sid-th26/mains_question · Datasets at Hugging Face

What is Non – Alignment Principle? Do you think that NAM still has relevance in current scenario? [200 words]

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##Question:What is Non – Alignment Principle? Do you think that NAM still has relevance in current scenario? [200 words] ##Answer:.

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Critically analyse the relation between India and Bangladesh. [150 words/10 marks]

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##Question:Critically analyse the relation between India and Bangladesh. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Homeostasis mechanism in an ecosystem? How is it maintained and what is the significance of it in an ecosystem?

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##Question:What do you understand by Homeostasis mechanism in an ecosystem? How is it maintained and what is the significance of it in an ecosystem? ##Answer:.

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Differentiate between natural and man made ecosystem?

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##Question:Differentiate between natural and man made ecosystem? ##Answer:.

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Discuss the significance of gaseous and sedimentary cycles.

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##Question:Discuss the significance of gaseous and sedimentary cycles. ##Answer:.

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1. What do you understand by Homeostasis mechanism in an ecosystem? How is it maintained and what is the significance of it in an ecosystem?

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##Question:1. What do you understand by Homeostasis mechanism in an ecosystem? How is it maintained and what is the significance of it in an ecosystem? ##Answer:.

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Differentiate between natural and man made ecosystem?

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##Question:Differentiate between natural and man made ecosystem?##Answer:.

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Discuss the significance of gaseous and sedimentary cycles.

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##Question:Discuss the significance of gaseous and sedimentary cycles. ##Answer:.

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Define ecological pyramids and describe with examples, pyramids of number and biomass.

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##Question:Define ecological pyramids and describe with examples, pyramids of number and biomass.##Answer:.

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What is primary productivity? Give brief description of factors that affect primary productivity. (150 words)

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##Question:What is primary productivity? Give brief description of factors that affect primary productivity. (150 words)##Answer:.

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Give an account of energy flow in an ecosystem.

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##Question:Give an account of energy flow in an ecosystem. ##Answer:.

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Define ecological pyramids and describe with examples, pyramids of number and biomass.( 150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:Define ecological pyramids and describe with examples, pyramids of number and biomass.( 150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.

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What is primary productivity? Give brief description of factors that affect primary productivity.

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##Question:What is primary productivity? Give brief description of factors that affect primary productivity. ##Answer:.

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Give an account of energy flow in an ecosystem.

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##Question:Give an account of energy flow in an ecosystem. ##Answer:.

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Discuss various impacts of El Nino and La Nina on the Indian Monsoon and agriculture sector. (150 Words/10 Marks)

Approach: 1) In brief, explain the importance of Indian monsoon 2) Discuss the impact of El Nino & La Nina on Indian Monsoon 3) Conclude briefly Answer) Monsoon is a familiar though a little known climatic phenomenon. It is a recurring event i.e. it repeats after a certain frequency of time – a year in our case. But, it may not be uniform in every period (year). There are a lot of factors that affect its duration and intensity over India. And one such event is the El Nino and LA Nino phenomenon. El Nino and La Nina are the opposite phases of what is known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle . The ENSO cycle is a scientific term that describes the fluctuations in temperature between the ocean and atmosphere in the east-central Equatorial Pacific. (The area between South America and Australia )These deviations from normal surface temperatures can have large-scale impacts not only on ocean processes but also on global weather and climate, including India. Impacts of El Nino on India - Drought or scant rainfall in western pacific/Asia ie India leads to many undesirable circumstances such as below than normal rainfall known as drought year which affects the Indian economy particularly, Agriculture as follows: In India, almost 50% of the area under cultivation is rain-fed, thus heavily dependent on the climate of India. Therefore, Lower agricultural production means lower GDP. A favourable southwest summer monsoon is critical in securing water for irrigating Indian crops. So, a significant reduction in total rainfall results in a drought-like situation as we experience every year in regions like southernand eastern Maharashtra, northern Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Farmers suicide" s as they are not able to repay the loan that they had taken for growing the crop. Also, Shortages in food supply result in high inflation, which pushes the RBI and the government to adopt a more cautious approach thereby affecting the economic growth rate of the nation. It often results in major sources of freshwater drying up leading to a water crisis like situation . The groundwater level will also go down. This would not only affect the supply of drinking water but also supplies of water into canals and hand-pumps for agricultural irrigation. Another important source of income for the farmers is livestock and fisheries , which too are affected severely by the drought. Impacts of La Nina on India- It is basically a reversal of the process of El Nino . It results in the cooling of water in Eastern pacific and a low-pressure zone is created over western pacific. This phenomenon is beneficial for Indian monsoon as it fastens and strengthens the process of Indian monsoon giving us a good amount of rainfall . However, More rains also mean flooding situations in India which too will affect the Indian economy as it damages the crop; again spiking up the food supply and leading to inflation like situation. Although research is still going on the clear after effects of El Nino and La-Nino, so far there has been no established direct relation between EL Nino and La Nina. ( Sir has dictated some statistics related to impact, use them in your answer as an ending of the given question).

##Question:Discuss various impacts of El Nino and La Nina on the Indian Monsoon and agriculture sector. (150 Words/10 Marks)##Answer:Approach: 1) In brief, explain the importance of Indian monsoon 2) Discuss the impact of El Nino & La Nina on Indian Monsoon 3) Conclude briefly Answer) Monsoon is a familiar though a little known climatic phenomenon. It is a recurring event i.e. it repeats after a certain frequency of time – a year in our case. But, it may not be uniform in every period (year). There are a lot of factors that affect its duration and intensity over India. And one such event is the El Nino and LA Nino phenomenon. El Nino and La Nina are the opposite phases of what is known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle . The ENSO cycle is a scientific term that describes the fluctuations in temperature between the ocean and atmosphere in the east-central Equatorial Pacific. (The area between South America and Australia )These deviations from normal surface temperatures can have large-scale impacts not only on ocean processes but also on global weather and climate, including India. Impacts of El Nino on India - Drought or scant rainfall in western pacific/Asia ie India leads to many undesirable circumstances such as below than normal rainfall known as drought year which affects the Indian economy particularly, Agriculture as follows: In India, almost 50% of the area under cultivation is rain-fed, thus heavily dependent on the climate of India. Therefore, Lower agricultural production means lower GDP. A favourable southwest summer monsoon is critical in securing water for irrigating Indian crops. So, a significant reduction in total rainfall results in a drought-like situation as we experience every year in regions like southernand eastern Maharashtra, northern Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Farmers suicide" s as they are not able to repay the loan that they had taken for growing the crop. Also, Shortages in food supply result in high inflation, which pushes the RBI and the government to adopt a more cautious approach thereby affecting the economic growth rate of the nation. It often results in major sources of freshwater drying up leading to a water crisis like situation . The groundwater level will also go down. This would not only affect the supply of drinking water but also supplies of water into canals and hand-pumps for agricultural irrigation. Another important source of income for the farmers is livestock and fisheries , which too are affected severely by the drought. Impacts of La Nina on India- It is basically a reversal of the process of El Nino . It results in the cooling of water in Eastern pacific and a low-pressure zone is created over western pacific. This phenomenon is beneficial for Indian monsoon as it fastens and strengthens the process of Indian monsoon giving us a good amount of rainfall . However, More rains also mean flooding situations in India which too will affect the Indian economy as it damages the crop; again spiking up the food supply and leading to inflation like situation. Although research is still going on the clear after effects of El Nino and La-Nino, so far there has been no established direct relation between EL Nino and La Nina. ( Sir has dictated some statistics related to impact, use them in your answer as an ending of the given question).

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With reference to Indian Monsoon, explain the following:[200 words] (a) Indian Ocean Dipole (b) Walker Circulation

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##Question:With reference to Indian Monsoon, explain the following:[200 words] (a) Indian Ocean Dipole (b) Walker Circulation##Answer:.

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Briefly explain the different theories/aspects related to the mechanism of the Indian Monsoon. (150 words/ 10 marks)

Approach · Write about Monsoon as Intro · Explain theories into two Classical and Modern Theories · Conclusion Answer: Monsoons areseasonal winds whichreversetheir direction with the change of season. Monsoons are peculiar to Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, parts of Central Western Africa etc. They are more pronounced in the Indian Subcontinent compared to any other region. The origin of monsoons is not fully understood. There are several theories that tried to explain the mechanism of monsoons. A. Classical Theories In seventeenth century, Sir Edmund Halley explained the monsoon as resulting fromthermal contrastsbetween continents and oceans due to their differential heating. Process of monsoon creation Also known as thethermal theoryor thedifferential heating of sea and land theory, the traditional theory portrays the monsoon as a large-scalesea breeze. It states that during the hot subtropical summers, the massivelandmassof theIndian Peninsulaheats up at a different rate than the surrounding seas, resulting in apressure gradientfrom south to north. This causes the flow of moisture-laden winds from sea to land. On reaching land, these winds rise because of the geographical relief, coolingadiabaticallyand leading to orographic rains. This is thesouthwest monsoon. The reverse happens during the winter, when the land is colder than the sea, establishing a pressure gradient from land to sea. This causes the winds to blow over the Indian subcontinent toward theIndian Oceanin a northeasterly direction, causing thenortheast monsoon. B. Modern Theories 1. ITCZ Theory: Theprevailing windsof theatmospheric circulationarise because of the difference in pressure at variouslatitudesand act as means for distribution ofthermal energyon the planet. This pressure difference is because of the differences insolar insolationreceived at different latitudes and the resulting uneven heating of theplanet. Alternating belts of high pressure and low pressure develop along theequator, the twotropics, theArcticandAntarcticcircles, and the twopolar regions, giving rise to thetrade winds, thewesterlies, and thepolar easterlies. However, geophysical factors likeEarth"s orbit, its rotation, and itsaxial tiltcause these belts to shift gradually north and south, following theSun"s seasonal shifts. Process of monsoon creation According to this theory, the monsoon is a result of the shift of theInter Tropical Convergence Zone(ITCZ) under the influence of thevertical sun. Though the mean position of the ITCZ is taken as the equator, it shifts north and south with the migration of the vertical sun toward the Tropics ofCancerandCapricornduring thesummerof the respective hemispheres (NorthernandSouthern Hemisphere). As such, during the northern summer (May and June), the ITCZ moves north, along with the vertical sun, toward the Tropic of Cancer. The ITCZ, as the zone of lowest pressure in the tropical region, is the target destination for thetrade windsof both hemispheres. Consequently, with the ITCZ at the Tropic of Cancer, the southeast trade winds of the Southern Hemisphere have to cross the equator to reach it. However, because of theCoriolis effect(which causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to turn right, whereas winds in the Southern Hemisphere turn left), these southeast trade winds are deflected east in theNorthern Hemisphere, transforming into southwest trades. These pick up moisture while traveling from sea to land and cause orographic rain once they hit the highlands of the Indian Peninsula. This results in the southwest monsoon. This theory explains the monsoon as a global weather phenomenon rather than just a local one. And when coupled with the traditional theory (based on the heating of sea and land), it enhances the explanation of the varying intensity of monsoon precipitation along the coastal regions with orographic barriers. Jet Stream Theory: This theory tries to explain the establishment of the northeast and southwest monsoons, as well as unique features like "bursting" and variability. Jet streams moves from west to east above the surface of the earth in summer it moves with a speed of 110km/h and in winter with the speed of 184 km/h. The jet streams are systems of upper-air westerlies. They give rise to slowly moving upper-air waves, with 250-knotwinds in some air streams. Process of monsoon creation Over India, a subtropical westerly jet develops in the winter season and is replaced by the tropical easterly jet in the summer season. The high temperature during the summer over theTibetan Plateau, as well as overCentral Asiain general, is believed to be the critical factor leading to the formation of the tropical easterly jet over India. The mechanism affecting the monsoon is that the westerly jet causes high pressure over northern parts of the subcontinent during the winter. This results in the north-to-south flow of the winds in the form of the northeast monsoon. With the northward shift of the vertical sun, this jet shifts north, too. The intense heat over the Tibetan Plateau, coupled with associatedterrainfeatures like the high altitude of the plateau, generate the tropical easterly jet over central India. This jet creates a low-pressure zone over thenorthern Indian plains, influencing the wind flow toward these plains and assisting the development of the southwest monsoon. Though theories are different in their explanation, yet effect of monsoon is immense throughout the economy of India. A good monsoon in India results in better agricultural yields, which brings down prices of essential food commodities and reduces imports, thus reducingfood inflationoverall.Also Better rains result in increased hydroelectric production.

##Question:Briefly explain the different theories/aspects related to the mechanism of the Indian Monsoon. (150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:Approach · Write about Monsoon as Intro · Explain theories into two Classical and Modern Theories · Conclusion Answer: Monsoons areseasonal winds whichreversetheir direction with the change of season. Monsoons are peculiar to Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, parts of Central Western Africa etc. They are more pronounced in the Indian Subcontinent compared to any other region. The origin of monsoons is not fully understood. There are several theories that tried to explain the mechanism of monsoons. A. Classical Theories In seventeenth century, Sir Edmund Halley explained the monsoon as resulting fromthermal contrastsbetween continents and oceans due to their differential heating. Process of monsoon creation Also known as thethermal theoryor thedifferential heating of sea and land theory, the traditional theory portrays the monsoon as a large-scalesea breeze. It states that during the hot subtropical summers, the massivelandmassof theIndian Peninsulaheats up at a different rate than the surrounding seas, resulting in apressure gradientfrom south to north. This causes the flow of moisture-laden winds from sea to land. On reaching land, these winds rise because of the geographical relief, coolingadiabaticallyand leading to orographic rains. This is thesouthwest monsoon. The reverse happens during the winter, when the land is colder than the sea, establishing a pressure gradient from land to sea. This causes the winds to blow over the Indian subcontinent toward theIndian Oceanin a northeasterly direction, causing thenortheast monsoon. B. Modern Theories 1. ITCZ Theory: Theprevailing windsof theatmospheric circulationarise because of the difference in pressure at variouslatitudesand act as means for distribution ofthermal energyon the planet. This pressure difference is because of the differences insolar insolationreceived at different latitudes and the resulting uneven heating of theplanet. Alternating belts of high pressure and low pressure develop along theequator, the twotropics, theArcticandAntarcticcircles, and the twopolar regions, giving rise to thetrade winds, thewesterlies, and thepolar easterlies. However, geophysical factors likeEarth"s orbit, its rotation, and itsaxial tiltcause these belts to shift gradually north and south, following theSun"s seasonal shifts. Process of monsoon creation According to this theory, the monsoon is a result of the shift of theInter Tropical Convergence Zone(ITCZ) under the influence of thevertical sun. Though the mean position of the ITCZ is taken as the equator, it shifts north and south with the migration of the vertical sun toward the Tropics ofCancerandCapricornduring thesummerof the respective hemispheres (NorthernandSouthern Hemisphere). As such, during the northern summer (May and June), the ITCZ moves north, along with the vertical sun, toward the Tropic of Cancer. The ITCZ, as the zone of lowest pressure in the tropical region, is the target destination for thetrade windsof both hemispheres. Consequently, with the ITCZ at the Tropic of Cancer, the southeast trade winds of the Southern Hemisphere have to cross the equator to reach it. However, because of theCoriolis effect(which causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to turn right, whereas winds in the Southern Hemisphere turn left), these southeast trade winds are deflected east in theNorthern Hemisphere, transforming into southwest trades. These pick up moisture while traveling from sea to land and cause orographic rain once they hit the highlands of the Indian Peninsula. This results in the southwest monsoon. This theory explains the monsoon as a global weather phenomenon rather than just a local one. And when coupled with the traditional theory (based on the heating of sea and land), it enhances the explanation of the varying intensity of monsoon precipitation along the coastal regions with orographic barriers. Jet Stream Theory: This theory tries to explain the establishment of the northeast and southwest monsoons, as well as unique features like "bursting" and variability. Jet streams moves from west to east above the surface of the earth in summer it moves with a speed of 110km/h and in winter with the speed of 184 km/h. The jet streams are systems of upper-air westerlies. They give rise to slowly moving upper-air waves, with 250-knotwinds in some air streams. Process of monsoon creation Over India, a subtropical westerly jet develops in the winter season and is replaced by the tropical easterly jet in the summer season. The high temperature during the summer over theTibetan Plateau, as well as overCentral Asiain general, is believed to be the critical factor leading to the formation of the tropical easterly jet over India. The mechanism affecting the monsoon is that the westerly jet causes high pressure over northern parts of the subcontinent during the winter. This results in the north-to-south flow of the winds in the form of the northeast monsoon. With the northward shift of the vertical sun, this jet shifts north, too. The intense heat over the Tibetan Plateau, coupled with associatedterrainfeatures like the high altitude of the plateau, generate the tropical easterly jet over central India. This jet creates a low-pressure zone over thenorthern Indian plains, influencing the wind flow toward these plains and assisting the development of the southwest monsoon. Though theories are different in their explanation, yet effect of monsoon is immense throughout the economy of India. A good monsoon in India results in better agricultural yields, which brings down prices of essential food commodities and reduces imports, thus reducingfood inflationoverall.Also Better rains result in increased hydroelectric production.

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Enumerate different branches of Indian Monsoon with the help of a diagram. [200 words]

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##Question:Enumerate different branches of Indian Monsoon with the help of a diagram. [200 words]##Answer:.

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How has India’s engagement with the diaspora evolved over the years? Discuss the challenges involved in dealing with the problems of Indian diaspora. (150-200 words/ 10 marks)

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##Question:How has India’s engagement with the diaspora evolved over the years? Discuss the challenges involved in dealing with the problems of Indian diaspora. (150-200 words/ 10 marks)##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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Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth-services vis-a-vis industry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base?

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##Question:Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth-services vis-a-vis industry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base?##Answer:.

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Constitution is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for constitutionalism.

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##Question:Constitution is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for constitutionalism.##Answer:.

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What is Biotechnology? Discuss the developments in the field of Biotechnology in India. [200 Words]

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##Question:What is Biotechnology? Discuss the developments in the field of Biotechnology in India. [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Digital India Programme.

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##Question:Write a short note on Digital India Programme.##Answer:.

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Discuss the developments in S&T in the 1980s.

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##Question:Discuss the developments in S&T in the 1980s.##Answer:.

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What is the difference between bureaucrats and ministers? (150 words) (10 marks )

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##Question:What is the difference between bureaucrats and ministers? (150 words) (10 marks )##Answer:.

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What is constitution? How can we say it is fundamental and organic law of the nation? (150 words)

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##Question:What is constitution? How can we say it is fundamental and organic law of the nation? (150 words)##Answer:.

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EIA is a study to evaluate and identify the predictable environmental consequences and the best combination of economic and environmental costs and benefits of the proposed project. Critically Comment.

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##Question:EIA is a study to evaluate and identify the predictable environmental consequences and the best combination of economic and environmental costs and benefits of the proposed project. Critically Comment.##Answer:.

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Carbon Credit Mechanism2.Environmental Impact Assessment

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##Question:Carbon Credit Mechanism2.Environmental Impact Assessment##Answer:.

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In the light of Satyam Scandal (2009), discus the changes brought in the corporate governance by recommendation of different committees to make it effective corporate governance.

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##Question:In the light of Satyam Scandal (2009), discus the changes brought in the corporate governance by recommendation of different committees to make it effective corporate governance.##Answer:.

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Give an account of the achievements of ISRO in fostering an environment of innovation in India. [200 Words]

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##Question:Give an account of the achievements of ISRO in fostering an environment of innovation in India. [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on the following: 1. Lagrange Points 2. Difference between Geo-Synchronous Orbit and Sun-Synchronous Orbit 3. Scramjet Engine

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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: 1. Lagrange Points 2. Difference between Geo-Synchronous Orbit and Sun-Synchronous Orbit 3. Scramjet Engine##Answer:.

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Constitution is simply a bag of borrowings. Comment (200 words)

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##Question:Constitution is simply a bag of borrowings. Comment (200 words)##Answer:.

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Enumerate the basic differences between a written and an unwritten constitution. (200 words)

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##Question:Enumerate the basic differences between a written and an unwritten constitution. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Compare and contrast the power of unitary and federal government. (200 words)

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##Question:Compare and contrast the power of unitary and federal government. (200 words) ##Answer:.

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India has the potential to tap solar energy in recognizing the global responsibility it shares for a sustainable future. Comment and also give examples of relevant technology in the field of solar energy. (150 words/10 Marks)

Approach: Start with the potential of solar energy. Comment on the Potential of Solar Energy in India. Discuss the associated technologies associated with solar energy production. Model Answer: Solar energy is produced when sunlight strikes solar panels, which then turn solar power into usable electricity. This photovoltaic transformation is the way solar energy is generated. India is endowed with vast solar energy potential. About 5,000 trillion kWh per year of energy is incident over India"s land area with most parts receiving 4-7 kWh per sq. m per day. Solar photovoltaic power can effectively be harnessed providing huge scalability in India. Relevant technologies associated with Solar Energy: 1. Solar Photo-Voltaic (SPV) Technology: Use of semiconducting materials( like Silicon and Germanium) based photo-diodes fabricated on a panel. It works on the principle of the Photoelectric effect (Light energy converted into electric current). Used for on-grid and off-grid solar-based electricity. Generates direct current(DC) for off-grid (roop top) which then will be converted to AC for grid-connected power. 2. Solar Thermal Concentrator (STC) Technology: Use of plain or curved surfaces coated with heat-absorbent material which absorbs heat energy by concentrating sunlight. Thermal energy (IR radiation) can be used in various applications. Versatile technology that can be used for boiling, cooking, ironing, drawing, steam generation for electricity production, etc. Generates AC current that feeds into the grid. The National Institute of Solar Energy has assessed the Country’s solar potential of about 748 GW assuming 3% of the wasteland area to be covered by Solar PV modules. Solar energy has taken a central place in India"s National Action Plan on Climate Change with the National Solar Mission as one of the key Missions. Recently, India achieved the 5th global position in solar power deployment by surpassing Italy. Solar power capacity has increased by more than 11 times in the last five years from 2.6 GW in March 2014 to 30 GW in July 2019.

##Question:India has the potential to tap solar energy in recognizing the global responsibility it shares for a sustainable future. Comment and also give examples of relevant technology in the field of solar energy. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:Approach: Start with the potential of solar energy. Comment on the Potential of Solar Energy in India. Discuss the associated technologies associated with solar energy production. Model Answer: Solar energy is produced when sunlight strikes solar panels, which then turn solar power into usable electricity. This photovoltaic transformation is the way solar energy is generated. India is endowed with vast solar energy potential. About 5,000 trillion kWh per year of energy is incident over India"s land area with most parts receiving 4-7 kWh per sq. m per day. Solar photovoltaic power can effectively be harnessed providing huge scalability in India. Relevant technologies associated with Solar Energy: 1. Solar Photo-Voltaic (SPV) Technology: Use of semiconducting materials( like Silicon and Germanium) based photo-diodes fabricated on a panel. It works on the principle of the Photoelectric effect (Light energy converted into electric current). Used for on-grid and off-grid solar-based electricity. Generates direct current(DC) for off-grid (roop top) which then will be converted to AC for grid-connected power. 2. Solar Thermal Concentrator (STC) Technology: Use of plain or curved surfaces coated with heat-absorbent material which absorbs heat energy by concentrating sunlight. Thermal energy (IR radiation) can be used in various applications. Versatile technology that can be used for boiling, cooking, ironing, drawing, steam generation for electricity production, etc. Generates AC current that feeds into the grid. The National Institute of Solar Energy has assessed the Country’s solar potential of about 748 GW assuming 3% of the wasteland area to be covered by Solar PV modules. Solar energy has taken a central place in India"s National Action Plan on Climate Change with the National Solar Mission as one of the key Missions. Recently, India achieved the 5th global position in solar power deployment by surpassing Italy. Solar power capacity has increased by more than 11 times in the last five years from 2.6 GW in March 2014 to 30 GW in July 2019.

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Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy. (150 words)

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##Question:Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy. (150 words)##Answer:.

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Write a brief note on potential of biofuels in India. (100 words)

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##Question:Write a brief note on potential of biofuels in India. (100 words)##Answer:.

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India has potential to tap solar energy in recognising global responsibility it shares for a sustainable future. Comment and also give examples of relevant technology in the field of solar energy. (200 words)

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##Question:India has potential to tap solar energy in recognising global responsibility it shares for a sustainable future. Comment and also give examples of relevant technology in the field of solar energy. (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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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? (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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Write a brief note on potential of geothermal energy in India.

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##Question:Write a brief note on potential of geothermal energy 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? (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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Write a brief note on potential of geothermal energy in India.

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Discuss the nature of Ashoka’s Dhamma. Was it responsible for the downfall of his empire?

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##Question:Discuss the nature of Ashoka’s Dhamma. Was it responsible for the downfall of his empire? ##Answer:.

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Do you agree that land grants led to emergence of feudalism in India?

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##Question:Do you agree that land grants led to emergence of feudalism in India? ##Answer:.

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What were the reasons that led to collapse of the Gupta dynasty? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What were the reasons that led to collapse of the Gupta dynasty? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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What are the pressure cells? What factors influence their seasonal shifting? Explain its significance.(250 words)

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##Question:What are the pressure cells? What factors influence their seasonal shifting? Explain its significance.(250 words)##Answer:.

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There are slew of challenges in the Biotechnology sector – including regulatory hurdles. It need to be overcome if the industry is to realise its full potential. Comment.

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##Question:There are slew of challenges in the Biotechnology sector – including regulatory hurdles. It need to be overcome if the industry is to realise its full potential. Comment.##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Biopiracy? How does it impact the recipient countries?

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##Question: What do you understand by Biopiracy? How does it impact the recipient countries?##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Hybridoma technology. What are its applications?

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##Question:Write a short note on Hybridoma technology. What are its applications? ##Answer:.

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What factors impacts the wind circulation? Explain Primary, Secondary and Tertiary atmospheric circulation. (250 words)

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##Question:What factors impacts the wind circulation? Explain Primary, Secondary and Tertiary atmospheric circulation. (250 words)##Answer:.

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What are the different types of Precipitation? Explain them in detail. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What are the different types of Precipitation? Explain them in detail. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Indian, Afghan and Pakistani foreign policies with respect to each other do not look through the prisms of bilateral relations; instead there is a triangle of interests. Discuss (200 words)

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##Question:Indian, Afghan and Pakistani foreign policies with respect to each other do not look through the prisms of bilateral relations; instead there is a triangle of interests. Discuss (200 words)##Answer:.

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Explain the issues in India due to tri junction border at Chumbi Valley. (200 words)

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##Question:Explain the issues in India due to tri junction border at Chumbi Valley. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Pakistan follows the policy of ‘strategic depth’ in Afghanistan. Comment

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##Question:Pakistan follows the policy of ‘strategic depth’ in Afghanistan. Comment##Answer:.

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Write a brief note on Heart of Asia-Istanbul process.

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##Question:Write a brief note on Heart of Asia-Istanbul process. ##Answer:.

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Do you think Siachen glacier should be demilitarized? Why or why not? ( 200 words)

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##Question:Do you think Siachen glacier should be demilitarized? Why or why not? ( 200 words) ##Answer:.

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Discuss the usefulness of the early warning systems and resource coordination networks with respect to disasters. What are the financial constraints in implementing the provisions of the NDM Act, 2005?

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##Question:Discuss the usefulness of the early warning systems and resource coordination networks with respect to disasters. What are the financial constraints in implementing the provisions of the NDM Act, 2005?##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on the following(75 words each/10 marks): 1. National Disaster Management Plan 2016 2. National Disaster Management Policy 2009

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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following(75 words each/10 marks): 1. National Disaster Management Plan 2016 2. National Disaster Management Policy 2009##Answer:.

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What are major factors for rural poverty? How has District rural development agency been helping to eradicate poverty in rural areas? Critically analyze.

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##Question:What are major factors for rural poverty? How has District rural development agency been helping to eradicate poverty in rural areas? Critically analyze.##Answer:.

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India’s major chunk of population comes under demographic dividend, and Service sector has limitation to absorb this labor force What are potential of 4th industrial revolution and Give suggestions for the challenges being faced ? Discuss. (200 words)

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##Question:India’s major chunk of population comes under demographic dividend, and Service sector has limitation to absorb this labor force What are potential of 4th industrial revolution and Give suggestions for the challenges being faced ? Discuss. (200 words)##Answer:.

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What were the industrial policies before 1990s in India. What circumstances forced for LPG reforms, which required in 1990s? Discuss.(150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:What were the industrial policies before 1990s in India. What circumstances forced for LPG reforms, which required in 1990s? Discuss.(150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.

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What is Corporate Sector responsibility (CSR)? Why do we need it? Under Company Act 2013, it has been fixed to two percentage whether fixing such limit would help in improving socio economic condition of society? Critically analyze.

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##Question:What is Corporate Sector responsibility (CSR)? Why do we need it? Under Company Act 2013, it has been fixed to two percentage whether fixing such limit would help in improving socio economic condition of society? Critically analyze.##Answer:.

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Compare and contrast the federal features of Indian and American Constitution. (200 words)

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##Question:Compare and contrast the federal features of Indian and American Constitution. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Enumerate the special cases with respect to Indian Constitution where Centre has powers to make law on state subjects. (150 words)

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##Question:Enumerate the special cases with respect to Indian Constitution where Centre has powers to make law on state subjects. (150 words) ##Answer:.

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Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances stances?. (250 words)

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##Question:Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances stances?. (250 words)##Answer:.

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What does Sovereignty means? Are we Sovereign country? Critically analyze . (250 words)

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##Question:What does Sovereignty means? Are we Sovereign country? Critically analyze . (250 words)##Answer:.

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What is Uniform Civil Code? Should Government force it on the people because it is in their favor ? Discus. (250 words)

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##Question:What is Uniform Civil Code? Should Government force it on the people because it is in their favor ? Discus. (250 words)##Answer:.

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What do you understand about air pollution? Briefly discuss environmental problems associated with pollution. Also, discuss suggestive measures to mitigate environmental pollution(200 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What do you understand about air pollution? Briefly discuss environmental problems associated with pollution. Also, discuss suggestive measures to mitigate environmental pollution(200 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Ecological services.

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##Question:Write a short note on Ecological services.##Answer:.

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What is Biodiversity and what are its types?

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##Question:What is Biodiversity and what are its types? ##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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Write Short Notes on the following (250 words) 1. IRNSS 2. Telemedicine 3. Remote Sensing 4. Tele Education

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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following (250 words) 1. IRNSS 2. Telemedicine 3. Remote Sensing 4. Tele Education##Answer:.

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Enumerate the causes for the decline of Mughal Empire. (200 words)

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##Question: Enumerate the causes for the decline of Mughal Empire. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why? (250 words)

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##Question:Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why? (250 words) ##Answer:.

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What is a temperate Cyclone? Explain the mechanism of its formation. (150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:What is a temperate Cyclone? Explain the mechanism of its formation. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.

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What is the Inter-tropical convergence zone? Why does it vary between different latitudes and how does it impact monsoon in India? Discuss. (150 words/10 Marks)

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##Question:What is the Inter-tropical convergence zone? Why does it vary between different latitudes and how does it impact monsoon in India? Discuss. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.

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To what extent do you hold Siraj ud Daulah responsible for the Battle of Plassey ? (10 marks, 150 words)

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##Question:To what extent do you hold Siraj ud Daulah responsible for the Battle of Plassey ? (10 marks, 150 words)##Answer:.

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What were the long term impacts of the Battle of Plassey and Buxar. (200 words)

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##Question:What were the long term impacts of the Battle of Plassey and Buxar. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Discuss the different forms of renewable energy in India and the government measures to promote renewable energy in India.

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##Question:Discuss the different forms of renewable energy in India and the government measures to promote renewable energy in India. ##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on the following: (100 words/15 marks) 1. International Solar Alliance 2. Off Coast Wind Energy Technology 3. Potential of Ocean Energy in India

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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: (100 words/15 marks) 1. International Solar Alliance 2. Off Coast Wind Energy Technology 3. Potential of Ocean Energy in India##Answer:.

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What is budget? Briefly explain the budget process. This year, Centre brought the Budget before the time, what was the rationale behind this? Explain. (250 words)

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##Question:What is budget? Briefly explain the budget process. This year, Centre brought the Budget before the time, what was the rationale behind this? Explain. (250 words)##Answer:.

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Does Aadhaar as money bill mean less scrutiny, more haste? Is it breaching the privacy right of Individual? Discuss. (250 words)

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##Question:Does Aadhaar as money bill mean less scrutiny, more haste? Is it breaching the privacy right of Individual? Discuss. (250 words)##Answer:.

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What is Cut motion and why is it important? Explain different types of cut motions. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What is Cut motion and why is it important? Explain different types of cut motions. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Contempt of Court is used to protect the dignity and integrity of the Court of Justice. But there are instances of misuse of this power of the court. Justify with examples?

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##Question:Contempt of Court is used to protect the dignity and integrity of the Court of Justice. But there are instances of misuse of this power of the court. Justify with examples? ##Answer:.

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Explain the procedure of Appointment and removal of Judges of Supreme Court?

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##Question:Explain the procedure of Appointment and removal of Judges of Supreme Court? ##Answer:.

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Explain the formation and features of tropical cyclones. [200 words]

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##Question:Explain the formation and features of tropical cyclones. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Explain the mechanism of Lightning and Thunderstorm. [150 words]

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##Question:Explain the mechanism of Lightning and Thunderstorm. [150 words] ##Answer:.

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What are new developments in defense technologies? Discuss developments in naval and air defense in recent past. (200 words)

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##Question:What are new developments in defense technologies? Discuss developments in naval and air defense 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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The political conditions prevalent in the 18th century South India greatly helped the British. Explain. (200 words)

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##Question:The political conditions prevalent in the 18th century South India greatly helped the British. Explain. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Enumerate the causes and consequences of the Carnatic wars. (150 words / 10 marks)

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##Question:Enumerate the causes and consequences of the Carnatic wars. (150 words / 10 marks)##Answer:.

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Give a brief account of Anglo – Mysore relations. (200 words)

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##Question:Give a brief account of Anglo – Mysore relations. (200 words)##Answer:.

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What are the various levels of biodiversity? How do we measure it? Briefly explain the threats to biodiversity. (200 words)

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##Question:What are the various levels of biodiversity? How do we measure it? Briefly explain the threats to biodiversity. (200 words)##Answer:.

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