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Write short notes on 1. Meiji Restoration 2. Sunyat Sen 3.Panama Canal
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##Question:Write short notes on 1. Meiji Restoration 2. Sunyat Sen 3.Panama Canal##Answer:.
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How far were the western powers successful in Colonising China? Explain the situation in China at the beginning of 20th century.
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##Question:How far were the western powers successful in Colonising China? Explain the situation in China at the beginning of 20th century.##Answer:.
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Write short notes on (75 words each) 1. Meiji Restoration 2. Sunyat Sen 3.Panama Canal
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##Question:Write short notes on (75 words each) 1. Meiji Restoration 2. Sunyat Sen 3.Panama Canal##Answer:.
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By 1950, the world saw the rise of Multipolar World with different Political systems. Critically Examine.
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##Question:By 1950, the world saw the rise of Multipolar World with different Political systems. Critically Examine.##Answer:.
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Write short notes on the following: (150 words/10 marks) 1. Causes of World War 2. Impact of World War
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: (150 words/10 marks) 1. Causes of World War 2. Impact of World War##Answer:.
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By 1950, the world saw the rise of Multipolar World with different Political systems. Critically Examine.
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##Question:By 1950, the world saw the rise of Multipolar World with different Political systems. Critically Examine.##Answer:.
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Write short notes on:( 100 words each) a) Battle of Jutland c) Balkan Wars
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##Question:Write short notes on:( 100 words each) a) Battle of Jutland c) Balkan Wars##Answer:.
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Will the intended legislative changes make the act more effective in reducing the incidence of child labour in India? What are the implications .Comment.
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##Question:Will the intended legislative changes make the act more effective in reducing the incidence of child labour in India? What are the implications .Comment.##Answer:.
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Write short notes on Child Delinquency
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##Question:Write short notes on Child Delinquency##Answer:.
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Describe the causes of Child marriage with respect to the latest Census Report, 2011.
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##Question:Describe the causes of Child marriage with respect to the latest Census Report, 2011.##Answer:.
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Explain the functioning of Lok Adalat?
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##Question:Explain the functioning of Lok Adalat? ##Answer:.
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Explain the need of Fast Track Courts and its Pros and Cons?
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##Question:Explain the need of Fast Track Courts and its Pros and Cons?##Answer:.
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(1) Speaker pro tem (5o words)(2) Special powers of Rajya sabha(150)
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##Question:(1) Speaker pro tem (5o words)(2) Special powers of Rajya sabha(150)##Answer:.
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Discuss powers of Speaker. (150 words)
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##Question:Discuss powers of Speaker. (150 words)##Answer:.
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"Indian constitution is a bag of borrowing." Explain. (200 words)
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##Question:"Indian constitution is a bag of borrowing." Explain. (200 words)##Answer:.
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write short note on following:- 1) Agreement on Agriculture (80 words) 2) Trade facilitation agreement(80 words)
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##Question:write short note on following:- 1) Agreement on Agriculture (80 words) 2) Trade facilitation agreement(80 words)##Answer:.
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To what extent the contemporary urban planning gets inspired or inputs from the Indus Valley Civilisation? Discuss
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##Question:To what extent the contemporary urban planning gets inspired or inputs from the Indus Valley Civilisation? Discuss##Answer:.
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How Indian federalism is different from US federalism? (150 words)
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##Question:How Indian federalism is different from US federalism? (150 words)##Answer:.
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What are factors due to which the constitution of India resulted into the lengthiest written constitution in the world?(100 words)
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##Question:What are factors due to which the constitution of India resulted into the lengthiest written constitution in the world?(100 words)##Answer:.
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What are the two most important characteristics of Indus Valley Civilization? (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What are the two most important characteristics of Indus Valley Civilization? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Briefly mention the different parts of the Mauryan Pillars. Compare Mauryan Pillars with Archaemenia Pillars. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Briefly mention the different parts of the Mauryan Pillars. Compare Mauryan Pillars with Archaemenia Pillars. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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The art of pottery making during Mauryan Empire was at its zenith. Elaborate. (150 words)
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##Question:The art of pottery making during Mauryan Empire was at its zenith. Elaborate. (150 words)##Answer:.
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What are the causes of poverty in India? What are the major programmes started by government of India to eradicate poverty.
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##Question:What are the causes of poverty in India? What are the major programmes started by government of India to eradicate poverty.##Answer:.
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What are the specific changes in occurred in structure of disaster management?
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##Question:What are the specific changes in occurred in structure of disaster management? ##Answer:.
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Write a short note on ‘Gujarat Disaster Management Model’.
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##Question:Write a short note on ‘Gujarat Disaster Management Model’. ##Answer:.
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What is the recommendation of 2nd ARC report regarding disaster management? (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What is the recommendation of 2nd ARC report regarding disaster management? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Explain, why the framers of Indian constitution have preferred a synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy?
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##Question:Explain, why the framers of Indian constitution have preferred a synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy?##Answer:.
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To what extent Hitler can be held responsible for causing World War II? Critically discuss.
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##Question:To what extent Hitler can be held responsible for causing World War II? Critically discuss.##Answer:.
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Why did Britain and France follow the Policy of appeasement? Do you think Policy of appeasement brought about the Second World War?
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##Question:Why did Britain and France follow the Policy of appeasement? Do you think Policy of appeasement brought about the Second World War? ##Answer:.
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Write a note of the followings (150 words/10 marks) Fascism in Japan. Discuss the role of Hitler in the Spanish Civil War.
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##Question:Write a note of the followings (150 words/10 marks) Fascism in Japan. Discuss the role of Hitler in the Spanish Civil War. ##Answer:.
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Do you think Mussolini can be held responsible for emergence of fascism in Italy? Elaborate.
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##Question:Do you think Mussolini can be held responsible for emergence of fascism in Italy? Elaborate.##Answer:.
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Cave tradition though started in the Mauryan period it achieved glorious heights during the Gupta period. Elucidate?
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##Question:Cave tradition though started in the Mauryan period it achieved glorious heights during the Gupta period. Elucidate? ##Answer:.
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Expalin Different parts of Stupa with their Significance? Nature-Easy 2-What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?
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##Question:Expalin Different parts of Stupa with their Significance? Nature-Easy 2-What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?##Answer:.
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What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?
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##Question:What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance? ##Answer:.
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Expalin Different parts of Stupa with their Significance?
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##Question:Expalin Different parts of Stupa with their Significance?##Answer:.
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What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?
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##Question:What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?##Answer:.
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What are the various forms of foreign investment in India and what are the routes of FDI in India?
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##Question:What are the various forms of foreign investment in India and what are the routes of FDI in India? ##Answer:.
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What is the difference between FDI and FPI? (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:What is the difference between FDI and FPI? (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016: ESSAY TOPICSStudy about following topics:- 1. If development is not engendered, it is endangered 2. Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare 3. Cooperative federalism: Myth or reality 4. Cyberspace and Internet: Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run 5. Near jobless growth in India: An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms 6. Digital Economy: A leveller or a source of economic inequality
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##Question:UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016: ESSAY TOPICSStudy about following topics:- 1. If development is not engendered, it is endangered 2. Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare 3. Cooperative federalism: Myth or reality 4. Cyberspace and Internet: Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run 5. Near jobless growth in India: An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms 6. Digital Economy: A leveller or a source of economic inequality##Answer:.
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What is difference between unitary and federal form of government?(200)
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##Question:What is difference between unitary and federal form of government?(200)##Answer:.
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Write a brief note about non-federal feature of rajya sabha.(200)
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##Question:Write a brief note about non-federal feature of rajya sabha.(200)##Answer:.
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Kashmir problem which was prevalent since 1947 exclusively changed its face in 1989. Explain. (200 words)
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##Question:Kashmir problem which was prevalent since 1947 exclusively changed its face in 1989. Explain. (200 words)##Answer:.
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What are the different kinds of terrorism existing in India? (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What are the different kinds of terrorism existing in India? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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What is water jihad and money jihad?(100 words)
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##Question:What is water jihad and money jihad?(100 words)##Answer:.
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How to calculate GDP by income methods. Analyse.
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##Question:How to calculate GDP by income methods. Analyse.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on ICOR.
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##Question:Write a short note on ICOR. ##Answer:.
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Expansion for the sake of expansion not only proved disastrous for Aurangzeb but also for the whole Mughal Empire.Elaborate.
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##Question:Expansion for the sake of expansion not only proved disastrous for Aurangzeb but also for the whole Mughal Empire.Elaborate.##Answer:.
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Briefly discuss copyright and trade mark. (150)
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##Question:Briefly discuss copyright and trade mark. (150)##Answer:.
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Why FDI is not involved in some sectors like gambling etc. in India?
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##Question:Why FDI is not involved in some sectors like gambling etc. in India?##Answer:.
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Write a short note on MIGA. (100 Words/10 marks)
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##Question:Write a short note on MIGA. (100 Words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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What is double taxation system?
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##Question:What is double taxation system? ##Answer:.
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Defection not only causes instability in the Government. But also shakes peoples’ faith in democracy. Explain (200)
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##Question:Defection not only causes instability in the Government. But also shakes peoples’ faith in democracy. Explain (200)##Answer:.
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Is whip undemocratic or challenges the democratic principles of Government? Comment.(150 words)
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##Question:Is whip undemocratic or challenges the democratic principles of Government? Comment.(150 words)##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on:a) Consolidated fund of India (50)b) Contingency fund of India (50)
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##Question:Write a brief note on:a) Consolidated fund of India (50)b) Contingency fund of India (50)##Answer:.
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In the context of growing extremism and pessimism it has been observed that many youths are getting recruited in the extremists’ organisation. Device a comprehensive strategy to de-radicalise the youth of India.
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##Question:In the context of growing extremism and pessimism it has been observed that many youths are getting recruited in the extremists’ organisation. Device a comprehensive strategy to de-radicalise the youth of India.##Answer:.
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Write short notes on counter insurgency agencies in India.(200 words)
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##Question:Write short notes on counter insurgency agencies in India.(200 words)##Answer:.
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Under development has sown the seeds of insurgency in India. Comment(150 words)
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##Question:Under development has sown the seeds of insurgency in India. Comment(150 words)##Answer:.
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Explain Mansabdari and Jagirdari system? How far were they responsible for the decline of Mughal Empire? (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Explain Mansabdari and Jagirdari system? How far were they responsible for the decline of Mughal Empire? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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How the urban planning of Indus Valley Civilisation is inspiring a generation of architects whose structures manifest the remains of Indus Valley?
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##Question:How the urban planning of Indus Valley Civilisation is inspiring a generation of architects whose structures manifest the remains of Indus Valley? ##Answer:.
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Why architecture is important source of knowledge regarding life of people?
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##Question:Why architecture is important source of knowledge regarding life of people? ##Answer:.
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What are the distinct characteristics of pillars of Mauryan Empire? (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What are the distinct characteristics of pillars of Mauryan Empire? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Anglo-French rivalry not only had an impact in many of the Western countries , but also in India during 18th century. Elaborate
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##Question:Anglo-French rivalry not only had an impact in many of the Western countries , but also in India during 18th century. Elaborate##Answer:.
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Explain the causes and consequences of Battle of Plassey? (200 words)
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##Question:Explain the causes and consequences of Battle of Plassey? (200 words)##Answer:.
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Explain the various causes and results of Battle of Buxar ?(150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Explain the various causes and results of Battle of Buxar ?(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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The Ghadar movement in the early 20th century suffered from many weaknesses and was ultimately a failure but a glorious failure nonetheless. [200 words]
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##Question:The Ghadar movement in the early 20th century suffered from many weaknesses and was ultimately a failure but a glorious failure nonetheless. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the contribution of militant nationalism to Indian freedom struggle. Also how did key International events shaped the ideologies and strategies of these militant struggles? [200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the contribution of militant nationalism to Indian freedom struggle. Also how did key International events shaped the ideologies and strategies of these militant struggles? [200 words] ##Answer:.
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How did Gandhi’s struggle in South Africa shape his thoughts and opinions and influenced the course of nationalist struggle in India? [200 words]
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##Question:How did Gandhi’s struggle in South Africa shape his thoughts and opinions and influenced the course of nationalist struggle in India? [200 words] ##Answer:.
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What was Khilfat issue? How did it led to Hindu Muslim unity against the British Rule? [200 words]
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##Question:What was Khilfat issue? How did it led to Hindu Muslim unity against the British Rule? [200 words] ##Answer:.
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What were the differences between Swarajists and no changers? Why did Gandhi sided with the swarajists? What were the achievements of the Swarajists?[200 words]
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##Question:What were the differences between Swarajists and no changers? Why did Gandhi sided with the swarajists? What were the achievements of the Swarajists?[200 words]##Answer:.
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What are the major recommendations of Nehru report? Discuss how different people and groups responded to Nehru report? [200 words]
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##Question: What are the major recommendations of Nehru report? Discuss how different people and groups responded to Nehru report? [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Compare and contrast the features of Odisha and Chandela School of Temple Architecture?
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##Question:Compare and contrast the features of Odisha and Chandela School of Temple Architecture?##Answer:.
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Compare and contrast the features of Odisha and Chandela School of Temple Architecture?
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##Question:Compare and contrast the features of Odisha and Chandela School of Temple Architecture?##Answer:.
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Explain the Basic features of sculptures during Gupta Age?
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##Question:Explain the Basic features of sculptures during Gupta Age? ##Answer:.
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List down the differences in Odisha , Chandela and Solanki Style of Temples? (150 words, 10 marks)
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##Question:List down the differences in Odisha , Chandela and Solanki Style of Temples? (150 words, 10 marks)##Answer:.
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Describe the features of socialism with special reference to Democratic socialism and social democracy. Though both ideologies were similar in origin and aim to achieve to socialist order, still they differ. Justify. [200 words]
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##Question:Describe the features of socialism with special reference to Democratic socialism and social democracy. Though both ideologies were similar in origin and aim to achieve to socialist order, still they differ. Justify. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the different forms of Socialism. [150 words]
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##Question:Discuss the different forms of Socialism. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Karl Marx socialism. [150 words/10 marks]
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##Question:Write a short note on Karl Marx socialism. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:.
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Describe the features of socialism with special reference to Democratic socialism and social democracy. Though both ideologies were similar in origin and aim to achieve to socialist order, still they differ. Justify. [200 words]
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##Question:Describe the features of socialism with special reference to Democratic socialism and social democracy. Though both ideologies were similar in origin and aim to achieve to socialist order, still they differ. Justify. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the different forms of Socialism. [150 words]
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##Question:Discuss the different forms of Socialism. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Karl Marx socialism. [150 words/10 marks]
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##Question:Write a short note on Karl Marx socialism. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:.
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February Revolution was not the result of immediate grievances, there existed long term reasons too. Mention those short term and long term causes for February revolution. [200 words]
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##Question:February Revolution was not the result of immediate grievances, there existed long term reasons too. Mention those short term and long term causes for February revolution. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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February Revolution was not the result of immediate grievances, there existed long term reasons too. Mention those short term and long term causes for February revolution. [200 words]
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##Question:February Revolution was not the result of immediate grievances, there existed long term reasons too. Mention those short term and long term causes for February revolution. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Discuss the political reforms introduced by Lenin. [150 words]
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##Question:Discuss the political reforms introduced by Lenin. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Stalinism. [150 words]
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##Question:Write a short note on Stalinism. [150 words]##Answer:.
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February Revolution was not the result of immediate grievances, there existed long term reasons too. Mention those short term and long term causes for February revolution. [200 words]
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##Question:February Revolution was not the result of immediate grievances, there existed long term reasons too. Mention those short term and long term causes for February revolution. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Discuss the political reforms introduced by Lenin. [150 words]
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##Question:Discuss the political reforms introduced by Lenin. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Stalinism. [150 words]
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##Question:Write a short note on Stalinism. [150 words]##Answer:.
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What steps Mikhail Gorbachev took to improve situation after he recognised failures of Soviet economic system. [200 words]
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##Question:What steps Mikhail Gorbachev took to improve situation after he recognised failures of Soviet economic system. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the reasons for fall of USSR. [150 words]
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##Question: Discuss the reasons for fall of USSR. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Cultural Revolution. [150 words]
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##Question:Write a short note on Cultural Revolution. [150 words]##Answer:.
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What steps Mikhail Gorbachev took to improve situation after he recognised failures of Soviet economic system. [200 words]
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##Question:What steps Mikhail Gorbachev took to improve situation after he recognised failures of Soviet economic system. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the reasons for fall of USSR. [150 words]
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##Question:Discuss the reasons for fall of USSR. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Cultural Revolution. [150 words]
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##Question:Write a short note on Cultural Revolution. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Gandhi v/s Ambedkar debate. [150 words]
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##Question:Write a short note on Gandhi v/s Ambedkar debate. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the reasons for selection of salt as a central issue of Civil Disobedience Movement. [150 words]
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##Question:Discuss the reasons for selection of salt as a central issue of Civil Disobedience Movement. [150 words] ##Answer:.
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What is collegium system? How did this evolve over a period of time? Give an account of the criticisms often levelled against the practice of collegium system with suggestions to bring improvement. [250 words]
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##Question:What is collegium system? How did this evolve over a period of time? Give an account of the criticisms often levelled against the practice of collegium system with suggestions to bring improvement. [250 words]##Answer:.
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What is a National Court of Appeal? What are the advantages of setting up of National Court of appeal? Why the Government rejected this proposal? [250 words]
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##Question:What is a National Court of Appeal? What are the advantages of setting up of National Court of appeal? Why the Government rejected this proposal? [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure,’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. [250 words]
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##Question:Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure,’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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What is PIL? It is an instrument which has helped to bring the justice closer to the weaker sections of the society. Discuss. [200 words]
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##Question:What is PIL? It is an instrument which has helped to bring the justice closer to the weaker sections of the society. Discuss. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Governors owe their allegiance to the Constitution, not the Centre. Discuss with examples. [250 words]
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##Question:Governors owe their allegiance to the Constitution, not the Centre. Discuss with examples. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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