A topper · CSE 2024 · GS1 · 56 pages

Surbhi Pathak: GS1 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1How does tribal art provide valuable insights into the cultural perspectives and values of Indian tribal communities?10 marks
  2. Q2Compare and contrast the approach of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru towards the Indian freedom struggle.10 marks
  3. Q3What are the key factors that accelerated decolonization post-World War II?10 marks
  4. Q4How does human encroachment impact water bodies in urban areas?10 marks
  5. Q5How do physical geographical features influence the development and operation of transportation systems?10 marks
  6. Q6How are ocean trenches formed? Describe the significant characteristics of these oceanic relief formations.10 marks
  7. Q7Identify the reasons behind increasing number of extreme rainfall events throughout India in recent times. Assess their socio-economic impact.10 marks
  8. Q8India is expected to have the largest working-age population in the world by 2030 and it cannot afford low participation of women in the workforce anymore. Discuss.10 marks
  9. Q9Do you agree that there has been a progressive secularization of caste in India? Support your view with relevant examples.10 marks
  10. Q10Why is inequality increasing in India despite the fall in overall poverty?10 marks
  11. Q11How did the competitive and hostile dynamic between Brahminism and Buddhism over funding, followers, and ideology mark the decline of Buddhism?15 marks
  12. Q12European travellers' accounts in the medieval period have played an important role in shaping our understanding of the empires and people of that period in India. Comment.15 marks
  13. Q13The British victory in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 not just changed the course of Indian history but also that of the world. Discuss.15 marks
  14. Q14Why was it more difficult to rehabilitate refugees in West Bengal as compared to Punjab after partition?15 marks
  15. Q15Discuss the economic and social costs associated with the transition from coal to green energy in India.15 marks
  16. Q16Explain the process of formation of volcanic calderas. How do they contribute to the scenic beauty of the region?15 marks
  17. Q17What are the reasons behind the increased frequency and intensity of heat waves globally? How will it impact global food security?15 marks
  18. Q18Identifying the characteristics of the grassland biome, mention the threats posed to Banni grasslands in India.15 marks
  19. Q19India's approach to secularism does not merely challenge inter-religious domination but intra-religious domination as well. Discuss.15 marks
  20. Q20Do you agree with the view that Indian cities are turning into landscapes of stark inequality and social exclusion? What steps can be taken to make urban areas more egalitarian in India?15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 174 words written

How does tribal art provide valuable insights into the cultural perspectives and values of Indian tribal communities?

Opening

Indian society is full of representation of art & tribal paintings showcasing a vast tapestry of cultural heritage.

Tribal art → insights into cultural practies

Body · points

  1. Celebration of way of life and

[cultural assimilation]

e.g. Warli art showing daily chores and human connect 🚶—🚶—🚶

  1. [Universal humanism] and deeply religious connect with nature

e.g. use of natural colors like ochre, gero

  1. [cohabitation with animals, birds & nature in general]

e.g. Bhimbetka painting depict elephant, deer hunting.

  1. community festival celebration eg Lakhudiyar cave painting depict society celebrating festival

Tribal art → values of tribal community

  1. value of [love and compassion] to human beings and nature eg Dokra art → celebrating children

  2. [syncretic & symbiotic relation] with people and animals

  3. presence of [karma] → focus on [good deeds] eg Kalighat painting depict Yamraj or god of death

Close · a way forward

Tribal art should be preserved and protected to serve as a beacon of India's soft power. Ek Bharat Sresht Bharat can be expended to teach our children about tribal art values in schools.