A topper · CSE 2024 · GS1 · 52 pages

Shivansh Subhash Jagade: GS1 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India's history? Explain with suitable examples.10 marks
  2. Q2Analyse the significance of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India's freedom struggle, considering its extent, reach, and revolutionary zeal.10 marks
  3. Q3How did the British education policy in colonial India fuel the rise of Indian nationalism instead of achieving its intended purpose of perpetuating Indian subjugation?10 marks
  4. Q4The Arab-Israeli conflict should be understood as a product of both internal dynamics and the outcome of manipulative strategies employed by imperial powers. Comment.10 marks
  5. Q5The eastern coast and the western coast of India differ considerably in their geographical characteristics. Explain.10 marks
  6. Q6Enumerate the factors behind the proliferation of the IT industry in India. Also, Explain the reasons behind the skewed concentration of the IT industry within the country.10 marks
  7. Q7The Aspirational Blocks Programme, built upon the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, can help in achieving the twin objectives of enabling balanced growth and checking stressed migration. Comment.10 marks
  8. Q8Even after seven decades of independence, the colonial mindset continues to cast its shadow on Indian society. Examine.10 marks
  9. Q9Digital technologies can play a significant role in bridging the gender gap in India; however, it is mired in its own set of challenges. Discuss.10 marks
  10. Q10How will you explain that the values of tolerance and inclusiveness which were deeply embedded in ancient Indian society continue to persist and flourish in the present times?10 marks
  11. Q11Dravidian temple architecture can be seen as a continuum that, though strengthened during the period of the Pallavas, reached its pinnacle during the reign of the Cholas. Discuss15 marks
  12. Q12Examine the causes that led to tribal unrest during British rule in India. Analyse the reasons for their limited success.15 marks
  13. Q13While the Emergency of 1975 was touted as seminal for national security and unity by some, the critics paint it as the darkest phase of Post Independent India. Discuss. What insights and lessons did emergency provide for the country?15 marks
  14. Q14Mangroves play a significant role in coastal ecology and economy. Examine. Also, elaborate the reasons behind the accelerated destruction of the mangrove habitat.15 marks
  15. Q15Write an explanatory note on the global distribution of earthquakes with the help of the map given below. Also, throw light on the various consequences associated with earthquakes.15 marks
  16. Q16Although poor air quality is a perennial problem, it gets intensified during the winter months in Delhi-NCR. Explain. Evaluate the efficacy of existing measures to control air pollution.15 marks
  17. Q17Enumerate the major reasons that make the Indian economy heavily reliant on coal. Explain why phasing out coal from our energy basket is difficult.15 marks
  18. Q18In what ways are the institutions of marriage and family undergoing changes in contemporary times? Elucidate the role of the state and the market in facilitating these changes.15 marks
  19. Q19How do unplanned urbanization and unabated rural-urban migration contribute to the multiple woes faced by Indian metropolises?15 marks
  20. Q20The forces of globalization have an indelible influence on the traditional cultural values of Indian society. Elaborate. Also, discuss the impact of globalization on diversity and disparity in the country.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 218 words written

How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India's history? Explain with suitable examples.

Opening · a definition

Numismatics is the 'Study of coins'. It began in India by the development of Numismatics Society of India in 1910 in Allahabad. Numismatics greatly helped to understand chronology as well as social, political & cultural practices in history.

Body · points

Role in unravelling history

  1. Tells us the development of metallurgy of that times:- Ashokan time silver-punch coins used but later Greeks heavily developed Gold coins, leads to result that development of level of metallurgy during diff times (eg Satvahannas used Copper, few Gupta coins were lead, potin, etc

  2. Lineage & Chronology of Events

→ Indo-Greeks started tradition of inscribing Name of Kings & their face on coins & also their time (eg coins of Demetrius-I, Chandragupta, etc) → Gupta period was especially deciphered mainly by coins issued by kings 3) How Kings looked? → Also few Kings minted their faces on coins, which gave us clue of how they looked 4) Important events in their rule → Vikram Samvant & Saka samvant coins by Chandragupta I of Gupta. → Marraige of Chandragupta, Veendvandana, defeat of Huns by Sakraditya, All these things have mentioned on coins 5) Patronage to Religions → Many religions have also been made on coins (eg Trident on Kushana coins

Close · a summary

Thus, Numismatics as they cannot be exagerated like texts gives us accurate information about history