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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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What do you mean by disaster and its causes? Briefly discuss global institutional efforts to deal with disasters.
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##Question:What do you mean by disaster and its causes? Briefly discuss global institutional efforts to deal with disasters.##Answer:.
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Drought is considered a slow on-set disaster. With reference to NDMA 2010 guidelines, discuss mechanism for preparedness to deal with El Nino and La Nina events.
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##Question:Drought is considered a slow on-set disaster. With reference to NDMA 2010 guidelines, discuss mechanism for preparedness to deal with El Nino and La Nina events.##Answer:.
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What do you mean by disaster and its causes? Briefly discuss global institutional efforts to deal with disasters.
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##Question:What do you mean by disaster and its causes? Briefly discuss global institutional efforts to deal with disasters.##Answer:.
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Drought is considered a slow on-set disaster. With reference to NDMA 2010 guidelines, discuss mechanism for preparedness to deal with El Nino and La Nina events.
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##Question:Drought is considered a slow on-set disaster. With reference to NDMA 2010 guidelines, discuss mechanism for preparedness to deal with El Nino and La Nina events.##Answer:.
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Write a brief note on IUCN Red List.
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What do you understand by Biodiversity values? Give components of it with examples.(150 words/ 10 marks)
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##Question:What do you understand by Biodiversity values? Give components of it with examples.(150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:.
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What do you understand by Biodiversity values? Give components of it with examples.
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##Question:What do you understand by Biodiversity values? Give components of it with examples.##Answer:.
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Write short note on preparedness aspects of disaster management.
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##Question:Write short note on preparedness aspects of disaster management. ##Answer:.
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What are the types of vulnerability?
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##Question:What are the types of vulnerability?##Answer:.
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Write down the importance of relief provision at the time of disasters.
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##Question:Write down the importance of relief provision at the time of disasters.##Answer:.
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Write down the role of civil society in disaster management.
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##Question:Write down the role of civil society in disaster management.##Answer:.
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Write short note on preparedness aspects of disaster management.
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##Question:Write short note on preparedness aspects of disaster management. ##Answer:.
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What are the types of vulnerability?
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##Question:What are the types of vulnerability? ##Answer:.
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Write down the importance of relief provision at the time of disasters
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##Question:Write down the importance of relief provision at the time of disasters##Answer:.
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Write down the role of civil society in disaster management.
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##Question:Write down the role of civil society in disaster management.##Answer:.
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Discuss the composition and function of the NEC of National Disaster Management authority. (200 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:Discuss the composition and function of the NEC of National Disaster Management authority. (200 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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What is the importance of vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what key areas would you focus in a disaster management system?(250 words)
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##Question:What is the importance of vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what key areas would you focus in a disaster management system?(250 words)##Answer:.
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Earthquake frequencies having seemingly increased in the Indian subcontinent. Does India preparedness or mitigation have significant gaps? Discuss the various aspects.
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##Question:Earthquake frequencies having seemingly increased in the Indian subcontinent. Does India preparedness or mitigation have significant gaps? Discuss the various aspects.##Answer:.
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Discuss the composition and function of the NEC of National Disaster Management authority. (100 Words)
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##Question:Discuss the composition and function of the NEC of National Disaster Management authority. (100 Words)##Answer:.
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What is the importance of vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what key areas would you focus in a disaster management system?
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##Question:What is the importance of vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what key areas would you focus in a disaster management system?##Answer:.
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Earthquake frequencies having seemingly increased in the Indian subcontinent. Does India"s preparedness or mitigation have significant gaps? Discuss the various aspects.(250 Words/10Marks)
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##Question:Earthquake frequencies having seemingly increased in the Indian subcontinent. Does India"s preparedness or mitigation have significant gaps? Discuss the various aspects.(250 Words/10Marks)##Answer:.
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Explain the effect of oceanic currents on the climate with the help of examples. [200 words/10 Marks]
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##Question:Explain the effect of oceanic currents on the climate with the help of examples. [200 words/10 Marks]##Answer:.
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What is the juridical continental shelf? How is it different from geographical continental shelf? [200 words]
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##Question:What is the juridical continental shelf? How is it different from geographical continental shelf? [200 words]##Answer:.
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Provide an account of Indus Water Dispute between India-Pakistan and possible solutions. [200 words]
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##Question:Provide an account of Indus Water Dispute between India-Pakistan and possible solutions. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Pakistan gives policy paralysis to India. Discuss with reference to the challenges for India in dealing with Pakistan. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Pakistan gives policy paralysis to India. Discuss with reference to the challenges for India in dealing with Pakistan. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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UN has outlived its importance. Only way for it is to either reform or perish. Critically comment. [200 words]
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##Question:UN has outlived its importance. Only way for it is to either reform or perish. Critically comment. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on with special reference to India: a) Sri-Lnka’s 13th Amendment b) Chabahar Port[200 words]
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##Question:Write a short note on with special reference to India: a) Sri-Lnka’s 13th Amendment b) Chabahar Port[200 words]##Answer:.
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What are the measures being taken by the government for biodiversity conservation? Highlight India’s achievements for the same with special emphasis on Project Tiger.
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##Question:What are the measures being taken by the government for biodiversity conservation? Highlight India’s achievements for the same with special emphasis on Project Tiger.##Answer:.
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What do you understand by sustainable development? Briefly highlight some initiatives taken by Government of India in order to achieve it. (150 words)
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##Question:What do you understand by sustainable development? Briefly highlight some initiatives taken by Government of India in order to achieve it. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Critically examine how far global mechanisms have been successful in reducing GHGs for a sustainable future. [200 Words]
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##Question:Critically examine how far global mechanisms have been successful in reducing GHGs for a sustainable future. [200 Words]##Answer:.
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What are the measures being taken by the government for biodiversity conservation? Highlight India’s achievements for the same with special emphasis on Project Tiger.(150 words)
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Approach 1. Introduce by briefly highlighting India"s Biodiversity richness and need to conserve it. 2.Then,briefly discuss measures taken by the Government for biodiversity conservation 3.Followed by special emphasis on India"s achievement in project Tiger 4.Conclude accordingly Answer With only 2.4% of the world"s land area, India accounts for 7-8% of recorded species of the world. In terms of species richness, India ranks seventh in mammals, ninth in birds and fifth in reptiles. The varied eco-climatic conditions coupled with unique geological and cultural features have contributed to an astounding diversity of habitats, which harbor and sustain immense biological diversity at all levels. Thus it is inevitable to protect this rich biodiversity and conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity have been an integral part of Indian ethos. Measures being taken by the government for biodiversity conservation 1. At the national level, India has legal enactment to designate an area as National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Tiger reserves, Biosphere reserves, conservation forest, etc. They offer varying levels of protection depending upon the necessity. 2. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 aims for the preservation of biological diversity in India and provides a mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. 3. India is a signatory to the Ramsar convention and has framed rules for wetlands at the central and state levels. 4. Coastal zone regulation rules to ensure that the coastal ecosystem is not degraded. Similarly, we have also demarcated some regions as marine protected areas. 5.Concept of Eco-sensitive zones where human activity is restricted under the Environment Protection Act. 6. The concept of Sacred groves/lakes, where the local community takes effort for conservation is an integral part of our culture. Project Tiger Indian tiger population at the end of the 20th century was estimated at 20,000 to 40,000 individuals. However, Tigers were a hunting ground for the royal kings and the rulers and hunting or poaching was the common phenomenon during the Pre-independence period. Further, in the mid-50s and 60s poaching activity increased to tremendous extent with the interference of human beings in the jungles with tiger-killings for their own benefits. As a result, tiger sightings became so rare in India that also affected wildlife.Thus Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with 9 tiger reserves for conserving our national animal, the tiger. Objective 1. To ensure a feasible population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats in India. 2.Preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage for the people. 3.Creating awareness among people for wildlife and biological conservation Achievements of Project Tiger 1. Though Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with 9 tiger reserves for conserving our national animal, the tiger. Currently, the Project Tiger coverage has increased to 50, spread out in 18 tiger range states. 2.The tiger reserves are constituted on a core/buffer strategy. The core areas have the legal status of a national park or a sanctuary, whereas the buffer or peripheral areas are a mix of forest and non-forest land, managed as a multiple-use area. 3. The main achievements of this project are the excellent recovery of the habitat and consequent increase in the tiger population in the reserve areas, from a mere 268 in 9 reserves in 1972 to 1576 in 27 reserves in 2003. 4. Further, according to the recent results of the Tiger census, the total count of tigers has risen to 2,967 from 2,226 in 2014 — an increase of 741 individuals (aged more than one year), or 33%, in four years. India has achieved the target of doubling the tiger count four years ahead of the deadline of 2022. This is by far the biggest increase in Tiger count in terms of both numbers and percentages. Conclusion Thus today the Project Tiger has been undertaken by more than fifty national parks, and every park is putting an equal effort to save the endangered species. People have become more aware of the wildlife problem and have taken steps to stop them from decreasing. Project Tiger also generated jobs for many individuals and has saved not only tigers but also saved other aspects of wildlife.
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##Question:What are the measures being taken by the government for biodiversity conservation? Highlight India’s achievements for the same with special emphasis on Project Tiger.(150 words)##Answer:Approach 1. Introduce by briefly highlighting India"s Biodiversity richness and need to conserve it. 2.Then,briefly discuss measures taken by the Government for biodiversity conservation 3.Followed by special emphasis on India"s achievement in project Tiger 4.Conclude accordingly Answer With only 2.4% of the world"s land area, India accounts for 7-8% of recorded species of the world. In terms of species richness, India ranks seventh in mammals, ninth in birds and fifth in reptiles. The varied eco-climatic conditions coupled with unique geological and cultural features have contributed to an astounding diversity of habitats, which harbor and sustain immense biological diversity at all levels. Thus it is inevitable to protect this rich biodiversity and conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity have been an integral part of Indian ethos. Measures being taken by the government for biodiversity conservation 1. At the national level, India has legal enactment to designate an area as National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Tiger reserves, Biosphere reserves, conservation forest, etc. They offer varying levels of protection depending upon the necessity. 2. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 aims for the preservation of biological diversity in India and provides a mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. 3. India is a signatory to the Ramsar convention and has framed rules for wetlands at the central and state levels. 4. Coastal zone regulation rules to ensure that the coastal ecosystem is not degraded. Similarly, we have also demarcated some regions as marine protected areas. 5.Concept of Eco-sensitive zones where human activity is restricted under the Environment Protection Act. 6. The concept of Sacred groves/lakes, where the local community takes effort for conservation is an integral part of our culture. Project Tiger Indian tiger population at the end of the 20th century was estimated at 20,000 to 40,000 individuals. However, Tigers were a hunting ground for the royal kings and the rulers and hunting or poaching was the common phenomenon during the Pre-independence period. Further, in the mid-50s and 60s poaching activity increased to tremendous extent with the interference of human beings in the jungles with tiger-killings for their own benefits. As a result, tiger sightings became so rare in India that also affected wildlife.Thus Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with 9 tiger reserves for conserving our national animal, the tiger. Objective 1. To ensure a feasible population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats in India. 2.Preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage for the people. 3.Creating awareness among people for wildlife and biological conservation Achievements of Project Tiger 1. Though Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with 9 tiger reserves for conserving our national animal, the tiger. Currently, the Project Tiger coverage has increased to 50, spread out in 18 tiger range states. 2.The tiger reserves are constituted on a core/buffer strategy. The core areas have the legal status of a national park or a sanctuary, whereas the buffer or peripheral areas are a mix of forest and non-forest land, managed as a multiple-use area. 3. The main achievements of this project are the excellent recovery of the habitat and consequent increase in the tiger population in the reserve areas, from a mere 268 in 9 reserves in 1972 to 1576 in 27 reserves in 2003. 4. Further, according to the recent results of the Tiger census, the total count of tigers has risen to 2,967 from 2,226 in 2014 — an increase of 741 individuals (aged more than one year), or 33%, in four years. India has achieved the target of doubling the tiger count four years ahead of the deadline of 2022. This is by far the biggest increase in Tiger count in terms of both numbers and percentages. Conclusion Thus today the Project Tiger has been undertaken by more than fifty national parks, and every park is putting an equal effort to save the endangered species. People have become more aware of the wildlife problem and have taken steps to stop them from decreasing. Project Tiger also generated jobs for many individuals and has saved not only tigers but also saved other aspects of wildlife.
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What do you understand by sustainable development? Briefly highlight some initiatives taken by Government of India in order to achieve it. (200 words)
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##Question:What do you understand by sustainable development? Briefly highlight some initiatives taken by Government of India in order to achieve it. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Critically examine how far global mechanisms have been successful in reducing GHGs for a sustainable future. [200 Words]
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##Question:Critically examine how far global mechanisms have been successful in reducing GHGs for a sustainable future. [200 Words]##Answer:.
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Why is western coast more favorable for Port formation, but not the eastern coast ? Illustrate with examples.[250 words]
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##Question:Why is western coast more favorable for Port formation, but not the eastern coast ? Illustrate with examples.[250 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the following (150 words) a) Water Shed b) Catchment Area
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##Question:Write a short note on the following (150 words) a) Water Shed b) Catchment Area ##Answer:.
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The mountain ranges in the eastern Himalayas have higher peaks when compared to western Himalayas. Explain.
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##Question:The mountain ranges in the eastern Himalayas have higher peaks when compared to western Himalayas. Explain. ##Answer:.
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Global Climate Change is leading to severe repercussion on agriculture through out the world. In this light discuss the impact of climate change on tea plantation in India.
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##Question:Global Climate Change is leading to severe repercussion on agriculture through out the world. In this light discuss the impact of climate change on tea plantation in India. ##Answer:.
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Bring out the difference between FDI and FII. Discuss their role in promoting the Indian economy.
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##Question:Bring out the difference between FDI and FII. Discuss their role in promoting the Indian economy.##Answer:.
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Explain the concept of money laundering.
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##Question:Explain the concept of money laundering.##Answer:.
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Explain the concept of fiscal deficit. How is it different from revenue deficit?(150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Explain the concept of fiscal deficit. How is it different from revenue deficit?(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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How important are vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what are key areas that you would focus on in a Disaster Management System? [200 Words] UPSC 2013
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##Question:How important are vulnerability and risk assessment for pre-disaster management? As an administrator, what are key areas that you would focus on in a Disaster Management System? [200 Words] UPSC 2013##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on the following: 1. Disaster Management Cycle 2. Difference between Hazard and Disaster 3. Types of Vulnerability
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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: 1. Disaster Management Cycle 2. Difference between Hazard and Disaster 3. Types of Vulnerability##Answer:.
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What do you understand by Coral Bleaching? Discuss the factors that lead to coral bleaching. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What do you understand by Coral Bleaching? Discuss the factors that lead to coral bleaching. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Some studies have observed that The Great Indian Desert, Thar, is expanding, swallowing and degrading thousands of the hectares of productive land every year. What are the factors responsible for such phenomena and suggest measures to stop it?
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##Question:Some studies have observed that The Great Indian Desert, Thar, is expanding, swallowing and degrading thousands of the hectares of productive land every year. What are the factors responsible for such phenomena and suggest measures to stop it?##Answer:.
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‘Preamble reflects ideals and aspirations of the people of India’. Discuss. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:‘Preamble reflects ideals and aspirations of the people of India’. Discuss. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Discuss the sovereignty of India in context of era of globalisation. (200 words)
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##Question:Discuss the sovereignty of India in context of era of globalisation. (200 words)##Answer:.
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What is the significance and uniqueness of Indian secularism? (200 words)
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##Question:What is the significance and uniqueness of Indian secularism? (200 words)##Answer:.
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What is NAM? What is the relevance of NAM in foreign policy in current scenario where we are changing into multi polar world ? Explain
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##Question: What is NAM? What is the relevance of NAM in foreign policy in current scenario where we are changing into multi polar world ? Explain ##Answer:.
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What are the goal of foreign policy and how Panchsheel has strengthened India’s foreign Policy? Explain. (150 words)
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##Question:What are the goal of foreign policy and how Panchsheel has strengthened India’s foreign Policy? Explain. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Briefly explain the following terms with examples: (50 words each/ 10 marks): a) Soft Power b) Hard Power c) SMART Power
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##Question:Briefly explain the following terms with examples: (50 words each/ 10 marks): a) Soft Power b) Hard Power c) SMART Power##Answer:.
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Trace the government’s initiatives to engage with Indian diaspora. Illustrate how has India’s engagement with its diaspora helped it to further its national interests.
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##Question:Trace the government’s initiatives to engage with Indian diaspora. Illustrate how has India’s engagement with its diaspora helped it to further its national interests.##Answer:.
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Tax avoidance is a major concern for the Indian economy. What do understand by tax avoidance? Give examples. Do you think the recent amendment of the DTAA with Mauritius is the right move to promote the Indian economy?
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##Question:Tax avoidance is a major concern for the Indian economy. What do understand by tax avoidance? Give examples. Do you think the recent amendment of the DTAA with Mauritius is the right move to promote the Indian economy?##Answer:.
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Explain the concept of GAAR and the difficulties in implementing it.
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##Question:Explain the concept of GAAR and the difficulties in implementing it.##Answer:.
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What are the benefits of FDI to the economy? Give examples.
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##Question:What are the benefits of FDI to the economy? Give examples.##Answer:.
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The Mediterranean climate is characterized by dry, warm summers and wet, moderate winters. Explain. (150 words/10 marks)
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Approach: 1. Introduce by giving a brief description of the Mediterranean climate 2. Conditions/key characteristics of Mediterranean climate should be explained in the body 3. Conclude the answer by highlighting the importance of this climate Answer: The warm temperate western margin climate or the Mediterranean climate is found between 30 degrees and 45 degrees North and South of the Equator. This climate is witnessed in relatively fewer parts of the world and is almost entirely confined to the western margins of the continental landmasses. The basic cause of this climate is the seasonal shift of the wind belts. Mediterranean Climatic Regions of the World: Central Chile, California (around San Francisco), The southwestern tip of Africa (around Cape Town), Southern Australia (in southern Victoria and Around Adelaide bordering St. Vincent, and Spencer Gulfs), and south-west Australia (Swanland) Key Characteristics of Such type of climate: The Mediterranean climate is characterized by very distinctive climatic features with dry, warm summers and wet, cold winters and local winds. 1. Dry, warm summers with off-shore Tradewinds: During the summer months, the sun is overhead the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. The belt of the influence of the Westerlies is shifted polewards, and the rain-bearing tradewinds are likely to be off-shore. Hence the regions are practically rainless in summers and hence remain dry 2. The heat is intense and the days are excessively warm. In the interiors, prolonged droughts are common. The relative humidity is generally low. 3. The summer temperatures are relatively high, and the highest temperatures are experienced away from the coast in the continental interiors of the Balkan peninsula, the Anatolian plateau, and the Mediterranean Middle East. 4. Wet, cold winters with on-shore Westerlies: In the winter months, the Westerlies belt shifts equatorward and the Mediterranean regions are under the influence of on-shore Westerlies. Hence, these lands receive almost all of their precipitation during the winter months. The rain comes in heavy downpours and causes floods in the months of September and October in Mediterranean Europe. 5. Local winds: The Mediterranean climatic region in Europe experience many local winds due to the topography of the region with the Alps in the North, the Sahara desert in the South, the continental interiors in the East, and the open Atlantic in the west. These create great differences in temperature, pressure, and precipitation. The two most important local winds are: Sirocco (a hot, dry, and dusty wind) and Mistral (a cold wind from the north). 6. Natural Vegetation: The vegetation of the region is not luxuriant. Trees are with small broad leaves are widely spaced. The absence of shade is a peculiar feature of this climate and the growth is almost restricted to autumn and spring. Plants are in a continuous struggle against heat, dry air, excessive evaporation, and prolonged droughts. Hence they are generally xerophytic or drought-resistant in nature. Example: cork oaks, eucalyptus, redwood, pines, firs, cedars and cypresses, citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, citrons, and grapefruit, etc. The region is important for fruit cultivation, cereal growing, wine-making and agricultural industries as well as engineering and mining. The region is a net exporter of citrus fruits and a net importer of dairy products.
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##Question:The Mediterranean climate is characterized by dry, warm summers and wet, moderate winters. Explain. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:Approach: 1. Introduce by giving a brief description of the Mediterranean climate 2. Conditions/key characteristics of Mediterranean climate should be explained in the body 3. Conclude the answer by highlighting the importance of this climate Answer: The warm temperate western margin climate or the Mediterranean climate is found between 30 degrees and 45 degrees North and South of the Equator. This climate is witnessed in relatively fewer parts of the world and is almost entirely confined to the western margins of the continental landmasses. The basic cause of this climate is the seasonal shift of the wind belts. Mediterranean Climatic Regions of the World: Central Chile, California (around San Francisco), The southwestern tip of Africa (around Cape Town), Southern Australia (in southern Victoria and Around Adelaide bordering St. Vincent, and Spencer Gulfs), and south-west Australia (Swanland) Key Characteristics of Such type of climate: The Mediterranean climate is characterized by very distinctive climatic features with dry, warm summers and wet, cold winters and local winds. 1. Dry, warm summers with off-shore Tradewinds: During the summer months, the sun is overhead the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. The belt of the influence of the Westerlies is shifted polewards, and the rain-bearing tradewinds are likely to be off-shore. Hence the regions are practically rainless in summers and hence remain dry 2. The heat is intense and the days are excessively warm. In the interiors, prolonged droughts are common. The relative humidity is generally low. 3. The summer temperatures are relatively high, and the highest temperatures are experienced away from the coast in the continental interiors of the Balkan peninsula, the Anatolian plateau, and the Mediterranean Middle East. 4. Wet, cold winters with on-shore Westerlies: In the winter months, the Westerlies belt shifts equatorward and the Mediterranean regions are under the influence of on-shore Westerlies. Hence, these lands receive almost all of their precipitation during the winter months. The rain comes in heavy downpours and causes floods in the months of September and October in Mediterranean Europe. 5. Local winds: The Mediterranean climatic region in Europe experience many local winds due to the topography of the region with the Alps in the North, the Sahara desert in the South, the continental interiors in the East, and the open Atlantic in the west. These create great differences in temperature, pressure, and precipitation. The two most important local winds are: Sirocco (a hot, dry, and dusty wind) and Mistral (a cold wind from the north). 6. Natural Vegetation: The vegetation of the region is not luxuriant. Trees are with small broad leaves are widely spaced. The absence of shade is a peculiar feature of this climate and the growth is almost restricted to autumn and spring. Plants are in a continuous struggle against heat, dry air, excessive evaporation, and prolonged droughts. Hence they are generally xerophytic or drought-resistant in nature. Example: cork oaks, eucalyptus, redwood, pines, firs, cedars and cypresses, citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, citrons, and grapefruit, etc. The region is important for fruit cultivation, cereal growing, wine-making and agricultural industries as well as engineering and mining. The region is a net exporter of citrus fruits and a net importer of dairy products.
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Outline the various characteristics of Savanna Climate and vegetation associated with this climate.(150 words/10 marks)
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Write a short note on with special reference to India: [100 words each] a)Sri-Lanka’s 13th Amendment b)Constitutional Crisis in Nepal
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##Question:Write a short note on with special reference to India: [100 words each] a)Sri-Lanka’s 13th Amendment b)Constitutional Crisis in Nepal##Answer:.
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Bring out the significance of fundamental rights provided in the constitution of India. (200 words)
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##Question:Bring out the significance of fundamental rights provided in the constitution of India. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Compare and contrast the Fundamental rights and legal rights. (150 words)
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##Question:Compare and contrast the Fundamental rights and legal rights. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Define doctrine of eclipse. Discuss this in the light of judgements of apex court in this regard. (200 words)
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##Question:Define doctrine of eclipse. Discuss this in the light of judgements of apex court in this regard. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Discuss the Land Boundary Agreement between India-Bangladesh. What is the significance of it? What are the other major issues between India and Bangladesh?
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##Question:Discuss the Land Boundary Agreement between India-Bangladesh. What is the significance of it? What are the other major issues between India and Bangladesh?##Answer:.
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India and Bangladesh are enjoying the golden phase of their relationship" but still there are some challenges. Suggest measures to overcome these challenges(150 words/10 Marks).
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##Question:India and Bangladesh are enjoying the golden phase of their relationship" but still there are some challenges. Suggest measures to overcome these challenges(150 words/10 Marks).##Answer:.
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In the period of waning of SAARC, BIMSTEC is an option. What measures India is taking to develop BIMSTEC as a regional group?[10Marks/150 Words]
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##Question:In the period of waning of SAARC, BIMSTEC is an option. What measures India is taking to develop BIMSTEC as a regional group?[10Marks/150 Words]##Answer:.
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Indian Diaspora is more prosperous than before and is more involved in India"s development. How has India"s engagement with its diaspora evolved over the years? Also, elaborate on the contribution of the Indian diaspora. (250 words/15 marks)
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##Question:Indian Diaspora is more prosperous than before and is more involved in India"s development. How has India"s engagement with its diaspora evolved over the years? Also, elaborate on the contribution of the Indian diaspora. (250 words/15 marks)##Answer:.
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What are the initiatives taken by government of India to engage with its diaspora?
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##Question:What are the initiatives taken by government of India to engage with its diaspora?##Answer:.
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What are the challenges Government of India is facing while dealing with its diaspora? Suggest some measures to boost diaspora"s engagement in India"s development. (200 words)
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##Question:What are the challenges Government of India is facing while dealing with its diaspora? Suggest some measures to boost diaspora"s engagement in India"s development. (200 words)##Answer:.
| 17,761
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Explain the following terms with examples:.a) In-situ Conservationb) Ex-Situ Conservation
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##Question:Explain the following terms with examples:.a) In-situ Conservationb) Ex-Situ Conservation##Answer:.
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Give a brief note on Project Elephant.
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##Question:Give a brief note on Project Elephant.##Answer:.
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Explain the following terms with examples: a) In-situ Conservation b) Ex-Situ Conservation
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##Question:Explain the following terms with examples: a) In-situ Conservation b) Ex-Situ Conservation##Answer:.
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Give a brief note on Project Elephant.
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##Question:Give a brief note on Project Elephant.##Answer:.
| 17,765
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What are wetlands? Briefly explain the significance of wetlands. (150 Words/10 marks)
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##Question:What are wetlands? Briefly explain the significance of wetlands. (150 Words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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“India’s rapidly growing cities are eating into wetlands.” With regard to the statement discuss the threats to wetland in the context of India. Also enumerate measures taken by the government for conservation of wetlands. (200 words)
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##Question:“India’s rapidly growing cities are eating into wetlands.” With regard to the statement discuss the threats to wetland in the context of India. Also enumerate measures taken by the government for conservation of wetlands. (200 words)##Answer:.
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What are wetlands? Briefly explain the significance of wetlands.
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##Question:What are wetlands? Briefly explain the significance of wetlands. ##Answer:.
| 17,768
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“India’s rapidly growing cities are eating into wetlands.” With regard to the statement discuss the threats to wetland in the context of India. Also enumerate measures taken by the government for conservation of wetlands. (200 words)
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##Question:“India’s rapidly growing cities are eating into wetlands.” With regard to the statement discuss the threats to wetland in the context of India. Also enumerate measures taken by the government for conservation of wetlands. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Success of China’s One Belt One Road Project is inevitable. UN Resolution 2344 has further strengthened China’s case. Best option for India is to embrace OBOR. Critically comment.
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##Question:Success of China’s One Belt One Road Project is inevitable. UN Resolution 2344 has further strengthened China’s case. Best option for India is to embrace OBOR. Critically comment. ##Answer:.
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Discuss the importance of Tibetan region with reference to India-China relation.[200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the importance of Tibetan region with reference to India-China relation.[200 words]##Answer:.
| 17,771
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Why is SAARC important for India? What measure India is taking to integrate SAARC as a group? [200 words]
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##Question:Why is SAARC important for India? What measure India is taking to integrate SAARC as a group? [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the factors influencing the Indian Monsoon. Examine the role of Monsoon in Indian agriculture.
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##Question:Discuss the factors influencing the Indian Monsoon. Examine the role of Monsoon in Indian agriculture.##Answer:.
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Enumerate the differences between different branches of the Monsoon.
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##Question:Enumerate the differences between different branches of the Monsoon.##Answer:.
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Explain the concept of El Nino Southern Oscillation. What is its impact on the Indian monsoon.
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##Question: Explain the concept of El Nino Southern Oscillation. What is its impact on the Indian monsoon.##Answer:.
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"Tribal needs to progress and they have to progress in their own way." In the context of this statement discuss the provisions with respect to tribal rights and the causes of its failure to ensure their progress.
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##Question:"Tribal needs to progress and they have to progress in their own way." In the context of this statement discuss the provisions with respect to tribal rights and the causes of its failure to ensure their progress.##Answer:.
| 17,776
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The first challenge confronting the Indian government post-independence was the integration of three princely states. In the context of this statement discuss the role of Sardar Patel in ensuring the territorial integrity of India. (150 words)
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##Question:The first challenge confronting the Indian government post-independence was the integration of three princely states. In the context of this statement discuss the role of Sardar Patel in ensuring the territorial integrity of India. (150 words)##Answer:.
| 17,777
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Implementation of the language provision of the constitution proved to be a formidable task even though congress party was in power all over the country. Discuss
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##Question:Implementation of the language provision of the constitution proved to be a formidable task even though congress party was in power all over the country. Discuss##Answer:.
| 17,778
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The State Reorganization Commission turned language from a dividing force to a cementing and integrating one. Critically Evaluate.
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##Question:The State Reorganization Commission turned language from a dividing force to a cementing and integrating one. Critically Evaluate.##Answer:.
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“Not recognizing common property resource is not only a matter of economic injustice but also breakdown of traditional order of life”. Discuss this statement in context of implementation of Forest Rights Act.
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##Question:“Not recognizing common property resource is not only a matter of economic injustice but also breakdown of traditional order of life”. Discuss this statement in context of implementation of Forest Rights Act.##Answer:.
| 17,780
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"Tribal needs to progress and they have to progress in their own way." In the context of this statement discuss the provisions with respect to tribal rights and the causes of its failure to ensure their progress.
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##Question:"Tribal needs to progress and they have to progress in their own way." In the context of this statement discuss the provisions with respect to tribal rights and the causes of its failure to ensure their progress.##Answer:.
| 17,781
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The first challenge confronting the Indian government post-independence was the integration of three princely states. In the context of this statement discuss the role of Sardar Patel in ensuring the territorial integrity of India.(10M,150 words)
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##Question:The first challenge confronting the Indian government post-independence was the integration of three princely states. In the context of this statement discuss the role of Sardar Patel in ensuring the territorial integrity of India.(10M,150 words)##Answer:.
| 17,782
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Implementation of the language provision of the constitution proved to be a formidable task even though congress party was in power all over the country. Discuss.
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##Question:Implementation of the language provision of the constitution proved to be a formidable task even though congress party was in power all over the country. Discuss.##Answer:.
| 17,783
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The State Reorganization Commission turned language from a dividing force to a cementing and integrating one. Critically Evaluate. (150 words)
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##Question:The State Reorganization Commission turned language from a dividing force to a cementing and integrating one. Critically Evaluate. (150 words)##Answer:.
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“Not recognizing common property resource is not only a matter of economic injustice but also breakdown of traditional order of life”. Discuss this statement in context of implementation of Forest Rights Act.
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##Question:“Not recognizing common property resource is not only a matter of economic injustice but also breakdown of traditional order of life”. Discuss this statement in context of implementation of Forest Rights Act.##Answer:.
| 17,785
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What do you understand by ground-level ozone? Enumerate measures to reduce the menace of vehicular pollution.
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##Question:What do you understand by ground-level ozone? Enumerate measures to reduce the menace of vehicular pollution.##Answer:.
| 17,786
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Write short notes on: (a) UN Convention on Biological Diversity (b) CITES (c) Agenda 21
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##Question:Write short notes on: (a) UN Convention on Biological Diversity (b) CITES (c) Agenda 21##Answer:.
| 17,787
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What do you understand by ground-level ozone? Enumerate measures to reduce the menace of vehicular pollution.(150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What do you understand by ground-level ozone? Enumerate measures to reduce the menace of vehicular pollution.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Write short notes on: (a) UN Convention on Biological Diversity (b) CITES (c) Agenda 21
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##Question:Write short notes on: (a) UN Convention on Biological Diversity (b) CITES (c) Agenda 21##Answer:.
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Examine the contribution of Vedic period to India’s society and religion. Also trace the similarities between the Indus and the Vedic cultures in this respect. [200 words]
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##Question:Examine the contribution of Vedic period to India’s society and religion. Also trace the similarities between the Indus and the Vedic cultures in this respect. [200 words] ##Answer:.
| 17,790
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Discuss the factors which contributed to immense success of Magadha empire among all Mahajanapadas. [200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the factors which contributed to immense success of Magadha empire among all Mahajanapadas. [200 words] ##Answer:.
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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:.
| 17,792
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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?
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##Question:What were the reasons that led to collapse of the Gupta dynasty?##Answer:.
| 17,794
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