AIR 442 · CSE 2023 · GS1 · 49 pages

Priyanshu Agrawal: GS1 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Numismatic evidence highlights on rich Indian tapestry of history by not only aesthetic role but also grandeur to understand societal construct of past.
  2. Q2S.C. Bose stated: "Women were the key contributor in India's freedom struggle, as they not only shown courage and dedication, but also sacrifice for Indian independence"
  3. Q3Non-alignment as an ideology: Discuss its relevance in the context of Indian foreign policy and international relations. 4- Define Volcanism and discuss its major volcanic regions and tectonic settings.
  4. Q5Eastern Ghats of India account for vivid geo-ecological distinctiveness due to lustrous topography and presence of drainage system.
  5. Q6Recently United Nations declared 2023 as International year of millets to raise awareness and bring shift towards diversifying food plates.
  6. Q7IPCC recent report highlighted that Arctic ocean as 'tipping point', which may become ice-less by 2040 due global warming. Discuss its potential consequences.
  7. Q10In the era of conspicuous consumption, the shifting focus on social status and lifestyle has brought enormous changes in urban habits. Discuss.
  8. Q11In the tapestry of Indian art and architecture, Vijaynagar kingdom (14-17th Century), provides exemplification of unparalleled craftsmanship and secular themes on Indo-Islamic fusion.
  9. Q12The ancient Universities found across Bihar region were key source of institutional education under the patronage of Pala and Gupta rulers. Difference of these universities with modern day.
  10. Q13Indian freedom struggle witnessed not only culmination of various ideologies, but also paramount role to mobilize mass after colonial rule.
  11. Q15The Indian Ocean is a key determinant of the Indian monsoon and provides numerous strategic advantages. Elaborate.
  12. Q19Globalization and its impact on migration patterns. 20. According to NCRB reports, year-on-year increase of gender-based violence is above 20%, highlighting structural laxity in gender tolerance. Discuss the manifestation of patriarchy and modernization in law as a solution.

The answers

Question 1 · 22 words written

Numismatic evidence highlights on rich Indian tapestry of history by not only aesthetic role but also grandeur to understand societal construct of past.

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- Political - Study of key rulers like Kanishka - System of law and order by the oath on it like Gupta coins - Mention about royal valor or contribution like Samudragupta promoting music - The evaluation of dominance based on fineness and material like silver tanka used by Gupta - The mention of linkage to foreign trade like Kushana coins with Greeko-Roman rulers - The idea of key kingdom like Satvahana coins on dominance in Deccan
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- Economic - Acts as standard means for trade and commerce like Gupta coinage - Idea of key material and economic wellness like gold dinnar by Kushanas - The mention of system of transaction based on associated value equivalent to coins - The knowledge of economic guilds prevailing like Mauryan era

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Thus numismatic evidence helps us to construct knowledge on our glorious past and also inspire modern day coinage designs.