sid-th26/mains_question · Datasets at Hugging Face

Ethnic assertion in India can be analysed with respect to demand for autonomy, demand for cessation or movement against outsiders. Examine the statement along with adequate substantiation. (250 words)

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##Question:Ethnic assertion in India can be analysed with respect to demand for autonomy, demand for cessation or movement against outsiders. Examine the statement along with adequate substantiation. (250 words) ##Answer:,

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USA has criticized NAM as immoral neutrality. In the context of this statement, discuss the concept of NAM, its objectives and emergence. (250 words)

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##Question:USA has criticized NAM as immoral neutrality. In the context of this statement, discuss the concept of NAM, its objectives and emergence. (250 words)##Answer:,

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Discuss the reasons which led to the rise of slogan “Jai jawan-Jai kisan”. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss the reasons which led to the rise of slogan “Jai jawan-Jai kisan”. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Though India was facing several difficult problems, it has been argued that Shastri’s government didn’t deal with them in a decisive manner and followed a policy of drift. Critically discuss. (150 words)

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##Question:Though India was facing several difficult problems, it has been argued that Shastri’s government didn’t deal with them in a decisive manner and followed a policy of drift. Critically discuss. (150 words)##Answer:,

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‘ Non alignment is not only about neutrality but the freedom to decide each issue on its merit.’In the light of this statement examine how India played an active part in international affairs during Nehruvian era. (200 words)

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##Question:‘ Non alignment is not only about neutrality but the freedom to decide each issue on its merit.’In the light of this statement examine how India played an active part in international affairs during Nehruvian era. (200 words)##Answer:,

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Ethnic assertion in India can be analysed with respect to demand for autonomy, demand for cessation or movement against outsiders. Examine the statement along with adequate substantiation. (250 words)

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##Question:Ethnic assertion in India can be analysed with respect to demand for autonomy, demand for cessation or movement against outsiders. Examine the statement along with adequate substantiation. (250 words)##Answer:,

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USA has criticized NAM as immoral neutrality. In the context of this statement, discuss the concept of NAM, its objectives and emergence. (250 words)

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##Question:USA has criticized NAM as immoral neutrality. In the context of this statement, discuss the concept of NAM, its objectives and emergence. (250 words)##Answer:,

31,500

Discuss the reasons which led to the rise of slogan “Jai jawan-Jai kisan”. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss the reasons which led to the rise of slogan “Jai jawan-Jai kisan”. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Though India was facing several difficult problems, it has been argued that Shastri’s government didn’t deal with them in a decisive manner and followed a policy of drift. Critically discuss. (150 words)

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##Question:Though India was facing several difficult problems, it has been argued that Shastri’s government didn’t deal with them in a decisive manner and followed a policy of drift. Critically discuss. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,502

Critically examine the role of Lord Mountbatten with respect to integration of princely state.(200 words)

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##Question:Critically examine the role of Lord Mountbatten with respect to integration of princely state.(200 words) ##Answer:,

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Briefly examine the factors which are responsible for the integration of princely states.(10marks/150 words)

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##Question:Briefly examine the factors which are responsible for the integration of princely states.(10marks/150 words)##Answer:,

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Discuss the immediate challenges faced by India in the process of nation building and mention the ways in which these challenges were sought to be addressed in first few decades. Also examine whether some of these challenges still persist or not. (250 words)

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##Question:Discuss the immediate challenges faced by India in the process of nation building and mention the ways in which these challenges were sought to be addressed in first few decades. Also examine whether some of these challenges still persist or not. (250 words)##Answer:,

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Briefly discuss the factors which led to first Indo- Pak war and mention its consequences. (150 words)

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##Question:Briefly discuss the factors which led to first Indo- Pak war and mention its consequences. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Analyse the reasons behind the demand for linguistic provinces and apprehensions among the national leadership on this issue. Also explain how this issue was resolved. (150 words)

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##Question: Analyse the reasons behind the demand for linguistic provinces and apprehensions among the national leadership on this issue. Also explain how this issue was resolved. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,507

Not recognising common property resource is not only a matter of economic injustice but also breakdown of traditional order. Discuss in the context of FRA. (150 words)

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##Question:Not recognising common property resource is not only a matter of economic injustice but also breakdown of traditional order. Discuss in the context of FRA. (150 words)##Answer:,

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The Chinese influence over the African region has been increasing exponentially over the last few years. Comment. What are the necessary measures that India government should take to bolster the country’s ties with Africa? (200 – 220 words)

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##Question:The Chinese influence over the African region has been increasing exponentially over the last few years. Comment. What are the necessary measures that India government should take to bolster the country’s ties with Africa? (200 – 220 words)##Answer:,

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The 21 st century is considered to be the Century of Africa. Substantiate (200 words

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##Question:The 21 st century is considered to be the Century of Africa. Substantiate (200 words##Answer:,

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Discuss the India’s development and capacity building effort in Africa

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##Question:Discuss the India’s development and capacity building effort in Africa##Answer:,

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Write a short analytical note on Indian Diaspora. How is the “New Diaspora” is different from “Old Diaspora”? (150 words / 10 marks)

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##Question:Write a short analytical note on Indian Diaspora. How is the “New Diaspora” is different from “Old Diaspora”? (150 words / 10 marks)##Answer:,

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Discuss the major drivers of India’s Look West Policy. (200 words)

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##Question:Discuss the major drivers of India’s Look West Policy. (200 words)##Answer:,

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Which among the two rival camps suit India’s geo-strategic interests better? Comment in light of the Saudi-Iran rivalry in the region. (150 words)

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##Question:Which among the two rival camps suit India’s geo-strategic interests better? Comment in light of the Saudi-Iran rivalry in the region. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Discuss India’s economic interests in West Asia. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss India’s economic interests in West Asia. (150 words)##Answer:,

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It has been argued that the fertilizer subsidy regime in India create an environment that leads to a series of adverse outcomes. Examine. What measures are required to address concerns arising out of the fertilizer subsidy policy in India?(250 words)

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##Question:It has been argued that the fertilizer subsidy regime in India create an environment that leads to a series of adverse outcomes. Examine. What measures are required to address concerns arising out of the fertilizer subsidy policy in India?(250 words)##Answer:,

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Write a short notes on: a) Shanta Kumar Committee Recommendations b) Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy c) Neam Coated Urea Policy

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##Question:Write a short notes on: a) Shanta Kumar Committee Recommendations b) Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy c) Neam Coated Urea Policy##Answer:,

31,517

Briefly discuss about objectives of providing Fertilizer subsidy in India and its effectiveness in achieving the desired goal.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Briefly discuss about objectives of providing Fertilizer subsidy in India and its effectiveness in achieving the desired goal.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

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What are Tsunamis? Also, explain the mechanism of the formation of a Tsunami.(150 words/10 marks)

Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. They are also known as seismic sea wave, which forms a series of waves (ripples) in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean. Process of formation of Tsunami (need to be supported with diagram) 1. The friction between two slow-moving plates of the Earth’s crust creates vast amounts of seismic energy which is released in the form of an earthquake. 2. When a strong undersea earthquake strikes a relatively short distance below the sea floor, it abruptly pushes up one of the immense plates of the Earth’s crust. 3. That suddenly displaces an enormous amount of ocean water which becomes a tsunami, spreading outward in every direction from the epicentre of earthquake-like ripples on a pond, only on a much larger scale. 4. Tsunamis generated in the open ocean appear to be only small waves, but they can grow rapidly in size as they reach shallow water before crashing into seacoast settlements. 5. Waves up to nine meters high have been recorded on numerous occasions, and tsunamis up to 30 meters high are believed to have occurred in the past. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves originate with low amplitude but relatively very large wavelength thus they do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave. Tsunami waves may travel as fast as jet planes over deep waters, only slowing down when reaching shallow waters. Diagram India is surrounded by ocean from two sides and also it"s lying between earthquake-prone zones as it lies on the Indo-Austral plate. Hence, there are tsunamigenic regions that are the Indonesian region on its east and Makran region on its west hence tsunamis occur frequently. They ultimately result in disaster as the coastal regions of India are densely populated and the mechanism to prevent disasters are yet not efficient. We can analyze the regions prone to a tsunami on the basis of earthquake or volcano prone regions as well as along the active plate boundaries as the occurrence of the former is associated with the latter only. The after-effects of tsunamis can be prevented by proper warning systems and robust infrastructure as in the case of Japan and other developed countries.

##Question:What are Tsunamis? Also, explain the mechanism of the formation of a Tsunami.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. They are also known as seismic sea wave, which forms a series of waves (ripples) in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean. Process of formation of Tsunami (need to be supported with diagram) 1. The friction between two slow-moving plates of the Earth’s crust creates vast amounts of seismic energy which is released in the form of an earthquake. 2. When a strong undersea earthquake strikes a relatively short distance below the sea floor, it abruptly pushes up one of the immense plates of the Earth’s crust. 3. That suddenly displaces an enormous amount of ocean water which becomes a tsunami, spreading outward in every direction from the epicentre of earthquake-like ripples on a pond, only on a much larger scale. 4. Tsunamis generated in the open ocean appear to be only small waves, but they can grow rapidly in size as they reach shallow water before crashing into seacoast settlements. 5. Waves up to nine meters high have been recorded on numerous occasions, and tsunamis up to 30 meters high are believed to have occurred in the past. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves originate with low amplitude but relatively very large wavelength thus they do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave. Tsunami waves may travel as fast as jet planes over deep waters, only slowing down when reaching shallow waters. Diagram India is surrounded by ocean from two sides and also it"s lying between earthquake-prone zones as it lies on the Indo-Austral plate. Hence, there are tsunamigenic regions that are the Indonesian region on its east and Makran region on its west hence tsunamis occur frequently. They ultimately result in disaster as the coastal regions of India are densely populated and the mechanism to prevent disasters are yet not efficient. We can analyze the regions prone to a tsunami on the basis of earthquake or volcano prone regions as well as along the active plate boundaries as the occurrence of the former is associated with the latter only. The after-effects of tsunamis can be prevented by proper warning systems and robust infrastructure as in the case of Japan and other developed countries.

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मौलिक अधिकारों को परिभाषित करते हुए इनके वर्गीकरण को बताइए तथा प्रभावी शासन की स्थापना में प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों के लिये मौलिक अधिकारों की महत्ता की चर्चा कीजिये|

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##Question:मौलिक अधिकारों को परिभाषित करते हुए इनके वर्गीकरण को बताइए तथा प्रभावी शासन की स्थापना में प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों के लिये मौलिक अधिकारों की महत्ता की चर्चा कीजिये|##Answer:,

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विधि के शासन को परिभाषित कीजिये तथा विधि के समक्ष समता व विधियों के समान संरक्षण में अंतर को समझाइए। (150-200 शब्द)

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##Question:विधि के शासन को परिभाषित कीजिये तथा विधि के समक्ष समता व विधियों के समान संरक्षण में अंतर को समझाइए। (150-200 शब्द)##Answer:,

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चुनाव आयोग एक स्वतंत्र निकाय है इसके संदर्भ मे पारदर्शिता बनाए रखने के लिए चुनाव सुधार के पहलुओ को लिखे | (200 शब्द)

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##Question:चुनाव आयोग एक स्वतंत्र निकाय है इसके संदर्भ मे पारदर्शिता बनाए रखने के लिए चुनाव सुधार के पहलुओ को लिखे | (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

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चुनाव आयोग की संरचना को लिखे| (200 शब्द)

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##Question:चुनाव आयोग की संरचना को लिखे| (200 शब्द) ##Answer:,

31,525

एलेक्टोराल बॉन्ड क्या है ,इसके पक्ष और विपक्ष मे अपने तर्क लिखे | (200 शब्द

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##Question:एलेक्टोराल बॉन्ड क्या है ,इसके पक्ष और विपक्ष मे अपने तर्क लिखे | (200 शब्द##Answer:,

31,526

It has been argued that the traditionally strong bonds between Russia and India have developed certain strains in the context of changing geopolitics in recent times. Explain and suggest adequate measures to address the concerns if any (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:It has been argued that the traditionally strong bonds between Russia and India have developed certain strains in the context of changing geopolitics in recent times. Explain and suggest adequate measures to address the concerns if any (200 words|10 marks)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on following: a) The Green Corridor b) International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) c) BREXIT d) Lisbon Treaty (50 words each)

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##Question:Write a short note on following: a) The Green Corridor b) International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) c) BREXIT d) Lisbon Treaty (50 words each)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia? Explain with adequate examples and also in the context of recent bilateral regional and global developments, assess the key issues of concerns in this relation and suggest adequate measures to address them.(250 words)

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##Question:What do you understand by special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia? Explain with adequate examples and also in the context of recent bilateral regional and global developments, assess the key issues of concerns in this relation and suggest adequate measures to address them.(250 words)##Answer:.

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Enumerate the factors that led to the establishment of EU. Explain the evolution of European Union in detail. (200 words)

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##Question:Enumerate the factors that led to the establishment of EU. Explain the evolution of European Union in detail. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Despite sufficient complimentarily in economy and expressed willingness to enter into a free trade agreement, India-EU Bilateral agreement remains stuck. Discuss. (150 words)

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##Question:Despite sufficient complimentarily in economy and expressed willingness to enter into a free trade agreement, India-EU Bilateral agreement remains stuck. Discuss. (150 words)##Answer:.

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बेसल मानदंडों को लागू करने के मुख्य उद्येश्य क्या हैं? साथ ही इस व्यवस्था के अंतर्गत अपनाये जाने वाले पूँजी उपलब्धता अनुपात पर प्रकाश डालिए|(शब्द 200)

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##Question:बेसल मानदंडों को लागू करने के मुख्य उद्येश्य क्या हैं? साथ ही इस व्यवस्था के अंतर्गत अपनाये जाने वाले पूँजी उपलब्धता अनुपात पर प्रकाश डालिए|(शब्द 200)##Answer:,

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NPA को परिभाषित करते हुए इसके वर्गीकरण का वर्णन करें|

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##Question:NPA को परिभाषित करते हुए इसके वर्गीकरण का वर्णन करें|##Answer:,

31,533

Recently there have been debates over the need for India to switch over to the Presidential system of government. What are the benefits of the presidential system over the parliamentary system? Should India move on to adopt the Presidential system of government?

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##Question:Recently there have been debates over the need for India to switch over to the Presidential system of government. What are the benefits of the presidential system over the parliamentary system? Should India move on to adopt the Presidential system of government? ##Answer:,

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The position of Indian President is that of influence but not power.’ Critically analyse.

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##Question:The position of Indian President is that of influence but not power.’ Critically analyse.##Answer:.

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Compare and contrast discretionery powers of President and Governor.

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##Question:Compare and contrast discretionery powers of President and Governor.##Answer:.

31,536

‘Governor Office can be used by Centre to establish unitary bias in Indian federal polity’. Discuss

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##Question:‘Governor Office can be used by Centre to establish unitary bias in Indian federal polity’. Discuss##Answer:.

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What do you understand from Palestine issue? Briefly explain the India’s stand on it.

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##Question:What do you understand from Palestine issue? Briefly explain the India’s stand on it.##Answer:,

31,538

Discuss Indian engagement with Israel in the domain of defence and agriculture

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##Question:Discuss Indian engagement with Israel in the domain of defence and agriculture##Answer:,

31,539

Indian relations with Israel are dynamic and progressive .elaborate (150 words )

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##Question:Indian relations with Israel are dynamic and progressive .elaborate (150 words )##Answer:,

31,540

Discuss various conditions necessary for the formation of tropical cyclones. Explain how Tropical cyclones are different from extra-tropical cyclones. (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss various conditions necessary for the formation of tropical cyclones. Explain how Tropical cyclones are different from extra-tropical cyclones. (200 words|10 marks) ##Answer:.

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What do you understand by tropical cyclone? Explain how are they named? (150 words|10 marks)

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##Question:What do you understand by tropical cyclone? Explain how are they named? (150 words|10 marks)##Answer:.

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Explain various characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. Why are cyclones more prevalent in Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea? (150 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Explain various characteristics of Tropical Cyclones. Why are cyclones more prevalent in Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea? (150 words|10 marks)##Answer:.

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Write short notes on: (50 words| 5 marks) 1. Bomb Cyclones 2. Formation of thunderstorms and lightening 3. Tornadoes

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##Question:Write short notes on: (50 words| 5 marks) 1. Bomb Cyclones 2. Formation of thunderstorms and lightening 3. Tornadoes##Answer:.

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Explain how tropical cyclones built up over the ocean and then weaken over the land after landfall? (150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:Explain how tropical cyclones built up over the ocean and then weaken over the land after landfall? (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.

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What are Participatory Notes (P-Notes)? What are the effects of P-Notes on Indian economy? Briefly mention the steps taken to regulate P-Notes. (200 words)

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##Question:What are Participatory Notes (P-Notes)? What are the effects of P-Notes on Indian economy? Briefly mention the steps taken to regulate P-Notes. (200 words)##Answer:,

31,546

Examine the significance of Masala bonds for the Indian economy. (150 words)

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##Question:Examine the significance of Masala bonds for the Indian economy. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Write short note on the following: - (100 words) a) Credit rating agencies b) Infrastructure Debt Fund (IDF) c) Infrastructure Investment Trust d) NIFTY and SENSEX

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##Question:Write short note on the following: - (100 words) a) Credit rating agencies b) Infrastructure Debt Fund (IDF) c) Infrastructure Investment Trust d) NIFTY and SENSEX##Answer:,

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In what way could replacement of price subsidy with DBT change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss (UPSC 2015). (200 words

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##Question:In what way could replacement of price subsidy with DBT change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss (UPSC 2015). (200 words##Answer:,

31,549

Write short note on the following: a) Direct Benefit transfer b) Public Distribution System

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##Question:Write short note on the following: a) Direct Benefit transfer b) Public Distribution System##Answer:,

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Public distribution system has been an integral component of Indian efforts to tackle hunger. However, the mechanism is fraught with concerns. Elucidate. (150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:Public distribution system has been an integral component of Indian efforts to tackle hunger. However, the mechanism is fraught with concerns. Elucidate. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:,

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Spreading JAM across the economy is envisaged as providing more fiscal space to the government by reducing leakages. Critically examine. (250 words)

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##Question:Spreading JAM across the economy is envisaged as providing more fiscal space to the government by reducing leakages. Critically examine. (250 words)##Answer:,

31,552

What do you understand by food security? What are the problems associated with food security? Briefly discus the government’s different initiatives for food security

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##Question:What do you understand by food security? What are the problems associated with food security? Briefly discus the government’s different initiatives for food security##Answer:,

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Explain different types of mass movements. Enumerate the reasons for mass movements in the Himalayas and the Western Ghats.(150 words/10 marks)

Mass movements transfer the mass of rock debris down the slopes under the direct influence of gravity. That means, air, water or ice do not carry debris with them from place to place but on the other hand, the debris may carry with it air, water or ice. The movements of mass may range from slow to rapid, affecting shallow to deep columns of materials and include creep, flow, slide, and fall. Gravity exerts its force on all matter, both bedrock and the products of weathering. So, weathering is not a pre-requisite for mass movement though it aids mass movements. Mass movements are very active over weathered slopes rather than over un-weathered materials. Mass movements can be grouped under two major classes: (i) slow movements; (ii) rapid movements. (i)Slow Movements:- a) Creep: It is one type under this category that can occur on moderately steep, soil-covered slopes. The movement of materials is extremely slow and imperceptible except through extended observation. Materials involved can be soil or rock debris. Depending upon the type of material involved, several types of creep viz., soil creep, talus creeps, rock creep, rock-glacier creep, etc., can be identified. b) Solifluction : It involves slow downslope flowing soil mass or fine-grained rock debris saturated or lubricated with water. This process is quite common in moist temperate areas where surface melting of deeply frozen ground and long-continued rain respectively, occur frequently. When the upper portions get saturated and when the lower parts are impervious to water percolation, flowing occurs in the upper parts. (ii)Rapid Movements These movements are most prevalent in humid climatic regions and occur over gentle to steep slopes. a) Earth Flow : Movement of water-saturated clayey or silty earth materials down low-angle terraces or hillsides is known as earth flow. Quite often, the materials slump making step-like terraces and leaving arcuate scarps at their heads and an accumulation bulge at the toe. When slopes are steeper, even the bedrock, especially of soft sedimentary rocks like shale or deeply weathered igneous rock, may slide downslope. b) Mud Flow : In the absence of vegetation cover and with heavy rainfall, thick layers of weathered materials get saturated with water and either slowly or rapidly flow down along definite channels. It looks like a stream of mud within a valley. When the mudflows emerge out of channels onto the Piedmont or plains, they can be very destructive engulfing roads, bridges, and houses. Mudflows occur frequently on the slopes of erupting or recently erupted volcanoes. Volcanic ash, dust, and other fragments turn into mud due to heavy rains and flow down as tongues or streams of mud causing great destruction to human habitations. c) Debris avalanche : It is more characteristic of humid regions with or without vegetation cover and occurs in narrow tracks on steep slopes. This debris avalanche can be much faster than the mudflow. A debris avalanche is similar to snow avalanche. d) Landslides : These are relatively rapid and perceptible movements. The materials involved are relatively dry. The size and shape of the detached mass depend on the nature of discontinuities in the rock, the degree of weathering and the steepness of the slope. Depending upon the type of movement of materials several types are identified in this category. · Slump is slipping of one or several units of rock debris with a backward rotation with respect to the slope over which the movement takes place. · Rapid rolling or sliding of earth debris without backward rotation of mass is known as debris slide. · Debris fall is nearly a free fall of earth debris from a vertical or overhanging face. Sliding of individual rock masses down bedding, joint or fault surfaces is Rockslide. · Rockfall is free-falling of rock blocks over any steep slope keeping itself away from the slope. Rockfalls occur from the superficial layers of the rock face, an occurrence that distinguishes it from rockslide which affects materials up to a substantial depth. Reasons for mass movements in the Himalayas and the Western Ghats:- In our country, debris avalanches and landslides occur very frequently in the Himalayas . There are many reasons for this. 1) One, the Himalayas are tectonically active. 2)They are mostly made up of sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated and semi-consolidated deposits. 3) The slopes are very steep. Compared to the Himalayas, the Nilgiris bordering Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Western Ghats along the west coast are relatively tectonically stable and are mostly made up of very hard rocks; but, still, debris avalanches and landslides occur though not as frequently as in the Himalayas, in these hills. 1) Many slopes are steeper with almost vertical cliffs and escarpments in the Western Ghats and Nilgiris. 2) Mechanical weathering due to temperature changes and ranges is pronounced. 3) They receive heavy amounts of rainfall over short periods. So, there is almost direct rock fall quite frequently in these places along with landslides and debris avalanches.

##Question:Explain different types of mass movements. Enumerate the reasons for mass movements in the Himalayas and the Western Ghats.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:Mass movements transfer the mass of rock debris down the slopes under the direct influence of gravity. That means, air, water or ice do not carry debris with them from place to place but on the other hand, the debris may carry with it air, water or ice. The movements of mass may range from slow to rapid, affecting shallow to deep columns of materials and include creep, flow, slide, and fall. Gravity exerts its force on all matter, both bedrock and the products of weathering. So, weathering is not a pre-requisite for mass movement though it aids mass movements. Mass movements are very active over weathered slopes rather than over un-weathered materials. Mass movements can be grouped under two major classes: (i) slow movements; (ii) rapid movements. (i)Slow Movements:- a) Creep: It is one type under this category that can occur on moderately steep, soil-covered slopes. The movement of materials is extremely slow and imperceptible except through extended observation. Materials involved can be soil or rock debris. Depending upon the type of material involved, several types of creep viz., soil creep, talus creeps, rock creep, rock-glacier creep, etc., can be identified. b) Solifluction : It involves slow downslope flowing soil mass or fine-grained rock debris saturated or lubricated with water. This process is quite common in moist temperate areas where surface melting of deeply frozen ground and long-continued rain respectively, occur frequently. When the upper portions get saturated and when the lower parts are impervious to water percolation, flowing occurs in the upper parts. (ii)Rapid Movements These movements are most prevalent in humid climatic regions and occur over gentle to steep slopes. a) Earth Flow : Movement of water-saturated clayey or silty earth materials down low-angle terraces or hillsides is known as earth flow. Quite often, the materials slump making step-like terraces and leaving arcuate scarps at their heads and an accumulation bulge at the toe. When slopes are steeper, even the bedrock, especially of soft sedimentary rocks like shale or deeply weathered igneous rock, may slide downslope. b) Mud Flow : In the absence of vegetation cover and with heavy rainfall, thick layers of weathered materials get saturated with water and either slowly or rapidly flow down along definite channels. It looks like a stream of mud within a valley. When the mudflows emerge out of channels onto the Piedmont or plains, they can be very destructive engulfing roads, bridges, and houses. Mudflows occur frequently on the slopes of erupting or recently erupted volcanoes. Volcanic ash, dust, and other fragments turn into mud due to heavy rains and flow down as tongues or streams of mud causing great destruction to human habitations. c) Debris avalanche : It is more characteristic of humid regions with or without vegetation cover and occurs in narrow tracks on steep slopes. This debris avalanche can be much faster than the mudflow. A debris avalanche is similar to snow avalanche. d) Landslides : These are relatively rapid and perceptible movements. The materials involved are relatively dry. The size and shape of the detached mass depend on the nature of discontinuities in the rock, the degree of weathering and the steepness of the slope. Depending upon the type of movement of materials several types are identified in this category. · Slump is slipping of one or several units of rock debris with a backward rotation with respect to the slope over which the movement takes place. · Rapid rolling or sliding of earth debris without backward rotation of mass is known as debris slide. · Debris fall is nearly a free fall of earth debris from a vertical or overhanging face. Sliding of individual rock masses down bedding, joint or fault surfaces is Rockslide. · Rockfall is free-falling of rock blocks over any steep slope keeping itself away from the slope. Rockfalls occur from the superficial layers of the rock face, an occurrence that distinguishes it from rockslide which affects materials up to a substantial depth. Reasons for mass movements in the Himalayas and the Western Ghats:- In our country, debris avalanches and landslides occur very frequently in the Himalayas . There are many reasons for this. 1) One, the Himalayas are tectonically active. 2)They are mostly made up of sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated and semi-consolidated deposits. 3) The slopes are very steep. Compared to the Himalayas, the Nilgiris bordering Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Western Ghats along the west coast are relatively tectonically stable and are mostly made up of very hard rocks; but, still, debris avalanches and landslides occur though not as frequently as in the Himalayas, in these hills. 1) Many slopes are steeper with almost vertical cliffs and escarpments in the Western Ghats and Nilgiris. 2) Mechanical weathering due to temperature changes and ranges is pronounced. 3) They receive heavy amounts of rainfall over short periods. So, there is almost direct rock fall quite frequently in these places along with landslides and debris avalanches.

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What is weathering? Explain different types of weathering process with examples. (150 words)

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##Question:What is weathering? Explain different types of weathering process with examples. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Explain different types of denudation processes with examples. (150 words)

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##Question:Explain different types of denudation processes with examples. (150 words)##Answer:,

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Write Short notes on: 1. Types of erosions 3. Difference between subsequent and antecedent streams

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##Question:Write Short notes on: 1. Types of erosions 3. Difference between subsequent and antecedent streams##Answer:,

31,557

The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate.(250 words

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##Question:The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate.(250 words##Answer:,

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Briefly discuss about the Stalin’s Policy of Collectivization of Farms. (150 words)

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##Question:Briefly discuss about the Stalin’s Policy of Collectivization of Farms. (150 words)##Answer:,

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The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate.(250 words

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##Question:The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate.(250 words##Answer:,

31,560

Briefly discuss about the Stalin’s Policy of Collectivization of Farms

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##Question:Briefly discuss about the Stalin’s Policy of Collectivization of Farms##Answer:,

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वैश्वीकरण एक दो-धारी तलवार है ,जो एक ओर आर्थिक संवृद्धि को सुनिश्चित करता हैं किन्तु दूसरी ओर राष्ट्रीय संप्रभुता पर हमला करता है ,स्थानीय संस्कृति को विनष्ट करता है और आर्थिक एवं सामाजिक स्थिरता के लिए खतरा उत्पन्न करता है |भारतीय समाज के सन्दर्भ में कथन का आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिए| (200 शब्द)

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##Question:वैश्वीकरण एक दो-धारी तलवार है ,जो एक ओर आर्थिक संवृद्धि को सुनिश्चित करता हैं किन्तु दूसरी ओर राष्ट्रीय संप्रभुता पर हमला करता है ,स्थानीय संस्कृति को विनष्ट करता है और आर्थिक एवं सामाजिक स्थिरता के लिए खतरा उत्पन्न करता है |भारतीय समाज के सन्दर्भ में कथन का आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिए| (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

31,562

वैश्वीकरण का लाभ यद्यपि समाज के सभी वर्गों को प्रत्यक्ष तथा अप्र्यत्यक्ष रूप में अवश्य हुआ है किन्तु यदि हम भारतीय किसानों पर गंभीरता पूर्वक विचार करे तो स्थिति विपरीत पाते है |कथन का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए| (200 शब्द)

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##Question:वैश्वीकरण का लाभ यद्यपि समाज के सभी वर्गों को प्रत्यक्ष तथा अप्र्यत्यक्ष रूप में अवश्य हुआ है किन्तु यदि हम भारतीय किसानों पर गंभीरता पूर्वक विचार करे तो स्थिति विपरीत पाते है |कथन का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए| (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

31,563

SC/ST कानून के सन्दर्भ में उच्चतम न्यायलय के निर्णय के अलोक में दलितों की प्रक्रिया के क्या कारण है ? क्या इसमें राजनीतिक परिदृश्य या राजनीतिक उत्कंठा अधिक है ?टिप्पणी कीजिए|(200 शब्द)

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##Question:SC/ST कानून के सन्दर्भ में उच्चतम न्यायलय के निर्णय के अलोक में दलितों की प्रक्रिया के क्या कारण है ? क्या इसमें राजनीतिक परिदृश्य या राजनीतिक उत्कंठा अधिक है ?टिप्पणी कीजिए|(200 शब्द)##Answer:,

31,564

वैश्वीकरण के कारण भारतीय कृषकों एवं कृषि में आए सकारात्मक एवं नकारात्मक परिवर्तन पर टिप्पणी कीजिए| (200 शब्द)

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##Question:वैश्वीकरण के कारण भारतीय कृषकों एवं कृषि में आए सकारात्मक एवं नकारात्मक परिवर्तन पर टिप्पणी कीजिए| (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

31,565

भारत में महिलाओं पर वैश्वीकरण के सकारात्मक एवं नकारात्मक प्रभावों पर चर्चा कीजिए |UPSC ,2015 (200 शब्द)

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##Question:भारत में महिलाओं पर वैश्वीकरण के सकारात्मक एवं नकारात्मक प्रभावों पर चर्चा कीजिए |UPSC ,2015 (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

31,566

वैश्वीकरण ने भारत में सांस्कृतिक विविधता के आंतरक (कोर) को किस सीमा तक प्रभावित किया है ?स्पष्ट कीजिए |UPSC 2016 (200 शब्द)

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##Question:वैश्वीकरण ने भारत में सांस्कृतिक विविधता के आंतरक (कोर) को किस सीमा तक प्रभावित किया है ?स्पष्ट कीजिए |UPSC 2016 (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

31,567

वैश्वीकरण सांस्कृतिक प्रभुत्व एवं समरूपता की एक परिघटना है |इसने विविधतामूलक भारतीय समाज संस्कृति के समक्ष किन चुनौतियों को उत्पन्न किया है ,कुछ उदाहरणों की मदद से प्रस्तुत कीजिए|(150-200 शब्द)

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##Question:वैश्वीकरण सांस्कृतिक प्रभुत्व एवं समरूपता की एक परिघटना है |इसने विविधतामूलक भारतीय समाज संस्कृति के समक्ष किन चुनौतियों को उत्पन्न किया है ,कुछ उदाहरणों की मदद से प्रस्तुत कीजिए|(150-200 शब्द)##Answer:,,

31,568

आतंकवाद वैश्वीकरण के समानान्तर एक व्यवस्था के रूप में सक्रिय है |क्या इसके विकास में वैश्वीकरण की कोई भूमिका है ?परीक्षण कीजिए| (150-200 शब्द/10 अंक)

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##Question:आतंकवाद वैश्वीकरण के समानान्तर एक व्यवस्था के रूप में सक्रिय है |क्या इसके विकास में वैश्वीकरण की कोई भूमिका है ?परीक्षण कीजिए| (150-200 शब्द/10 अंक)##Answer:,

31,569

भारत में मध्यवर्गी कामकाजी महिला की अवस्थिति को पितृतंत्र किस प्रकार प्रभावित करता है ? UPSC ,2014 (200 शब्द)

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##Question:भारत में मध्यवर्गी कामकाजी महिला की अवस्थिति को पितृतंत्र किस प्रकार प्रभावित करता है ? UPSC ,2014 (200 शब्द)##Answer:,

31,570

भारतीय बैंकिंग व्यवस्था के समक्ष उत्पन्न एक गंभीर समस्या के रूप में NPA को ख़त्म करने के लिए उठाये गए महत्वपूर्ण उपायों की चर्चा करें| (शब्द 200)

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##Question:भारतीय बैंकिंग व्यवस्था के समक्ष उत्पन्न एक गंभीर समस्या के रूप में NPA को ख़त्म करने के लिए उठाये गए महत्वपूर्ण उपायों की चर्चा करें| (शब्द 200)##Answer:,

31,571

इन्सोल्वेंसी एंड बैंकरप्सी कोड को लागू करने के मुख्य उद्येश्यों के साथ –साथ उसके मुख्य प्रावधानों की चर्चा करें|

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##Question:इन्सोल्वेंसी एंड बैंकरप्सी कोड को लागू करने के मुख्य उद्येश्यों के साथ –साथ उसके मुख्य प्रावधानों की चर्चा करें|##Answer:,

31,572

"Federalism is more of sharing of responsibilities rather than sharing of power."Discuss the statement in the context of cooperative federalism. (150 words)

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##Question:"Federalism is more of sharing of responsibilities rather than sharing of power."Discuss the statement in the context of cooperative federalism. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,573

Discuss evolution of rti in India ?

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##Question:Discuss evolution of rti in India ?##Answer:,

31,574

Discuss provision of constitution regarding federalism ?discuss the need of competitive federalism in developing india?

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##Question:Discuss provision of constitution regarding federalism ?discuss the need of competitive federalism in developing india?##Answer:,

31,575

What are external state and non- state actors? What challenges do they pose for India’s internal security? Discuss. (200 words)

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##Question:What are external state and non- state actors? What challenges do they pose for India’s internal security? Discuss. (200 words)##Answer:,

31,576

How External state actors could offer threat to Indian Internal Security? (150 words)

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##Question:How External state actors could offer threat to Indian Internal Security? (150 words)##Answer:,

31,577

The no of people of CAPF are moving out of the service have been seen in the recent times. What could be the possible causes? Suggest some remedies for that also. (150 words)

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##Question:The no of people of CAPF are moving out of the service have been seen in the recent times. What could be the possible causes? Suggest some remedies for that also. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,578

Discuss the twin deficits faced by the Indian economy over the past decade. Also differentiate between FDI and FPI. (200 words)

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##Question:Discuss the twin deficits faced by the Indian economy over the past decade. Also differentiate between FDI and FPI. (200 words)##Answer:,

31,579

Write short note on the following: a) Debt Market b) Quantitative Easing

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##Question:Write short note on the following: a) Debt Market b) Quantitative Easing##Answer:,

31,580

What do understand by FPI ? Discuss the different routes through which FPI can be brought in India.

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##Question:What do understand by FPI ? Discuss the different routes through which FPI can be brought in India.##Answer:,

31,581

Discuss the twin deficits faced by the Indian economy over the past decade. Also differentiate between FDI and FPI. (200 words)

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##Question:Discuss the twin deficits faced by the Indian economy over the past decade. Also differentiate between FDI and FPI. (200 words)##Answer:,

31,582

Jet streams play a significant role in influencing the weather conditions across the world. Discuss with special reference to the Indian Monsoon. (200 words)

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##Question:Jet streams play a significant role in influencing the weather conditions across the world. Discuss with special reference to the Indian Monsoon. (200 words) ##Answer:,

31,583

Briefly explain the parameters used by IMD for the prediction of Indian monsoons and challenges faced by IMD. (150 words)

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##Question:Briefly explain the parameters used by IMD for the prediction of Indian monsoons and challenges faced by IMD. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,584

Discuss the various factors which mainly influence monsoon in India. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss the various factors which mainly influence monsoon in India. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,585

Explain the process of arrival and retreat of monsoon in India. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Explain the process of arrival and retreat of monsoon in India. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

31,586

Discuss various branches of the south-west monsoon in India and the associated rainfall distribution pattern. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss various branches of the south-west monsoon in India and the associated rainfall distribution pattern. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,587

It is argued that India US relationship has witnessed a qualitative shift in recent times. Explain by identifying significant features of India-US relation?(250 words)

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##Question:It is argued that India US relationship has witnessed a qualitative shift in recent times. Explain by identifying significant features of India-US relation?(250 words) ##Answer:,

31,588

Briefly discuss the evolution of Civil Nuclear Deal between India and USA.

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##Question:Briefly discuss the evolution of Civil Nuclear Deal between India and USA.##Answer:,

31,589

Discuss the significance of India being included as Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) country.

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##Question:Discuss the significance of India being included as Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) country.##Answer:,

31,590

Write a short note on each of the following: a. Foundational Agreements b. 2+2 Dialogue

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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following: a. Foundational Agreements b. 2+2 Dialogue##Answer:,

31,591

Discuss the circumstances that facilitated the rise of Nazism in Germany and role of Hitler in it. (200 words|

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##Question:Discuss the circumstances that facilitated the rise of Nazism in Germany and role of Hitler in it. (200 words|##Answer:,

31,592

Discuss the characteristics of Nazism and how far it is similar or different with fascism. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss the characteristics of Nazism and how far it is similar or different with fascism. (150 words)##Answer:,

31,593

Why did President Hindenburg not try to stop Hitler from passing the Enabling Act in March 1933? (150 words)

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##Question:Why did President Hindenburg not try to stop Hitler from passing the Enabling Act in March 1933? (150 words)##Answer:,

31,594

Write short notes on the following a) Military fascism in Japan b) Fascism in Spain (50 words each)

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##Question:Write short notes on the following a) Military fascism in Japan b) Fascism in Spain (50 words each)##Answer:,

31,595