AIR 25 · CSE 2020 · GS1 · 53 pages

Vaibhav Rawat: GS1 answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1In many ways, the Spanish civil war was the opening act of WWII. Comment.10 marks
  2. Q2How will you explain the different fates of Buddhism and Jainism despite a slew of similarities in the two religions?10 marks
  3. Q3Non-Cooperation Movement democratized India's freedom struggle but suffered from inherent limitations. Discuss.10 marks
  4. Q4Critically analyse the efficacy of linguistic reorganization of states in addressing the reasons for linguistic divides in post-independent India.10 marks
  5. Q5Briefly discuss the role of plate tectonics theory in explaining the location of volcanoes. Also, explain the multifarious impacts of volcanoes on the surrounding regions.10 marks
  6. Q6Taking further the success of Aspirational Districts Programme, Aspirational Blocks can help achieve the twin objectives of balanced growth and checking stress migration. Comment.10 marks
  7. Q7Describe the critical factors for location of defense industries and suggest measures to overcome the challenges.10 marks
  8. Q8To what extent can Socio-Economic-Caste Census (SECC) address the challenges in achieving equitable resource allocation and targeted welfare?10 marks
  9. Q9Indian society is premised on some common values that give it a composite texture as well as some diverse practices that deepen its heterogeneity. Elucidate.10 marks
  10. Q10What are the factors that influence population growth in the country? In this perspective, examine the relevance and need of raising the minimum marriageable age of women for population development.10 marks
  11. Q11Bring out the reasons behind the tribal unrest in British India. Also, analyze the reasons for their limited success.15 marks
  12. Q12The independence of India was not a result of a forced expulsion of the Empire, as desired by the Quit India Movement; it was rather a confluence of domestic politics and global circumstances. Analyze.15 marks
  13. Q13Explain why Sufism, a liberal reform movement in Islam could deepen its roots in the Indian sub-continent, despite Islam being a foreign religion? Also, bring out the impacts of Sufism on Indian society.15 marks
  14. Q14Enumerate the reasons behind rising intensity and frequency of cyclones in the Arabian Sea in recent years. Giving special reference to NDMA guidelines, recommend measures to check the adverse impacts of cyclones.15 marks
  15. Q15Examine the impacts of climate change on the hydrological cycle and suggest suitable mitigation and adaptation strategies to contain the harmful implications.15 marks
  16. Q16Defining continental shelf, highlight its resource potential and ecological significance.15 marks
  17. Q17Rooted in patriarchal values, gender-based violence, in all its manifestations, is antithetical to societal growth. Explain.15 marks
  18. Q18The caste calculus in the Indian society remains predominant and continues to project its shadow on social, political, and economic domains. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer.15 marks
  19. Q19Discuss various factors contributing to the water woes faced by Indian cities. Also, explain complexities in implementing a comprehensive water management plan.15 marks
  20. Q20Though important elements of group identity, religion and region also run the risk of deepening communal cleavages. Comment.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 182 words written

In many ways, the Spanish civil war was the opening act of WWII. Comment.

Opening · a date or context

WW II occured from 1939 & continued till end of 1944-45. There are large number of factor responsible for the war →

Body · points

→ formation of allied & axis grouping → Over militarisation & nationalism → Racial superiority eg Aryan race, hatred toward jews. → Rise of fascism & nazism in Italy & Germany → No action to check German progress by Britain & other powers.

Despite all these major factors, Spanish civil war is regarded as the opening act of WW II →

  1. Allowed Hitler to attack Spain [sic]

  2. Initial resting of strength.

  3. Protest against government & prevailing order in Spain! - Nazism presenting new global order

  4. No response by Britain & France in initial stages → rising confidence of Hitler

  5. Treaty of [?Non-intervention] between Spain & Britain → If Britain Spain attacked → Britain jump to war

  6. Blitzkrieg - lightning fast conquest by Hitler - Spanish civil war acted as ground

Close · a summary

Started from spanish civil war, WW II spread to whole & then to whole world & led to widespread destruction of man & resources.