Madhavi: GS1 answer copy

The questions

1. Q1Theatre art is one of the best-known real-time expressions of art that are both entertaining and purposeful. Illustrate10 marks
2. Q2Highlighting the contributions of Adi Shankaracharya, examine the relevance of his teachings in the present day.10 marks
3. Q3"Britain's conscious and deliberate bleeding of India was the greatest crime in all history". Do you agree with the statement? Give your views.10 marks
4. Q4Did the British impart political unity to the hitherto cultural unity that existed in India? Critically Analyse.10 marks
5. Q5The Weather Forecasting process impacts a multitude of dependent sectors and hence there exists a need to overcome associated challenges in India. Discuss.10 marks
6. Q6What do you understand by the term 'Polar amplification'? Why is it much stronger in the Arctic region than in the Antarctic? Give reasons.10 marks
7. Q7How can the promotion of urban and peri-urban agriculture help achieve urban food security and develop healthy and sustainable cities for all?10 marks
8. Q8How have the cultural aspects of Indian society contributed to strengthening social harmony and order?10 marks
9. Q9Do you think the time is ripe for India to enact a Population law for its regulation? Comment.10 marks
10. Q10Globalization has led to increases in standards of living around the world, but not all of its effects are positive for everyone. Critically analyse the statement in the context of Indian Society.10 marks
11. Q11The bhakti and Sufi poets played an important role in laying the foundation for a reconfiguration of society and religion on more equitable lines. Discuss. 15 Marks, 250 Words15 marks
12. Q12British educational policy, meant to further subjugate Indians, instead catalysed free thoughts and pioneered the Indian independence movement. Elaborate.15 marks
13. Q13Trace the evolution and impact of the Indian revolutionaries' movement on the Indian freedom struggle. Did it fail to achieve its objectives? Argue.15 marks
14. Q14The causes, strategies and consequences of the World Wars remain matters of contemporary concern. Comment15 marks
15. Q15Partition triggered riots, mass casualties, and a colossal wave of migration. Examine the impact of partition on the newly independent India and how it continues to influence people and the state of the Indian subcontinent.15 marks
16. Q16There is a growing magnitude of inequality in availability and access to water in India. Analyse various contributing factors, their multi-dimensional implications and possible solutions for equitable water access.15 marks
17. Q17Traditionally dominated by Rice and Wheat, the cropping pattern in India has seen marked diversification in recent times. Explain the factors responsible for such change and its significance for Indian agriculture.15 marks
18. Q18Explain how climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires across the world. Also, critically examine various measures taken by countries to mitigate its impact.15 marks
19. Q19Briefly outline various reasons for the stigma, discrimination and neglect of People with disabilities (PwDs). Also, suggest measures to fight myths and misconceptions about disability in India.15 marks
20. Q20"Aborting females may have consequences that reverberate beyond the families making the choice". Highlight the recent trend and the legal challenges in preventing sex selection and their consequences in India.15 marks

The answers