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Differentiate between eastern and western coastal plains with example. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Differentiate between eastern and western coastal plains with example. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Briefly discuss about importance of peninsular plateau. (150 words)
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##Question:Briefly discuss about importance of peninsular plateau. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Indian Ocean region is not only pivot for India’s growth but also have strategic importance, why? Whether rising presence of China in Indian Ocean region with different projects such as Maritime Silk Route is alarming bells for India to protect its interest in Indian Ocean region. Critically analyze.
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##Question:Indian Ocean region is not only pivot for India’s growth but also have strategic importance, why? Whether rising presence of China in Indian Ocean region with different projects such as Maritime Silk Route is alarming bells for India to protect its interest in Indian Ocean region. Critically analyze.##Answer:.
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Briefly explain the following term: a) Spice Route b) Cotton Route c) Maritime Silk Route
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##Question:Briefly explain the following term: a) Spice Route b) Cotton Route c) Maritime Silk Route##Answer:.
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What is Indian Maritime policy 2015? What is its significance in Indian Ocean Region? Explain. (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:What is Indian Maritime policy 2015? What is its significance in Indian Ocean Region? Explain. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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What is Sagarmala Project? What type of challenges will it address? What is it strategic importance for India? Explain
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##Question:What is Sagarmala Project? What type of challenges will it address? What is it strategic importance for India? Explain##Answer:.
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Whether China’s involvement in the Indian ocean region is threatening the image of India being a Net Security Provider in the Indian ocean region? Could India’s soft diplomacy approach balance this China’s move? Critically analyze. (250 Words/15 Marks)
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##Question:Whether China’s involvement in the Indian ocean region is threatening the image of India being a Net Security Provider in the Indian ocean region? Could India’s soft diplomacy approach balance this China’s move? Critically analyze. (250 Words/15 Marks)##Answer:.
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What are challenges being faced by India in Indian ocean region ? Briefly explain the solution for them. (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:What are challenges being faced by India in Indian ocean region ? Briefly explain the solution for them. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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What is biome? How is it different from Biosphere and Eco-system? Explain Different type of biomes
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##Question:What is biome? How is it different from Biosphere and Eco-system? Explain Different type of biomes##Answer:.
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Critically analyse the relation between India and Bangladesh. [200 words]
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##Question:Critically analyse the relation between India and Bangladesh. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Critically analyse the relation between India and Bangladesh. [200 words]
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##Question:Critically analyse the relation between India and Bangladesh. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Critically analyse the recent developments in India-Myanmar relations. Also, explain the significance of Kaladan Multimodal Project for India. [200 words]
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##Question:Critically analyse the recent developments in India-Myanmar relations. Also, explain the significance of Kaladan Multimodal Project for India. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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Indian diaspora is more prosperous than before and its involvement in India’s development is increasing. How has India’s engagement with its diaspora evolved over the years? Highlight the initiatives taken by the government to fruitfully engage with the diaspora and also comment on the emerging challenges in this context.
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##Question:Indian diaspora is more prosperous than before and its involvement in India’s development is increasing. How has India’s engagement with its diaspora evolved over the years? Highlight the initiatives taken by the government to fruitfully engage with the diaspora and also comment on the emerging challenges in this context.##Answer:.
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Write short notes on a. HIT and Nepal b. LLRC
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##Question:Write short notes on a. HIT and Nepal b. LLRC##Answer:.
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Analyse the cultural significance of Nepal in India’s neighbourhood policy in the wake of growing cooperation between China and Nepal(200 words)
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##Question:Analyse the cultural significance of Nepal in India’s neighbourhood policy in the wake of growing cooperation between China and Nepal(200 words)##Answer:.
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Indian diaspora is more prosperous than before and its involvement in India’s development is increasing. How has India’s engagement with its diaspora evolved over the years? Highlight the initiatives taken by the government to fruitfully engage with the diaspora and also comment on the emerging challenges in this context.(200 words/10marks)
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##Question:Indian diaspora is more prosperous than before and its involvement in India’s development is increasing. How has India’s engagement with its diaspora evolved over the years? Highlight the initiatives taken by the government to fruitfully engage with the diaspora and also comment on the emerging challenges in this context.(200 words/10marks)##Answer:.
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Write short notes on a. HIT and Nepal b. LLRC
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##Question:Write short notes on a. HIT and Nepal b. LLRC##Answer:.
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Analyse the cultural significance of Nepal in India’s neighbourhood policy in the wake of growing cooperation between China and Nepal.
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##Question:Analyse the cultural significance of Nepal in India’s neighbourhood policy in the wake of growing cooperation between China and Nepal.##Answer:.
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Geographical statistics of India show that almost 54% of the land is vulnerable to earthquakes. Classify the different regions of the country with respect to earthquakes and also suggest measures needed to overcome the associated damages in vulnerable zones? (200 Words/10 Marks)
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##Question:Geographical statistics of India show that almost 54% of the land is vulnerable to earthquakes. Classify the different regions of the country with respect to earthquakes and also suggest measures needed to overcome the associated damages in vulnerable zones? (200 Words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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Explain the classification of the earthquake zones of India.
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##Question:Explain the classification of the earthquake zones of India. ##Answer:.
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Explain what is Tsunami? How is receding water on the coast related to Tsunami?
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##Question:Explain what is Tsunami? How is receding water on the coast related to Tsunami?##Answer:.
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Discuss the social and economic factor impacting the life cycle of a joint family. [ 200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the social and economic factor impacting the life cycle of a joint family. [ 200 words]##Answer:.
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Critically analyse the impact of endogenous forces of change on Indian Society.
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##Question:Critically analyse the impact of endogenous forces of change on Indian Society.##Answer:.
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"Modernity has entered Indian Context, but through assimilation and not replacement." Comment
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##Question:"Modernity has entered Indian Context, but through assimilation and not replacement." Comment##Answer:.
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"Indian society is confronting series of dilemmas and paradoxes". Critically Examine.
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##Question:"Indian society is confronting series of dilemmas and paradoxes". Critically Examine. ##Answer:.
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Define regime of a river. Compare and contrast the Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers.
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##Question:Define regime of a river. Compare and contrast the Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the following: 1. Water Shed 2. Catchment Area
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##Question:Write a short note on the following: 1. Water Shed 2. Catchment Area##Answer:.
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Uneducated and unorganized local level government system makes Panchayats and Samitis mainly political institutions rather than effective instruments of governance. Discuss [250 words]UPSC MAINS 2015
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##Question:Uneducated and unorganized local level government system makes Panchayats and Samitis mainly political institutions rather than effective instruments of governance. Discuss [250 words]UPSC MAINS 2015 ##Answer:.
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Write Short note on 1-Community development Programme 2-National Extension Programme
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##Question:Write Short note on 1-Community development Programme 2-National Extension Programme##Answer:.
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Though Gandhian ideology of Local Self Government was institutionalized by 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, the functioning of Panchayats altogether show a different picture. Critically examine the statement and also discuss recommendations of Second ARC to improve functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
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##Question:Though Gandhian ideology of Local Self Government was institutionalized by 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, the functioning of Panchayats altogether show a different picture. Critically examine the statement and also discuss recommendations of Second ARC to improve functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions. ##Answer:.
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Write short note on 1-State Election Commission 2-State Finance Commission
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##Question:Write short note on 1-State Election Commission 2-State Finance Commission ##Answer:.
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There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome? (200 words)
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##Question:There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome? (200 words) ##Answer:.
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Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy
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##Question:Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on potential of biofuels in India.
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##Question:Write a brief note on potential of biofuels in India.##Answer:.
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There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome?
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##Question:There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome? ##Answer:.
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Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy
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##Question:Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on potential of biofuels in India.
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##Question:Write a brief note on potential of biofuels in India. ##Answer:.
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Explain what is Tsunami? How is receding water on the coast related to Tsunami? [250 Words]
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##Question:Explain what is Tsunami? How is receding water on the coast related to Tsunami? [250 Words]##Answer:.
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Write Short Note on :(50 words each) 1-Volconoes 2-Hotspot
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##Question:Write Short Note on :(50 words each) 1-Volconoes 2-Hotspot##Answer:.
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Fluvial process creates different erosional and depositional land forms. Illustrate with examples[250 words]
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##Question:Fluvial process creates different erosional and depositional land forms. Illustrate with examples[250 words]##Answer:.
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Explain the different erosional and depositional landforms formed by Groundwater, Glaciers and Winds. (150 words/ 10 marks)
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##Question:Explain the different erosional and depositional landforms formed by Groundwater, Glaciers and Winds. (150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:.
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What is the meaning of Parliamentary form of government? Don’t you think Presidential form of government is more effective in India? Discuss [200 Words]
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##Question:What is the meaning of Parliamentary form of government? Don’t you think Presidential form of government is more effective in India? Discuss [200 Words] ##Answer:.
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What Fundamental Rights are being denied to the homeless in their everyday life? Illustrate. Suggest long term measures to address the issue. (200 words)
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##Question:What Fundamental Rights are being denied to the homeless in their everyday life? Illustrate. Suggest long term measures to address the issue. (200 words) ##Answer:.
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What Fundamental Rights are being denied to the homeless in their everyday life? Illustrate. Suggest long term measures to address the issue. (200 words)
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##Question:What Fundamental Rights are being denied to the homeless in their everyday life? Illustrate. Suggest long term measures to address the issue. (200 words) ##Answer:.
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Enumerate the differences between FRs and other constitutional rights?(200 words)
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##Question:Enumerate the differences between FRs and other constitutional rights?(200 words) ##Answer:.
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Explain the objective of doctrine of eclipse in the context of Article 13 of our Constitution.(150 words)
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##Question:Explain the objective of doctrine of eclipse in the context of Article 13 of our Constitution.(150 words) ##Answer:.
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The large scale migration from Bangladesh has significantly altered demographics in India’s northeastern states, leading to social, economic, and political tensions coupled with identity issues. With respect to the statement, discuss the issues that surfaced Assam during 1970s. How successful is the government in tackling these issues? (300-400 words)
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##Question:The large scale migration from Bangladesh has significantly altered demographics in India’s northeastern states, leading to social, economic, and political tensions coupled with identity issues. With respect to the statement, discuss the issues that surfaced Assam during 1970s. How successful is the government in tackling these issues? (300-400 words)##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on the wrongs done during the Emergency period.(150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Write a brief note on the wrongs done during the Emergency period.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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What are the factors responsible for ethnic crisis in Assam? How was it resolved? (150 words)
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##Question:What are the factors responsible for ethnic crisis in Assam? How was it resolved? (150 words)##Answer:.
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The problem of Punjab is rooted in communalism rather than linguistic regionalism, which further grew into extremism, separatism and terrorism. Critically examine.
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##Question:The problem of Punjab is rooted in communalism rather than linguistic regionalism, which further grew into extremism, separatism and terrorism. Critically examine.##Answer:.
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What were the problems that surrounded Kashmir post 1980s and culminated into exodus of Kashmiri Pandits?
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##Question:What were the problems that surrounded Kashmir post 1980s and culminated into exodus of Kashmiri Pandits?##Answer:.
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The large scale migration from Bangladesh has significantly altered demographics in India’s northeastern states, leading to social, economic, and political tensions coupled with identity issues. With respect to the statement, discuss the issues that surfaced Assam during 1970s. How successful is the government in tackling these issues? (300-400 words)
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##Question:The large scale migration from Bangladesh has significantly altered demographics in India’s northeastern states, leading to social, economic, and political tensions coupled with identity issues. With respect to the statement, discuss the issues that surfaced Assam during 1970s. How successful is the government in tackling these issues? (300-400 words)##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on the wrongs done during the Emergency period.
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##Question:Write a brief note on the wrongs done during the Emergency period. ##Answer:.
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What are the factors responsible for ethnic crisis in Assam? How was it resolved?
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##Question:What are the factors responsible for ethnic crisis in Assam? How was it resolved? ##Answer:.
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The problem of Punjab is rooted in communalism rather than linguistic regionalism, which further grew into extremism, separatism and terrorism. Critically examine.
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##Question:The problem of Punjab is rooted in communalism rather than linguistic regionalism, which further grew into extremism, separatism and terrorism. Critically examine.##Answer:.
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What were the problems that surrounded Kashmir post 1980s and culminated into exodus of Kashmiri Pandits?
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##Question:What were the problems that surrounded Kashmir post 1980s and culminated into exodus of Kashmiri Pandits? ##Answer:.
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To what extent implementation of Mandal Commission report has altered the caste structure in the context of India?
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##Question:To what extent implementation of Mandal Commission report has altered the caste structure in the context of India? ##Answer:.
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Discuss the factors that necessitated land reforms.
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##Question:Discuss the factors that necessitated land reforms.##Answer:.
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Article 370 owes its birth to the unusual circumstances under which Jammu and Kashmir joined India in the late 1940s. Comment.
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##Question:Article 370 owes its birth to the unusual circumstances under which Jammu and Kashmir joined India in the late 1940s. Comment. ##Answer:.
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Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh.
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##Question:Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh. ##Answer:.
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To what extent implementation of Mandal Commission report has altered the caste structure in the context of India?
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##Question:To what extent implementation of Mandal Commission report has altered the caste structure in the context of India? ##Answer:.
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Discuss the factors that necessitated land reforms.
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##Question:Discuss the factors that necessitated land reforms. ##Answer:.
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Article 370 owes its birth to the unusual circumstances under which Jammu and Kashmir joined India in the late 1940s. Comment.
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##Question:Article 370 owes its birth to the unusual circumstances under which Jammu and Kashmir joined India in the late 1940s. Comment. ##Answer:.
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Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh.
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##Question:Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh. ##Answer:.
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What are new developments in space exploration and astronomy in recent years? Highlight major achievements of India in astronomy and astrophysics research.(200 words)
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##Question:What are new developments in space exploration and astronomy in recent years? Highlight major achievements of India in astronomy and astrophysics research.(200 words) ##Answer:.
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What is telemedicine? Briefly mention both merits and demerits of it.
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##Question:What is telemedicine? Briefly mention both merits and demerits of it.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Propulsion System.
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##Question:Write a short note on Propulsion System.##Answer:.
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“India’s destiny is not caste in stone”. Critically examine.
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##Question:“India’s destiny is not caste in stone”. Critically examine.##Answer:.
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The life cycle of joint family is based on economic factors and not only social values. Discuss.
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##Question:The life cycle of joint family is based on economic factors and not only social values. Discuss.##Answer:.
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Family as an institution is marked by continuity and change in context of Indian society. Comment.
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##Question:Family as an institution is marked by continuity and change in context of Indian society. Comment.##Answer:.
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Politicization of caste has given way to Casteization of politics. Critically Analyse.
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##Question:Politicization of caste has given way to Casteization of politics. Critically Analyse.##Answer:.
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To what extent democratic institutions have been able to alter caste system in the context of Indian society?
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##Question:To what extent democratic institutions have been able to alter caste system in the context of Indian society?##Answer:.
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What are Eco-sensitive areas? Whether Western Ghats is part of Eco sensitive areas?In Western Ghats, are invasive plants species driving animals into conflict with humans? Explain. (200 words)
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##Question:What are Eco-sensitive areas? Whether Western Ghats is part of Eco sensitive areas?In Western Ghats, are invasive plants species driving animals into conflict with humans? Explain. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Briefly explain the types Forest Biomes with their location in India and World.
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##Question:Briefly explain the types Forest Biomes with their location in India and World.##Answer:.
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Briefly explain the Aquatic Biomes. And what are Oligotrophic lakes in aquatic biomes? How does it convert into Eutrophic lakes? Explain.
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##Question:Briefly explain the Aquatic Biomes. And what are Oligotrophic lakes in aquatic biomes? How does it convert into Eutrophic lakes? Explain.##Answer:.
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Explain the phenomenon of Demographic Dividend in context of India. Do you think India has the capacity to take advantage of Demographic Dividend?
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##Question:Explain the phenomenon of Demographic Dividend in context of India. Do you think India has the capacity to take advantage of Demographic Dividend?##Answer:.
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Internal migration not only affects the migrant but also source and destination regions. Discuss. Suggest some measures to tackle the problem.
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##Question:Internal migration not only affects the migrant but also source and destination regions. Discuss. Suggest some measures to tackle the problem.##Answer:.
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Define the concept of replacement fertility rate. Discuss the factors responsible for high fertility rate in India
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##Question:Define the concept of replacement fertility rate. Discuss the factors responsible for high fertility rate in India##Answer:.
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Critically examine the factors responsible for high IMR in India. Suggest the steps that have been taken by the government to address the problem.
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##Question:Critically examine the factors responsible for high IMR in India. Suggest the steps that have been taken by the government to address the problem.##Answer:.
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Right to freedom is also called as indispensable part of Indian constitution. Discuss
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##Question:Right to freedom is also called as indispensable part of Indian constitution. Discuss ##Answer:.
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Enumerate the differences between the “Procedure established by law” and “Due process of law”.(150 words)
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##Question:Enumerate the differences between the “Procedure established by law” and “Due process of law”.(150 words)##Answer:.
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How can we infer the freedom of press from the fundamental right of freedom to speech and expression? Explain. (150 words)
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##Question:How can we infer the freedom of press from the fundamental right of freedom to speech and expression? Explain. (150 words) ##Answer:.
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SAARC failed to fill vacuum in different areas despite having a lot potential in South Asia when world is changing from unipolar to multipolar, why? Whether it should be allowed to drift into oblivion? Critically analyze.
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##Question:SAARC failed to fill vacuum in different areas despite having a lot potential in South Asia when world is changing from unipolar to multipolar, why? Whether it should be allowed to drift into oblivion? Critically analyze.##Answer:.
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What is the importance of the BBIN group of countries and why are they in news? Can BBIN be a replacement for SAARC when Pakistan is not ready to give its support to India in South Asian issues? Explain. (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:What is the importance of the BBIN group of countries and why are they in news? Can BBIN be a replacement for SAARC when Pakistan is not ready to give its support to India in South Asian issues? Explain. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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What is TTIP? What type of challenges will it address? Does it have any importance for India? Explain
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##Question:What is TTIP? What type of challenges will it address? Does it have any importance for India? Explain##Answer:.
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What is potential of RCEP? What type of challenges will it put for India? Whether our Service sector will be benefited from it? Critically analyze. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What is potential of RCEP? What type of challenges will it put for India? Whether our Service sector will be benefited from it? Critically analyze. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Trade blocks such as RCEP would minimize the role and importance of WTO. Comment. (200 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Trade blocks such as RCEP would minimize the role and importance of WTO. Comment. (200 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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What are new developments in defence technologies? Discuss developments in naval and air defence in recent past. (200 words)
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##Question:What are new developments in defence technologies? Discuss developments in naval and air defence in recent past. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on AGNI missile system of India.
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##Question:Write a brief note on AGNI missile system of India.##Answer:.
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Comment on the naval superiority of India in the Indian Ocean
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##Question:Comment on the naval superiority of India in the Indian Ocean##Answer:.
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Surrogacy is both a need as well as has become the source of income for many". In the context of the statement, discuss to what extent putting a blanket ban on commercial surrogacy is justified.
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##Question:Surrogacy is both a need as well as has become the source of income for many". In the context of the statement, discuss to what extent putting a blanket ban on commercial surrogacy is justified.##Answer:.
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To what extent gender stereotyping impacts the social position of Women in society?
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##Question:To what extent gender stereotyping impacts the social position of Women in society? ##Answer:.
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Discuss various economic and socio-cultural forces that are driving increasing feminization of agriculture in India.
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##Question:Discuss various economic and socio-cultural forces that are driving increasing feminization of agriculture in India. ##Answer:.
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Critically analyse to what extent the maternity leave bill will ensure greater participation of women in work force.
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##Question:Critically analyse to what extent the maternity leave bill will ensure greater participation of women in work force. ##Answer:.
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Feminization of work has led to women empowerment. Critically analyse.
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##Question:Feminization of work has led to women empowerment. Critically analyse.##Answer:.
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How patriarchies impact the position of the middle class women?
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##Question:How patriarchies impact the position of the middle class women?##Answer:.
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To what extent sexual harassment at work place act has insured reduction in victimisation of women at work place due to patriarchal mind-set? Discuss.
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##Question:To what extent sexual harassment at work place act has insured reduction in victimisation of women at work place due to patriarchal mind-set? Discuss.##Answer:.
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While some contend that prostitution is victimless crimes others argue that it is inherently immoral commercially exploitative and promotes the repression of women in India. In this context discuss should prostitution is legalise in India.
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##Question:While some contend that prostitution is victimless crimes others argue that it is inherently immoral commercially exploitative and promotes the repression of women in India. In this context discuss should prostitution is legalise in India.##Answer:.
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What are the social and economic consequences of abolishing child labor?
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##Question:What are the social and economic consequences of abolishing child labor?##Answer:.
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Discuss the causes of Juvenile delinquency.
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##Question:Discuss the causes of Juvenile delinquency.##Answer:.
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