AIR 98 · CSE 2023 · GS1 · 51 pages

Muskan Srivastava: GS1 answer copy

15 answers by Muskan Srivastava, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Q.1
  2. Q2Q.2
  3. Q3Q.3 & Q.4
  4. Q5Discuss the physical and ecological significance of the Eastern Ghats.
  5. Q6Millets are known as 'Shree Anna' and have received major impetus by the Govt. of India. Discuss their ecological and nutritional significance.
  6. Q7Q.7
  7. Q8Q 8
  8. Q9Q.9
  9. Q10With the agent of change in the form of urbanisation, privatisation and globalization, the consumption pattern of Indian cities have undergone a shift. Discuss.
  10. Q11Discuss the salient features of the architecture of the Vijayanagara Empire.
  11. Q12India was known for the centre of the higher education due to centers like Nalanda & Taxashila. Comparison & contrast: 2. Lessons modern universities can learn from them. The Revolutionary movement and Gandhian movement both played significant role in India's freedom struggle. Discuss ideological differences and similarities. Himalayas are known as the 3rd pole of India due to widespread presence of glaciers. Discuss various landforms formed by them and also describe their features impacting local ecosystem and human activities.
  12. Q15Q.15
  13. Q16What is meant by the Urban Heat Island effect? Examine the factors responsible for it and the existing mitigation strategies to address it.
  14. Q1717
  15. Q19Discuss the impact of globalization on migration pattern in India and highlight its economic and social implications.

The answers

Question 1 · 140 words written

Q.1

Opening · a definition

Numismatic evidence refers to the usage and study of 'coins' by the historical entities.

Understanding political & Economic History of Ancient India:

Body · points

  1. level of monetization of the area & time

  • Eg Kushanas → large no. of coins

  • ↑ monetization ↓ lower level of barter system

  1. Study of Dynasty timeline
  • Eg Satrahanas copper coins → contained images of the king
  1. Area under occupation
  • Eg Gupta coins found till the extent of Afghanistan
  1. Development of metallurgical studies → through material of coins
  • Eg Kushanas highest quality of Gold coins
  1. Images on coins → religious & political status of the time
  • Eg Gupta coins → presence of "Garuda"
Diagram
"Garuda" - Vishnu worship - Official emblem of the empire

Close · a summary

Thus study of numismatic has helped in decoding the history of India and dating back to 2000 years understanding the Indians of that time.