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Shubham Kumar: GS1 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Dadabhai Naoroji left an indelible imprint on the national movement. Explain.10 marks
  2. Q2The Quit India movement marked a new direction in the struggle against the British colonial rule in India. Analyse.10 marks
  3. Q3The end of World War II marked the birth of a new international order. Examine.10 marks
  4. Q4The Simla Agreement (1972) and Lahore Declaration (1999) are two key milestones in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss.10 marks
  5. Q5Social security should not only involve economic empowerment but also social empowerment. Discuss in the context of India.10 marks
  6. Q6Explain with examples how globalisation is manifested in both local in the global and the global in the local.10 marks
  7. Q7In light of persistence of various forms of violence against women in India, discuss the ways in which the issue can be addressed effectively.10 marks
  8. Q8What is an urban forest? Highlight its benefits and steps taken by the government to promote urban forestry in India.10 marks
  9. Q9How has globalization impacted the location of the IT industry?10 marks
  10. Q10How can eco-tourism be used to sustainably harness the potential of tourism industry in India? Discuss the challenges and steps taken by the government in this context.10 marks
  11. Q11The advent of Buddhism and Jainism was instrumental in the development of architecture in ancient India. Discuss.15 marks
  12. Q12The reactionary policies of Lord Lytton and the liberal policies of his successor Lord Rippon acted as catalyst in the formation of the Indian National Congress. Discuss.15 marks
  13. Q13Gandhiji changed his methods of struggle against the British from time-to-time to suit the varied circumstances and problems that needed to be tackled. Analyse.15 marks
  14. Q14Bring out the relationship between the industrial revolution and the advent of imperialism in different parts of the world.15 marks
  15. Q15The caste system in India has continued to persist by adapting itself to a variety of changing socio-economic and political conditions in the past few decades. Discuss.15 marks
  16. Q16It is argued by some that regionalism is a threat to national integrity while others consider it as a highly impactful tool in facilitating political participation. Discuss.15 marks
  17. Q17Natural gas has become an important primary energy source and its consumption is projected to increase further. Identify various usages of natural gas and give a brief account of its distribution globally.15 marks
  18. Q18Describe the process of rift valley formation, with special emphasis on the Great Rift Valley System.15 marks
  19. Q19India's water resources have witnessed rapid depletion due to a mix of economic, geographic, and political factors. Explain and discuss its implications.15 marks
  20. Q20How are plateaus formed? Also, briefly discuss the features of the Deccan plateau and its economic significance.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 160 words written

Dadabhai Naoroji left an indelible imprint on the national movement. Explain.

Opening

Dadabhai Naoroji also known as Grand old man of India left a distinct mark in modern Indian history.

His contributions :-

Body · points

(1) Exposed the British rule wrote → about Economic Drain

Theory → Unbritish rule in India

How British is depriving India through economic drain.

(2) Presided over congress Meetings

In early years of congress formation, played a crucial role in its functioning.

(3) Formed The East India Association in 1866 Influenced public men in England for Indian welfare 1st nationalist association in England.

(4) Moderate Phase of Congress → He led Congress from 1885 - 1905 phase. Fought British → (i) letters & petition (ii) writings & articles in newspapers (iii) Put concerted demands which led to acceptance of few demands in Indian Council Act of 1892

(5) In 1906 → pacified extremist within congress and came up with resolution declaring goal of congress was "self-government or Swaraj"

Close

Thus he helped / acted as unifying force among freedom fighters.