-Cooperation Movement.

Although, the democracy was eventually established in India but it faces challenge of -

(1) Social disharmony finding its roots in colonial era which could not be completely corrected.

(2) Partition of 1947 was big blow to Gandhian idea of India

(3) Issues of manual scavenging & women violence continue to haunt us today.

Close

To completely realize Gandhian dream, there is need to subscribe to Gandhian way of life.