AIR 11 · CSE 2023 · GS1 · 53 pages

Kush Motwani: GS1 answer copy

20 answers by Kush Motwani, 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. Q16The largest contributors to climate change, cities are also one of the most vulnerable to its adverse effects. Explain. Also analyze the role of cities in achieving carbon neutrality and building climate resilience.15 marks
  17. Q17Account for the shift in location of sugar industry. What has been the economic and ecological consequences of these shifts?15 marks
  18. Q18Population composition, rather than population size, is more critical determinant of development trajectory of a country. Examine. Also discuss the desirability of raising legal age of marriage for women to stabilize population size.15 marks
  19. 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
  20. 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 · 286 words written

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

Opening

Gandhian ideology has had a massive impact on not just polity and democracy, but also society and economy of the nation.

Body

Component of Gandhian ideologyHow it helped secure democracy before formal independence
(I) Seven sins of Gandhiji→ motivated national leaders to be honest, to live simple lives
1. Politics without principle→ After forming provincial Govt in 1937, leaders decided to cut salary to Rs 500/-
2. wealth without work
and so on.
(II) non-violence→ lead to peaceful transition of power
↓
which is foundation of democracy
Component of Gandhian IdeologyHow it helped secure democracy
III"Proximate transfer of power" or "Gram Swaraj"→ Led to creation of panchayats, gram nyayalayas, etc. → Given formal status by 73rd Amendment
IV"Real authority is not acquisition of power by the few, but acquisition of capacity by many to resist authority when abused" - Gandhiji→ Has given citizens courage to combat abuse of power → Eg: during emergency
VHarijan welfare: "my fight against untouchability is my fight against impure in humanity"→ representation of SCs and STs → Article 333, 335, etc. → Article 46, etc.
VITrusteeship→ CSR → private sector working to empower grass roots democracy eg: Tatas, Azim Premji
VII"Cleanliness is more imp than independence"→ success of Swacch Bharat strengthening of democracy

Close

Thus, each aspect of Gandhian ideology has helped secure democracy.