AIR 273 · CSE 2025 · GS1 · 52 pages

Saloni Vats: GS1 answer copy

20 answers by Saloni Vats, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate.
  2. Q2The Indian society's impulse for social change and reform was a response to its opposition to colonial rule. Examine.
  3. Q3What are the factors that led to Russian Revolution and What are the consequences of this revolution? Discuss its influence on the Indian National movement.
  4. Q4Describe various factors responsible for uneven temperature distribution of earth's surface.
  5. Q5The melting of glaciers due to Climate Change has serious implications for ecosystem and human society. Discuss the effects of melting glaciers on the environment and the measures that can be taken to address this issue.
  6. Q6The White Revolution was most successful in the Western Part of India. Discuss factors for this regional success of the White Revolution.
  7. Q7To what extent does seismic investigation contribute to our understanding of the earth's interior structure? Analyse its significance in detail.
  8. Q8The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment.
  9. Q9The ethnic and cultural diversity in India has always been bound by the thread of unity. Discuss the major factors that have contributed to the cultural unity of India.
  10. Q10The dichotomy in public and private life in Indian society acts as a major barrier to the annihilation of caste. Justify.
  11. Q11India was forced into numerous wars post-independence. Highlight causes & impact of Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships.
  12. Q12The process of consolidation of Bengal, which started after Battle of Plassey culminated in the Battle of Buxar. Do you think Battle of Buxar was more important for the British than Plassey?
  13. Q13Sanskrit literature in general and particularly in the Gupta age set a high watermark for the literary history of ancient India. Discuss.
  14. Q14The configuration of ocean floor provides essential information about geological processes that have shaped earth's surface. Discuss major features of ocean floor and their significance in the study of Oceanography.
  15. Q15With growing demand for rare earth elements, their distribution has become a critical aspect of global economy. Discuss distribution of Rare Earth Elements across the world, their uses, and environmental impact of their extraction.
  16. Q16Tourism in hilly states is threatening to exceed the ecological carrying capacity of the region. Analyze the factors contributing to this trend and evaluate potential Environmental impacts of this phenomenon. What measures can be taken for sustainable Tourism?
  17. Q17Indian Monsoon is a complex phenomenon influenced by various climatic factors. Critically examine role of Oceanic and Atmospheric factors in determining intensity and distribution of monsoon rainfall in India.
  18. Q18Why do traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental against old customary practices?
  19. Q19Slums are not 'problems' that have to be 'solved' - but are indeed a result of lopsided and vested urban policies covering infrastructure provision and socio-economic issues. Analyse.
  20. Q20Communalism gains strength from economic deprivation, and thrives in environments of social exclusion, creating fertile ground for discontent and division. Comment.

The answers

Question 1 · 176 words written

The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate.

Opening · a definition

Indian Philosophical Thought is based on values like equality, Tolerance, Religious beliefs and rationality. It is influenced by Philosophers, patronisers and people of both Southand North India.

Body · points

Contribution of Northern India to Philosophy

(1) Buddhist and other Schools: Sankhya, Nyaya, Yoga (6th century BCE) as thoughts were propagated in North by philosophers like Gautama, Patanjali, respectively.

(2) Advaita Philosophy → Shankacharya, through Math at Badrinath promoted.

(3) Guru Nanak Devis preachings in North India.

(4) Charvaka philosophy also popular and various thoughts contributed.

Contribution of South India to Philosophy

(1) Works of Nayanars and Alwars : Through Thevaram and Divyaprabhandam, the two tents

(2) Philosophers like Basavanna also contributed.

(3) Adishankara, through his 'math' at Shingeri promoted Advaita

(4) Jain principles in Karnataka were promoted by Tirthankaras.

Close · a summary

Not only South and North, but other parts of India also contributed

Ex: Western India: Namdev, Tukaram, Eknath

North-Eastern: Shankardeva (Sattriya)

Indian Philosophy is a manifestation of DIVERSITY in Indian Culture. To cherish the ideals of the Philosophical structure, one can understand the spirit and basic tenets behind it.