sid-th26/mains_question · Datasets at Hugging Face

Bureaucracy and Democracy are compatible to each other and both are necessary for the development of the country. Analyse (200 words)

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##Question:Bureaucracy and Democracy are compatible to each other and both are necessary for the development of the country. Analyse (200 words)##Answer:,

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Rivers show a clear change in the nature of landforms formed by them from the youthful to the mature stages. Discuss [200 words]

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##Question:Rivers show a clear change in the nature of landforms formed by them from the youthful to the mature stages. Discuss [200 words]##Answer:,

22,570

Write short notes on [150 words/10 Marks) Soil Creep Biological Weathering

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##Question:Write short notes on [150 words/10 Marks) Soil Creep Biological Weathering ##Answer:,

22,571

What is weathering? Differentiate between Chemical and Physical weathering.(150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:What is weathering? Differentiate between Chemical and Physical weathering.(150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:,

22,572

What is meant by double circulation? What is its significance?

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##Question:What is meant by double circulation? What is its significance?##Answer:,

22,573

write a short note on ErythroblastosisFetalis

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##Question:write a short note on ErythroblastosisFetalis##Answer:,

22,574

Write short notes on the following: (a) Hypertension (b) Coronary Artery Disease (c) Angina (d) Heart Failure

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: (a) Hypertension (b) Coronary Artery Disease (c) Angina (d) Heart Failure##Answer:,

22,575

What to do you understand by digestive glands? Briefly discuss about phases of digestive system in human beings.

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##Question:What to do you understand by digestive glands? Briefly discuss about phases of digestive system in human beings.##Answer:,

22,576

Write short notes on the following: (a) Hypertension (b) Respiratory system (c) Large intestine (d) Heart Failure

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: (a) Hypertension (b) Respiratory system (c) Large intestine (d) Heart Failure##Answer:,

22,577

सौर विकिरण के वितरण को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों को समझाइये | शब्द सीमा – 200 शब्द

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##Question:सौर विकिरण के वितरण को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों को समझाइये | शब्द सीमा – 200 शब्द##Answer:,

22,578

Communalism was inherent in the nature of a colonial state where the British rulers made blatant use of the divide and rule policy to ensure its own survival. In this context, comment on the causes for emergence of communalism in India during the British. (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Communalism was inherent in the nature of a colonial state where the British rulers made blatant use of the divide and rule policy to ensure its own survival. In this context, comment on the causes for emergence of communalism in India during the British. (200 words|10 marks)##Answer:,

22,579

In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India? (150 words | 10 marks)

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##Question:In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India? (150 words | 10 marks)##Answer:,

22,580

To what extent justice has been done to the provisions and goals of Part IV of our constitution? [200 words]

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##Question:To what extent justice has been done to the provisions and goals of Part IV of our constitution? [200 words]##Answer:,

22,581

Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

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##Question:Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.##Answer:,

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Compare and Contrast Fundamental Rights with Directive Principles of State Policy. [200 words]

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##Question:Compare and Contrast Fundamental Rights with Directive Principles of State Policy. [200 words]##Answer:.

22,583

Discuss the composition of atmosphere. Also explain the variation in the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere and the role played by it. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the composition of atmosphere. Also explain the variation in the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere and the role played by it. [200 words]##Answer:,

22,584

Differentiate between coastlines of submergence and coastlines of emergence with examples. (200 words)

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##Question:Differentiate between coastlines of submergence and coastlines of emergence with examples. (200 words)##Answer:,

22,585

Discuss the factors relating to earth movement and tilt influencing different seasons on earth with the help of diagrammatic representation. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the factors relating to earth movement and tilt influencing different seasons on earth with the help of diagrammatic representation. [200 words]##Answer:,

22,587

What are latitudes and longitudes? Explain the relevance of the latitude. Why equator is the most important line of latitude? (10marks /200 words)

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##Question:What are latitudes and longitudes? Explain the relevance of the latitude. Why equator is the most important line of latitude? (10marks /200 words)##Answer:,

22,588

What do you understand by the concept of daylight saving with reference to time zones? [100 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by the concept of daylight saving with reference to time zones? [100 words]##Answer:,

22,589

The revolutionaries in the Indian national struggle showed exemplary courage and conviction yet their approach had inherent limitations which limited their success. Discuss. (200 words)

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##Question:The revolutionaries in the Indian national struggle showed exemplary courage and conviction yet their approach had inherent limitations which limited their success. Discuss. (200 words)##Answer:,

22,590

Write short notes on (75 words each/10 marks) a. Simon Commission b. Nehru Report

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##Question:Write short notes on (75 words each/10 marks) a. Simon Commission b. Nehru Report##Answer:,

22,591

Why was salt chosen as a symbol of resistance against British colonialism in India? Also, describe the contributions of the Civil Disobedience Movement in the Indian freedom struggle. (150 words)

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##Question:Why was salt chosen as a symbol of resistance against British colonialism in India? Also, describe the contributions of the Civil Disobedience Movement in the Indian freedom struggle. (150 words)##Answer:,

22,592

To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss .( 200 words)

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##Question:To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss .( 200 words)##Answer:,

22,593

Write short notes on A. Seals B. Lost wax technique

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##Question:Write short notes on A. Seals B. Lost wax technique##Answer:,

22,594

Analyse the influence of Buddhist ideas on Mauryan art and architecture. Give suitable examples. ( 200 words)

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##Question:Analyse the influence of Buddhist ideas on Mauryan art and architecture. Give suitable examples. ( 200 words)##Answer:,

22,595

Write a note on the four stages of Buddha’s life.

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##Question:Write a note on the four stages of Buddha’s life.##Answer:,

22,596

Differentiate between Mauryan and Archemenian pillars. Describe the purpose of pillars during Mauryan age.

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##Question:Differentiate between Mauryan and Archemenian pillars. Describe the purpose of pillars during Mauryan age.##Answer:.

22,597

What are the factors influencing insolation on earth? Discuss the processes through which earth-atmosphere system maintains heat balance. [200 words]

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##Question:What are the factors influencing insolation on earth? Discuss the processes through which earth-atmosphere system maintains heat balance. [200 words]##Answer:,

22,598

Why do we receive the highest amount of insolation in the tropics? Explain.(150 words/ 10 marks)

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##Question:Why do we receive the highest amount of insolation in the tropics? Explain.(150 words/ 10 marks) ##Answer:,

22,599

What do you understand by greenhouse effect? How does it result in global warming? [200 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by greenhouse effect? How does it result in global warming? [200 words]##Answer: ,

22,600

Discuss the process of election and impeachment of President of India. Justify the indirect election process despite India being a Republic. [200 words]

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##Question: Discuss the process of election and impeachment of President of India. Justify the indirect election process despite India being a Republic. [200 words]##Answer:,

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Write a short note on veto powers of President. [100 words]

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##Question:Write a short note on veto powers of President. [100 words]##Answer:,

22,602

Write short notes on Whip Secret Ballot Voting [50 words each]

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##Question:Write short notes on Whip Secret Ballot Voting [50 words each]##Answer:,

22,603

How Indian model of secularism is different from the West? Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)

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##Question:How Indian model of secularism is different from the West? Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)##Answer:,

22,604

Explain the concept of secularisation with examples.

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##Question:Explain the concept of secularisation with examples.##Answer:,

22,605

Secularism should not only mean equal respect to all religion, but allow disagreement with some aspects as well. Comment

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##Question:Secularism should not only mean equal respect to all religion, but allow disagreement with some aspects as well. Comment##Answer:,

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Is secularism a myth in India? Critically examine.

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##Question:Is secularism a myth in India? Critically examine.##Answer:,

22,607

To what extent implementation of Article 44 is justified given the socio-cultural diversity of India.

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##Question:To what extent implementation of Article 44 is justified given the socio-cultural diversity of India.##Answer:,

22,608

Demographic dividend if not nurtured effectively will turn into o a demographic disaster.

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##Question:Demographic dividend if not nurtured effectively will turn into o a demographic disaster.##Answer:,

22,609

Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the mains cause of population increase in India.

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##Question:Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the mains cause of population increase in India.##Answer:,

22,610

Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. ( 200 words )

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##Question:Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. ( 200 words )##Answer:,

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Write a brief note on rock cut caves during Gupta period. (150 words)

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##Question:Write a brief note on rock cut caves during Gupta period. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Despite having divergent approaches and strategies, Gandhi and Ambedkar had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate. ( 200 words )

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##Question:Despite having divergent approaches and strategies, Gandhi and Ambedkar had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate. ( 200 words )##Answer:,

22,614

Write short notes on A. GOI Act 1935 B. Poona Pact

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##Question:Write short notes on A. GOI Act 1935 B. Poona Pact##Answer:,

22,615

Discuss the significance of 1937 elections. To what extent it furthered Indian freedom struggle?

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##Question:Discuss the significance of 1937 elections. To what extent it furthered Indian freedom struggle?##Answer:,

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Discuss the contribution of women in different phases of Indian freedom struggle.( 200 words)

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##Question:Discuss the contribution of women in different phases of Indian freedom struggle.( 200 words)##Answer:,

22,617

What was CR formula? Why did Jinnah reject the C. R. Formula?

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##Question:What was CR formula? Why did Jinnah reject the C. R. Formula?##Answer:,

22,618

Discuss the provisions of Wavell Plan and how congress and Muslim League reacted to it.

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##Question:Discuss the provisions of Wavell Plan and how congress and Muslim League reacted to it.##Answer:,

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What could have been the shape of national movement had Ambedkar not been there?

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##Question:What could have been the shape of national movement had Ambedkar not been there?##Answer:,

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किसी व्यक्ति को उसके प्राण या दैहिक स्वतंत्रता से विधि द्वारा स्थापित प्रक्रिया के अनुसार ही वंचित किया जाएगा I विवेचना कीजिए I शब्द सीमा – 200 शब्द

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##Question:किसी व्यक्ति को उसके प्राण या दैहिक स्वतंत्रता से विधि द्वारा स्थापित प्रक्रिया के अनुसार ही वंचित किया जाएगा I विवेचना कीजिए I शब्द सीमा – 200 शब्द ##Answer:,

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Marathas had the potential to become the next pan Indian empire. However, the inherent weaknesses of the Maratha kingdom acted as an impediment. Discuss. (200 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:Marathas had the potential to become the next pan Indian empire. However, the inherent weaknesses of the Maratha kingdom acted as an impediment. Discuss. (200 words/10 Marks)##Answer:,

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The Third Battle of Panipat was one of the most significant defining moments of 18th century India.” Discuss. [200 Words]

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##Question:The Third Battle of Panipat was one of the most significant defining moments of 18th century India.” Discuss. [200 Words] ##Answer:,

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Give a brief account of Anglo-Maratha wars. [200 Words]

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##Question:Give a brief account of Anglo-Maratha wars. [200 Words]##Answer:,

22,624

What are the problems with the tax structure and administration in India? Enumerate some recent initiatives to reform the tax structure in India. (200 words)

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##Question:What are the problems with the tax structure and administration in India? Enumerate some recent initiatives to reform the tax structure in India. (200 words)##Answer:,

22,625

Differentiate between progressive and regressive tax

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##Question:Differentiate between progressive and regressive tax##Answer:,

22,626

Internal migration not only effects the migrant but also the source and destination regions. Discuss. Suggest some measures to tackle the issues related to internal migration.

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##Question:Internal migration not only effects the migrant but also the source and destination regions. Discuss. Suggest some measures to tackle the issues related to internal migration.##Answer:,

22,627

Explain the paradox that on one end that the sex ratio is improving whereas the child sex ratio is declining.

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##Question:Explain the paradox that on one end that the sex ratio is improving whereas the child sex ratio is declining.##Answer:,

22,628

How does economic development influences demography of a society. Discuss in the context of India.

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##Question:How does economic development influences demography of a society. Discuss in the context of India.##Answer:,

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With respect to sterlization campaign in India, discuss that why it is biased against females and why it has failed to control the population in India?

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##Question:With respect to sterlization campaign in India, discuss that why it is biased against females and why it has failed to control the population in India?##Answer:,

22,630

Discuss the reasons why population policies have failed to address the population growth

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##Question:Discuss the reasons why population policies have failed to address the population growth##Answer:,

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Internal migration is not only governed by pattern of development, but also the social structure of the society. In the context of the statement, discuss the causes of migration.

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##Question:Internal migration is not only governed by pattern of development, but also the social structure of the society. In the context of the statement, discuss the causes of migration.##Answer:,

22,632

What are the factors responsible for high infant mortality rate in India? Discuss its implications on Indian women.Suggest some measures to address the concern.

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##Question:What are the factors responsible for high infant mortality rate in India? Discuss its implications on Indian women.Suggest some measures to address the concern. ##Answer:,

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GST has the potential to become a game changer for Indian taxation system but there are various challenges that need to be conquered for its successful implementation. Comment. (200 word | 10 marks)

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##Question:GST has the potential to become a game changer for Indian taxation system but there are various challenges that need to be conquered for its successful implementation. Comment. (200 word | 10 marks)##Answer:,

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Write short notes on each of the following: (5 marks| 100 words) a) Difference between surcharge and cess b) Need and provisions of Minimum alternate tax

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##Question:Write short notes on each of the following: (5 marks| 100 words) a) Difference between surcharge and cess b) Need and provisions of Minimum alternate tax##Answer:,

22,635

When it comes to decline of such a large empire as the Mughals, one single individual cannot be held responsible. Rather, a complex set of politico-administrative and socio-economic factors precipitated the decline. Comment. (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:When it comes to decline of such a large empire as the Mughals, one single individual cannot be held responsible. Rather, a complex set of politico-administrative and socio-economic factors precipitated the decline. Comment. (200 words|10 marks)##Answer:,

22,636

Discuss the features of jagirdari system in the Mughal period. How did it lead to the decline of the Mughal Empire? (150 words| 10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the features of jagirdari system in the Mughal period. How did it lead to the decline of the Mughal Empire? (150 words| 10 marks)##Answer:,

22,637

The various land revenue systems introduced by British varied in their designs but were in fact directed towards one single purpose - optimum and stable land revenue. Analyse. (200 words)

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##Question:The various land revenue systems introduced by British varied in their designs but were in fact directed towards one single purpose - optimum and stable land revenue. Analyse. (200 words)##Answer:,

22,638

To what extent Railways serve the economic and political interest of British colonizers in 19th and 20th century India? Discuss. [200 Words]

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##Question:To what extent Railways serve the economic and political interest of British colonizers in 19th and 20th century India? Discuss. [200 Words] ##Answer:,

22,639

The trade policies adopted by the British underwent a significant transformation both qualitatively and quantitatively from the 17th to the 20th century. Discuss changing nature of these trade policies and its impact upon colonial India. [200 Words]

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##Question:The trade policies adopted by the British underwent a significant transformation both qualitatively and quantitatively from the 17th to the 20th century. Discuss changing nature of these trade policies and its impact upon colonial India. [200 Words]##Answer:,

22,640

Explain the salient features of the constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’? (250 words)

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##Question:Explain the salient features of the constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’? (250 words)##Answer:,

22,641

Differentiate between destination based tax and origin based tax.

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##Question:Differentiate between destination based tax and origin based tax.##Answer:,

22,642

Explain the concept of Juvenile Delinquency. Discuss its causes and consequences. Analyze the procedure in place to deal with Juvenile delinquents in India. (200 words)

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##Question:Explain the concept of Juvenile Delinquency. Discuss its causes and consequences. Analyze the procedure in place to deal with Juvenile delinquents in India. (200 words)##Answer:,

22,643

The skewed sex ratio in India not only has social but economic implications as well. Explain. Also suggest policy correctives that the government needs to make to achieve a healthy sex ratio.

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##Question:The skewed sex ratio in India not only has social but economic implications as well. Explain. Also suggest policy correctives that the government needs to make to achieve a healthy sex ratio.##Answer:,

22,644

With the success in reducing child mortality the challenge before India is to safeguard early life conditions in order to prevent long run loss in welfare for individual and the economy. Discuss the statement in the context of child malnutrition and its long term impact.

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##Question:With the success in reducing child mortality the challenge before India is to safeguard early life conditions in order to prevent long run loss in welfare for individual and the economy. Discuss the statement in the context of child malnutrition and its long term impact.##Answer:,

22,645

The incidents of child abuse are on the rise in India. Discuss. What measures need to be taken by the government and parents to prevent child abuse?

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##Question:The incidents of child abuse are on the rise in India. Discuss. What measures need to be taken by the government and parents to prevent child abuse?##Answer:,

22,646

Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation. Nature: Medium [200-220 words] UPSC 2016

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##Question:Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation. Nature: Medium [200-220 words] UPSC 2016##Answer:,

22,647

To what extent the recently amended Child labour Act will help in addressing the problem of child labour.

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##Question:To what extent the recently amended Child labour Act will help in addressing the problem of child labour.##Answer:,

22,648

Discuss social and economic consequences of abolishing child labour.

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##Question:Discuss social and economic consequences of abolishing child labour.##Answer:,

22,649

What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? UPSC CSE 2013 (200 words)

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##Question:What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? UPSC CSE 2013 (200 words)##Answer:,

22,650

Explain different methods measuring pressure. (150 words)

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##Question:Explain different methods measuring pressure. (150 words)##Answer:,

22,651

Write short notes on Isotherms Adiabatic expansion of air (50 words each)

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##Question:Write short notes on Isotherms Adiabatic expansion of air (50 words each)##Answer:,

22,652

Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang.” Comment.

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##Question:Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang.” Comment.##Answer:,

22,653

Write short notes on Coalition wars Treaty of Vienna

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##Question: Write short notes on Coalition wars Treaty of Vienna##Answer:,

22,654

To what extent did Napoleon’s economic war with England become his undoing?

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##Question:To what extent did Napoleon’s economic war with England become his undoing?##Answer:,

22,655

The Continental Blockade was a misconceived idea of economically defeating Great Britain.” Critically examine

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##Question:The Continental Blockade was a misconceived idea of economically defeating Great Britain.” Critically examine##Answer:,

22,656

The policy of coal and iron laid foundations for policy of coal and iron. Explain the statement in the context of economic unification of Germany

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##Question:The policy of coal and iron laid foundations for policy of coal and iron. Explain the statement in the context of economic unification of Germany##Answer:,

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निजता के अधिकार को समझाइये और निजता के अधिकार की महत्ता पर चर्चा कीजिए | शब्द सीमा – 200 शब्द

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##Question:निजता के अधिकार को समझाइये और निजता के अधिकार की महत्ता पर चर्चा कीजिए | शब्द सीमा – 200 शब्द##Answer:.

22,658

Explain the reasons for the occurrence of Tsunami and the genesis of Tsunami waves. Discuss the measures taken to mitigate its impact in the coastal regions. [200 words]

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##Question:Explain the reasons for the occurrence of Tsunami and the genesis of Tsunami waves. Discuss the measures taken to mitigate its impact in the coastal regions. [200 words]##Answer:,

22,659

Discuss the destructive plate boundaries and the associated landforms with the help of examples. (200 words)

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##Question:Discuss the destructive plate boundaries and the associated landforms with the help of examples. (200 words)##Answer:,

22,660

Write a brief note on Transform Boundaries (100 words)

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##Question:Write a brief note on Transform Boundaries (100 words)##Answer:,

22,661

Write short notes on the following: A.) Total Internal Reflection B.) Myopia and Hyperopia C.) Anomalous expansion of water

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: A.) Total Internal Reflection B.) Myopia and Hyperopia C.) Anomalous expansion of water##Answer:.

22,662

It is of basic importance that the Civil Servant should remain non-political though loyal to the government in power. Comment. (200 words)

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##Question:It is of basic importance that the Civil Servant should remain non-political though loyal to the government in power. Comment. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Anonymity and Neutrality is the hallmark of civil services. Analyse. (200 words)

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##Question:Anonymity and Neutrality is the hallmark of civil services. Analyse. (200 words) ##Answer:.

22,664

The principle of Civil Service neutrality is more a principle than a practice in the context of India. Analyse (200 words)

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##Question:The principle of Civil Service neutrality is more a principle than a practice in the context of India. Analyse (200 words)##Answer:.

22,665

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of FRBM Act 2003 to ensure fiscal discipline. Suggest measures in the light of recommendations of recently formed NK Singh committee on the matter. (200 words)

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##Question:Critically evaluate the effectiveness of FRBM Act 2003 to ensure fiscal discipline. Suggest measures in the light of recommendations of recently formed NK Singh committee on the matter. (200 words)##Answer:.

22,666

Explain the changes introduced by fourteenth finance commission in comparison to thirteenth finance commission.(150 words)

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##Question:Explain the changes introduced by fourteenth finance commission in comparison to thirteenth finance commission.(150 words)##Answer:.

22,667

Discuss the factors affecting the speed and direction of wind. (200 words)

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##Question: Discuss the factors affecting the speed and direction of wind. (200 words)##Answer:,

22,668

Write short notes on planetary winds and the cells formed. (150 words)

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##Question:Write short notes on planetary winds and the cells formed. (150 words)##Answer:,

22,669

What do you understand by geostrophic winds? (50 words each)

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##Question:What do you understand by geostrophic winds? (50 words each)##Answer:,

22,670