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“Lok Adalat ensures Participative justice”. Explain the Phrase along with other features of the Lok Adalat. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:“Lok Adalat ensures Participative justice”. Explain the Phrase along with other features of the Lok Adalat. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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What are the salient features of Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016? Critically examine the provisions of the bill. [250 words]
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##Question:What are the salient features of Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016? Critically examine the provisions of the bill. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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What are the different methods of acquiring Citizenship of India? [150 words/10 marks]
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##Question:What are the different methods of acquiring Citizenship of India? [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:.
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44th Amendment Act 1978 acted as an antidote to the distortions introduced by 42nd Amendment Act 1976 in the Indian Constitution. In light of this statement analyse how the 44th Amendment Act ensured survival of democracy in India. [250 words]
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##Question:44th Amendment Act 1978 acted as an antidote to the distortions introduced by 42nd Amendment Act 1976 in the Indian Constitution. In light of this statement analyse how the 44th Amendment Act ensured survival of democracy in India. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Write down the differences between Article 352 and Article 356. [150 words]
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##Question:Write down the differences between Article 352 and Article 356. [150 words] ##Answer:.
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Mention how Trabeate architecture was replaced by Indo-islamic architecture.Bring out the features of Indo-islamic architecture?
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##Question:Mention how Trabeate architecture was replaced by Indo-islamic architecture.Bring out the features of Indo-islamic architecture?##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on exchange rate determination system.
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##Question:Write a brief note on exchange rate determination system.##Answer:.
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What is the difference between capital account convertibility and current account convertibility? (150 words /10 Marks)
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##Question:What is the difference between capital account convertibility and current account convertibility? (150 words /10 Marks)##Answer:.
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Write a short notes on any three of the following: (a)Hot money (b)hard currency (c) Tobin Tax (d) floating rate
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##Question:Write a short notes on any three of the following: (a)Hot money (b)hard currency (c) Tobin Tax (d) floating rate##Answer:.
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Discuss briefly the outcomes of Nairobi ministerial conference.(250)
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##Question:Discuss briefly the outcomes of Nairobi ministerial conference.(250)##Answer:.
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Write short Note on:- 1. International development association (80) 2. IBRD (80)
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##Question:Write short Note on:- 1. International development association (80) 2. IBRD (80)##Answer:.
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Compare and Contrast Hoysala and Vessara Style of Architecture?
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##Question:Compare and Contrast Hoysala and Vessara Style of Architecture?##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on Judicial Activism. Do you think judicial activism is the other name for judicial overreach? Explain. (200 words)
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##Question:Write a brief note on Judicial Activism. Do you think judicial activism is the other name for judicial overreach? Explain. (200 words) ##Answer:.
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What are the two principles on which Indian citizenship is based ? (75 words)
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##Question:What are the two principles on which Indian citizenship is based ? (75 words)##Answer:.
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What are the ways in which an Indian citizen can lose Citizenship? (150 word/10 marks)
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##Question:What are the ways in which an Indian citizen can lose Citizenship? (150 word/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council. (250) UPSC Mains 2015.
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##Question:Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council. (250) UPSC Mains 2015.##Answer:.
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Fatehpur Sikri, the city that Akbar built and made his capital, is considered as an architectural marvel of medieval India. Discuss its architecture and historical importance. (200 Words)
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##Question:Fatehpur Sikri, the city that Akbar built and made his capital, is considered as an architectural marvel of medieval India. Discuss its architecture and historical importance. (200 Words)##Answer:.
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Write a short note Neo roman style of modern Indian architecture.
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##Question:Write a short note Neo roman style of modern Indian architecture.##Answer:.
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Explain indo gothic architecture with suitable illustration.
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##Question:Explain indo gothic architecture with suitable illustration.##Answer:.
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What is the current situation of convertibility in India? How it is beneficial to Indian economy?
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##Question:What is the current situation of convertibility in India? How it is beneficial to Indian economy? ##Answer:.
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Write a short note on REER.
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##Question:Write a short note on REER. ##Answer:.
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What are the benefits of market based exchange rate? (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What are the benefits of market based exchange rate? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Examine the philosophy of the Indian Constitution which is said to be found in the Preamble to our constitution.(200 words)
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##Question: Examine the philosophy of the Indian Constitution which is said to be found in the Preamble to our constitution.(200 words)##Answer:.
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Critically analyse the corporate social responsibility Concept.(250)
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##Question:Critically analyse the corporate social responsibility Concept.(250)##Answer:.
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Differentiate b/w Disinvestment & Privatisation. (200)
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##Question:Differentiate b/w Disinvestment & Privatisation. (200)##Answer:.
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Mysore had distinct elements of a modern state which were absent in other regional powers.Discuss.
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##Question:Mysore had distinct elements of a modern state which were absent in other regional powers.Discuss.##Answer:.
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What are the causes and consequences of Anglo-Mysore war? (150 words/10 marks)
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What led to decline of Maratha Empire?
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##Question:What led to decline of Maratha Empire? ##Answer:.
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What do you mean by Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status? What is the current situation of MFN status between India and Pakistan?
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##Question:What do you mean by Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status? What is the current situation of MFN status between India and Pakistan?##Answer:.
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Consider the following statements with reference to National Treatment Principle of WTO:
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Write a short note on “Swiss Formula”.
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Write a short note on “Swiss Formula”.
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##Question:Write a short note on “Swiss Formula”. ##Answer:.
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Explain the difference between the Indian Constitution and western ideas in the light of understanding of secularism.(150 words)
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##Question:Explain the difference between the Indian Constitution and western ideas in the light of understanding of secularism.(150 words)##Answer:.
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What do you mean by democratic socialism?(150 words)
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##Question:What do you mean by democratic socialism?(150 words)##Answer:.
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JAM trinity can act as a good enabler for DBT but various issues are there in its effective implementation. List out these problems & suggest solutions for them. (250)
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##Question:JAM trinity can act as a good enabler for DBT but various issues are there in its effective implementation. List out these problems & suggest solutions for them. (250)##Answer:.
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Explain briefly FPTP System? Should India switch to single transferable vote system to conduct the elections in Lok Sabha and State Legislature? Critically analyse.(200 words)
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##Question:Explain briefly FPTP System? Should India switch to single transferable vote system to conduct the elections in Lok Sabha and State Legislature? Critically analyse.(200 words)##Answer:.
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What is ICOR and how it influences the economy of India?(150 words/10 marks)
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Does India need bankruptcy code for economy?
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Write a short note on purchasing power parity. (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:Write a short note on purchasing power parity. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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Discuss role of FAO in reducing hunger at Global level. (200)
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##Question:Discuss role of FAO in reducing hunger at Global level. (200)##Answer:.
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What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent? (10 marks | 150 words)
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##Question:What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent? (10 marks | 150 words)##Answer:.
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Define the terms Legality and Morality. Illustrate differences between them through examples.Difficulty level – Medium (10 marks | 150 words)
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##Question:Define the terms Legality and Morality. Illustrate differences between them through examples.Difficulty level – Medium (10 marks | 150 words) ##Answer:.
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What do you understand by value conflict? Discuss with examples how such value conflicts can be resolved? Difficulty level – Medium (10 marks | 150 words)
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##Question:What do you understand by value conflict? Discuss with examples how such value conflicts can be resolved? Difficulty level – Medium (10 marks | 150 words)##Answer:.
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Discuss the economic impact of British rule in India. Also, elaborate on how the British economic colonial policies underwent a change in the post-Industrial Revolution era? (150 Words/ 10 Marks)
Approach: Introduction- Brief explain the broad purpose of British Economic policies Main Body- 1. Write down the economic impact of British rule in India 2. Elaborate on how the British economic colonial policies underwent a change in the post-Industrial Revolution era. Conclusion- With the help of data show the ...
##Question:Discuss the economic impact of British rule in India. Also, elaborate on how the British economic colonial policies underwent a change in the post-Industrial Revolution era? (150 Words/ 10 Marks)##Answer:Approach: Introduction- Brief explain the broad purpose of British Economic policies Main Body- 1. Wri...
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In recent years many internet based start-ups have come up in food technology sector. Critically analyse their business model and their impact on the food sector. (200 Words)
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##Question:In recent years many internet based start-ups have come up in food technology sector. Critically analyse their business model and their impact on the food sector. (200 Words)##Answer:.
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Discuss problem faced by Indian food industry substantiate with examples?
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##Question:Discuss problem faced by Indian food industry substantiate with examples?##Answer:.
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Write a short note on infrastructure development models with example s?
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##Question:Write a short note on infrastructure development models with example s?##Answer:.
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A former Chief Election Commissioner joined a political party and contested elections. There are various views on this issue. One view is that a former Election Commissioner is an independent citizen and has a right to join any political party and to contest election. According to the other view, leaving this possibili...
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##Question:A former Chief Election Commissioner joined a political party and contested elections. There are various views on this issue. One view is that a former Election Commissioner is an independent citizen and has a right to join any political party and to contest election. According to the other view, leaving thi...
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Identify two personalities who have influenced your life. Indentify different values of these personalities that have influenced you and also write how these values have helped you in your personal life ? 200 words
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##Question:Identify two personalities who have influenced your life. Indentify different values of these personalities that have influenced you and also write how these values have helped you in your personal life ? 200 words ##Answer:.
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Critically analyse the role of religion in maintaining the ethical and moral values of society with special emphasis on contemporary context.(150 Words)
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##Question:Critically analyse the role of religion in maintaining the ethical and moral values of society with special emphasis on contemporary context.(150 Words)##Answer:.
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Discuss the ethical issues involved in dictating and reminding how a woman should dress in different societies across the world. (150 Words)
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##Question:Discuss the ethical issues involved in dictating and reminding how a woman should dress in different societies across the world. (150 Words) ##Answer:.
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Elaborate upon the four important life events of Buddha and how they are represented in the Stupa architecture.(150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Elaborate upon the four important life events of Buddha and how they are represented in the Stupa architecture.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Write short note on three different school of sculpture with special emphasis on their features.
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##Question:Write short note on three different school of sculpture with special emphasis on their features.##Answer:.
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Elaborate on the differences between Mauryan and post-Mauryan architectural trends.(150 words/10marks)
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##Question:Elaborate on the differences between Mauryan and post-Mauryan architectural trends.(150 words/10marks)##Answer:.
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Explain the different Land revenue policies of British rule. Also elaborate their impact on Indian peasantry?
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##Question:Explain the different Land revenue policies of British rule. Also elaborate their impact on Indian peasantry? ##Answer:.
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Ajanta caves are described as a classical example of architectural development. Discuss with special emphasis on fresco paintings. (10 marks,150 words)
Approach: Introduction: Briefly mention about the Ajanta Caves. Main Body: Discuss why Ajanta caves are described as the classical example of architectural development in ancient Indian history with special emphasis on fresco paintings. Conclusion: Conclude appropriately. Answer: The Ajanta Caves are rock-cut c...
##Question:Ajanta caves are described as a classical example of architectural development. Discuss with special emphasis on fresco paintings. (10 marks,150 words)##Answer:Approach: Introduction: Briefly mention about the Ajanta Caves. Main Body: Discuss why Ajanta caves are described as the classical example of arch...
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Who decides which constituency is to be reserved? On what basis is this decision taken?(150 words)
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##Question:Who decides which constituency is to be reserved? On what basis is this decision taken?(150 words)##Answer:.
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What is the difference between the system of reservation of constituencies and the system of separate electorate?(150 words)
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##Question:What is the difference between the system of reservation of constituencies and the system of separate electorate?(150 words)##Answer:.
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To what extent the war of 1857 was the first war of Independence.Discuss.
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##Question:To what extent the war of 1857 was the first war of Independence.Discuss.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the different styles of temples. Give examples.
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##Question:Write a short note on the different styles of temples. Give examples. ##Answer:.
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Why Ellora caves are considered a wonder of architecture in India? (150 words/ 10 marks)
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##Question:Why Ellora caves are considered a wonder of architecture in India? (150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:.
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What are the advantages of written constitution over unwritten constitution? Explain with illustration. (200 words)
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##Question:What are the advantages of written constitution over unwritten constitution? Explain with illustration. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Dicuss the causes and impact of war of 1857?
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##Question:Dicuss the causes and impact of war of 1857? ##Answer:.
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What were the reasons for the rise of Quit India movement? Elaborate (200)
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##Question:What were the reasons for the rise of Quit India movement? Elaborate (200)##Answer:.
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Write a note on different aspects and elements of India’s classical dance system
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##Question:Write a note on different aspects and elements of India’s classical dance system##Answer:.
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The long term aim of introducing the Act of Government of India Act 1935 was to weaken the freedom movement .Explain.
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##Question:The long term aim of introducing the Act of Government of India Act 1935 was to weaken the freedom movement .Explain.##Answer:.
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What are the special provisions conferred upon the state of JnK under article 370 of the constitution? What are the positive and negative implications of this article for JnK and integrity of India?
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##Question:What are the special provisions conferred upon the state of JnK under article 370 of the constitution? What are the positive and negative implications of this article for JnK and integrity of India? ##Answer:.
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Write short notes on: 1. Administration of Union Territories 2. Procedure for formation of new States
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##Question:Write short notes on: 1. Administration of Union Territories 2. Procedure for formation of new States##Answer:.
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What do you understand by cooperative and competitive federalism? What are the advantages of these forms of federalism for the states and India as a whole? [250 words]
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##Question:What do you understand by cooperative and competitive federalism? What are the advantages of these forms of federalism for the states and India as a whole? [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Give a brief account of NITI ayog. [150 words]
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##Question:Give a brief account of NITI ayog. [150 words] ##Answer:.
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Discuss different aspects and elements of Classical dances of India with examples.
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##Question:Discuss different aspects and elements of Classical dances of India with examples.##Answer:.
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Compare and contrast Hindustani and Classical School of music. (150 words)
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##Question:Compare and contrast Hindustani and Classical School of music. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Democracy and federalism are essential features of our constitution and are part of its basic structure". Examine the given statement in the context of Cooperative federalism. (250 words)
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##Question:Democracy and federalism are essential features of our constitution and are part of its basic structure". Examine the given statement in the context of Cooperative federalism. (250 words)##Answer:.
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How judicial setup in India proves unitary bias of Indian federalism? (200 words)
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##Question:How judicial setup in India proves unitary bias of Indian federalism? (200 words)##Answer:.
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Ancient civilization in Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. [250 words]
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##Question:Ancient civilization in Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Write a note on urban planning in Indus Valley Civilization. [200 words]
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##Question:Write a note on urban planning in Indus Valley Civilization. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Ancient civilization in Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. [250 words]
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##Question:Ancient civilization in Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Write a note on urban planning in Indus Valley Civilization. [200 words]
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##Question:Write a note on urban planning in Indus Valley Civilization. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Ancient civilization in Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. [250 words]
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##Question:Ancient civilization in Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. [250 words] ##Answer:.
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Write a note on urban planning in Indus Valley Civilization. [200 words]
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##Question:Write a note on urban planning in Indus Valley Civilization. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Explain the significance of Model Code of Conduct.(150 words)
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##Question:Explain the significance of Model Code of Conduct.(150 words)##Answer:.
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Enumerate the disadvantages of Single Transferable Vote System.(150 words)
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##Question:Enumerate the disadvantages of Single Transferable Vote System.(150 words)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the Temple architecture and cave paintings of Gupta Age.(200)
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##Question:Write a short note on the Temple architecture and cave paintings of Gupta Age.(200)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the Temple architecture and cave paintings of Gupta Age.(200)
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##Question:Write a short note on the Temple architecture and cave paintings of Gupta Age.(200)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the Temple architecture and cave paintings of Gupta Age.(200)
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##Question:Write a short note on the Temple architecture and cave paintings of Gupta Age.(200)##Answer:.
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“Human beings should always be treated as ‘ends’ in themselves and never as merely `means’.” Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern techno-economic society. (Nature - Medium) [200 words]
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##Question:“Human beings should always be treated as ‘ends’ in themselves and never as merely `means’.” Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern techno-economic society. (Nature - Medium) [200 words]##Answer:.
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Define the following dimensions of ethics. Explain with the help of suitable examples. (50 Words each) i) Consequential Ethics ii) Deontological Ethics iii) Virtue Ethics iv) Rights based Ethics
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##Question:Define the following dimensions of ethics. Explain with the help of suitable examples. (50 Words each) i) Consequential Ethics ii) Deontological Ethics iii) Virtue Ethics iv) Rights based Ethics ##Answer:.
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Evaluate the success of anti-defection law with examples. Do you think it strengthens the democratic institution of our country?(200 words)
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##Question:Evaluate the success of anti-defection law with examples. Do you think it strengthens the democratic institution of our country?(200 words)##Answer:.
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What do you mean by criminalization of politics?(150 words)
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##Question:What do you mean by criminalization of politics?(150 words)##Answer:.
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Discuss the significance of democracy within the political parties.(150 words)
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##Question:Discuss the significance of democracy within the political parties.(150 words)##Answer:.
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Write short note on Jagidari crisis?
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##Question:Write short note on Jagidari crisis? ##Answer:.
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Discuss the causes of decline of Mughal Empire with illustration.
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##Question:Discuss the causes of decline of Mughal Empire with illustration.##Answer:.
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Differentiate between the Achaemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Discuss the purpose of pillars. (150words/10 Marks)
.Approach Introduction Introduce with Mauryas. Body. Briefly mention the similarity of the Achaemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Mention the differences. Mention the purpose of pillars. Conclusion Conclude with any significance or summarized conclusion can be written. Answer After the foundation of M...
##Question:Differentiate between the Achaemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Discuss the purpose of pillars. (150words/10 Marks)##Answer:.Approach Introduction Introduce with Mauryas. Body. Briefly mention the similarity of the Achaemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Mention the differences. Mention the purp...
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Write short notes on: (a) Popular initiates during Mauryan period. [150 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on: (a) Popular initiates during Mauryan period. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the relevance of Stupa’s in Buddha’s life. [150 words/10 marks]
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##Question:Discuss the relevance of Stupa’s in Buddha’s life. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:.
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Differentiate between the Achemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Discuss the uses of pillars. [200 words]
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##Question:Differentiate between the Achemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Discuss the uses of pillars. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Write short notes on: (a) Popular initiates during Mauryan period. [150 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on: (a) Popular initiates during Mauryan period. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the relevance of Stupa’s in Buddha’s life. [100 words]
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##Question:Discuss the relevance of Stupa’s in Buddha’s life. [100 words]##Answer:.
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Differentiate between the Achemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Discuss the uses of pillars. [200 words]
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##Question:Differentiate between the Achemenian pillars and Mauryan pillars. Discuss the uses of pillars. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Write short notes on: (a) Popular initiates during Mauryan period. [150 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on: (a) Popular initiates during Mauryan period. [150 words]##Answer:.
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