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Enumerate the major developments during the Rajeev Gandhi era.
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##Question:Enumerate the major developments during the Rajeev Gandhi era.##Answer:,
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What is Solar flare system? Briefly explain its mechanism and its impact on the earth.
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##Question:What is Solar flare system? Briefly explain its mechanism and its impact on the earth.##Answer:.
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Explain the following terms: ( 50 words each) 1. Asteroid belt 2. Kuiper Belt
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##Question:Explain the following terms: ( 50 words each) 1. Asteroid belt 2. Kuiper Belt##Answer:,
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What is magnetosphere and how does it form? What is the significance of magnetosphere? Explain
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##Question:What is magnetosphere and how does it form? What is the significance of magnetosphere? Explain##Answer:.
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What are different types of Solstices? Briefly explain how does Solstice occur and how is it different from Equinox?
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##Question:What are different types of Solstices? Briefly explain how does Solstice occur and how is it different from Equinox?##Answer:.
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What is the impact of rotation and revolution of earth on day and night?
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##Question:What is the impact of rotation and revolution of earth on day and night?##Answer:.
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The real success of federalism in India can be attributed to nature democratic politics in India. Comment.
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##Question:The real success of federalism in India can be attributed to nature democratic politics in India. Comment.##Answer:.
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True federal character for India is myth or reality in Indian Constitution .Critically analyse. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:True federal character for India is myth or reality in Indian Constitution .Critically analyse. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Restructuring of centre and state relation is an important way in which Indian federalism has been strengthened in practice .Explain
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##Question:Restructuring of centre and state relation is an important way in which Indian federalism has been strengthened in practice .Explain##Answer:.
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Analyse the circumstances that led to the Tashkent agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the agreement.
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##Question:Analyse the circumstances that led to the Tashkent agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the agreement.##Answer:,
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Critically examine to what extent India played an active part in international affairs during the Nehruvian era.
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##Question:Critically examine to what extent India played an active part in international affairs during the Nehruvian era.##Answer:,
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Though Pakistan believed that it could succeed against India in a short local war because of India"s internal and external situations India registered both real and symbolic gains. Discuss in context of 1965 wars.
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##Question:Though Pakistan believed that it could succeed against India in a short local war because of India"s internal and external situations India registered both real and symbolic gains. Discuss in context of 1965 wars.##Answer:,
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Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan jai Jawan and jai kisan.
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##Question:Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan jai Jawan and jai kisan.##Answer:,
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It has been argued that Shastri"s government did not deal with the problems faced by India in a decisive manner and was a prisoner of indecisions. Critically discuss.
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##Question:It has been argued that Shastri"s government did not deal with the problems faced by India in a decisive manner and was a prisoner of indecisions. Critically discuss.##Answer:,
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Recently the union government has decided to set up a National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in place of the existing National Commission for Backward Classes. Caste inequality and caste-based reservations continue to remain contentious issues in politics of India. Critically analyse. (200 words)
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##Question:Recently the union government has decided to set up a National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in place of the existing National Commission for Backward Classes. Caste inequality and caste-based reservations continue to remain contentious issues in politics of India. Critically analyse. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the following: (150 words/10 marks) 1. Indira Sawhney Case 1992 2. Article 18
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##Question:Write a short note on the following: (150 words/10 marks) 1. Indira Sawhney Case 1992 2. Article 18##Answer:.
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What is the significance of abolition of Untouchability? Discuss its relevance in present context. . (200 words)
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##Question:What is the significance of abolition of Untouchability? Discuss its relevance in present context. . (200 words)##Answer:.
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What is Preamble? What are the objectives of having a Preamble? Discuss whether preamble is part of Indian Constitution or not.
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##Question:What is Preamble? What are the objectives of having a Preamble? Discuss whether preamble is part of Indian Constitution or not.##Answer:,
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Write short notes on the following: (a)Principle of checks and balances (b)Difference between Presidential and Parliamentary system of government.
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: (a)Principle of checks and balances (b)Difference between Presidential and Parliamentary system of government.##Answer:,
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Though Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of separation of power from USA but it has modified it according to its own needs. Explain.
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##Question:Though Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of separation of power from USA but it has modified it according to its own needs. Explain.##Answer:,
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India is facing deficit or an adverse balance of trade since 1991 reforms.Discuss the challenges and suggest the reformative measures.[15Marks/250Words]
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##Question:India is facing deficit or an adverse balance of trade since 1991 reforms.Discuss the challenges and suggest the reformative measures.[15Marks/250Words]##Answer:,
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Write a short note on: (150 words) 1. FDI/FII 2. Capital Account.
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##Question:Write a short note on: (150 words) 1. FDI/FII 2. Capital Account.##Answer:,
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What is right to life and personal liberty? How have the courts expanded its meaning in recent years? (200 words)
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##Question:What is right to life and personal liberty? How have the courts expanded its meaning in recent years? (200 words)##Answer:.
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Article 19(1)(a) has undergone most liberal interpretation at the hand of Supreme Court after article 21. Discuss. (200 words)
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##Question:Article 19(1)(a) has undergone most liberal interpretation at the hand of Supreme Court after article 21. Discuss. (200 words)##Answer:,
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Differentiate between Procedure established by law and Due process of law.(200 words)
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##Question:Differentiate between Procedure established by law and Due process of law.(200 words)##Answer:,
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Bismarck is considered the architect of modern Germany. Comment with special reference to his policy of Blood and Iron. [200 words]
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##Question:Bismarck is considered the architect of modern Germany. Comment with special reference to his policy of Blood and Iron. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Evaluate the legacy of Napoleon with reference to reforms brought by him in France. [150 words, 10 marks]
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##Question:Evaluate the legacy of Napoleon with reference to reforms brought by him in France. [150 words, 10 marks]##Answer:.
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Evaluate the outcomes and aspects of French Revolution. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Evaluate the outcomes and aspects of French Revolution. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Write short notes on the following: 1.Zollverein 2.Treaty of Versailles [200 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: 1.Zollverein 2.Treaty of Versailles [200 words]##Answer:.
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Bismarck is considered the architect of modern Germany. Comment with special reference to his policy of Blood and Iron. [200 words]
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##Question:Bismarck is considered the architect of modern Germany. Comment with special reference to his policy of Blood and Iron. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Evaluate the legacy of Napoleon with reference to reforms brought by him in France. [200 words/10 Marks]
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##Question:Evaluate the legacy of Napoleon with reference to reforms brought by him in France. [200 words/10 Marks]##Answer:.
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Evaluate the outcomes and aspects of French Revolution. [150 words/10 marks]
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##Question:Evaluate the outcomes and aspects of French Revolution. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:.
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Write short notes on the following: a)Zollverein b)Treaty of Versailles [200 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a)Zollverein b)Treaty of Versailles [200 words] ##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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Briefly discuss the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction is a series of United Nations conferences focusing on disaster and climate risk management in the context of sustainable development.
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##Question:Briefly discuss the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction is a series of United Nations conferences focusing on disaster and climate risk management in the context of sustainable development.##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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Define doctrine of eclipse. Discuss in the light of the judgments of apex court in this regard.
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##Question:Define doctrine of eclipse. Discuss in the light of the judgments of apex court in this regard.##Answer:.
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Write short notes on the following: i.Difference between Indian Secularism and Western Secularism. ii.Democratic Socialism iii.Sovereignty
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: i.Difference between Indian Secularism and Western Secularism. ii.Democratic Socialism iii.Sovereignty ##Answer:.
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India is moving towards becoming a favourite FDI destination. Discuss the reasons .
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##Question:India is moving towards becoming a favourite FDI destination. Discuss the reasons .##Answer:.
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Write a short note on: 1.QII and FII 2. Government Route and Automatic Route
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##Question:Write a short note on: 1.QII and FII 2. Government Route and Automatic Route##Answer:.
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what are plan and non plan expenditure? What is the role played by Fiscal responsibility and budget management act? Discuss the recent reforms in this regard. (250 words)
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##Question:what are plan and non plan expenditure? What is the role played by Fiscal responsibility and budget management act? Discuss the recent reforms in this regard. (250 words)##Answer:,
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Analyse the major reforms done by government in this year budget regarding advancement of budget , separation of railway budget and doing away with plan and non plan distinction.
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##Question:Analyse the major reforms done by government in this year budget regarding advancement of budget , separation of railway budget and doing away with plan and non plan distinction.##Answer:,
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Write a short note on the following; Fiscal drag Securities transaction tax 3. Ways and means advances (50 words)
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##Question:Write a short note on the following; Fiscal drag Securities transaction tax 3. Ways and means advances (50 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 Disaster Management 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 Disaster Management Act, 2005?##Answer:.
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Urban flood frequencies having seemingly increased in the Indian subcontinent, does India’s preparedness or mitigation have significant gaps? Discuss the various aspects.
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##Question:Urban flood frequencies having seemingly increased in the Indian subcontinent, does India’s preparedness or mitigation have significant gaps? Discuss the various aspects.##Answer:.
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Write Short Notes on the following: (a) National Disaster Management Plan 2016 (b) Sendai Frameworks
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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: (a) National Disaster Management Plan 2016 (b) Sendai Frameworks##Answer:.
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Discuss the causes for the decline of Mughal Empire. To what extent was Aurangzeb’s policies were responsible for this?
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##Question:Discuss the causes for the decline of Mughal Empire. To what extent was Aurangzeb’s policies were responsible for this?##Answer:.
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Critically examine the features of Current Exchange rate System in India.
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##Question:Critically examine the features of Current Exchange rate System in India.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on: 1)MIGA 2)FDI in E-commerce
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##Question:Write a short note on: 1)MIGA 2)FDI in E-commerce##Answer:.
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Write Short notes on the following: (75 words each) i.Mansabdari System ii.Jagirdari crisis iii.Khalisa Land
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##Question:Write Short notes on the following: (75 words each) i.Mansabdari System ii.Jagirdari crisis iii.Khalisa Land##Answer:.
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Discuss the role of Murshid Quli Khan in the establishment of Bengal as an autonomous empire. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Discuss the role of Murshid Quli Khan in the establishment of Bengal as an autonomous empire. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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The current government has institutionalized a commitment to low inflation. What are the different ways to control inflation? Discuss the recent changes in measurement of inflation in the Indian economy. (250 words)
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##Question:The current government has institutionalized a commitment to low inflation. What are the different ways to control inflation? Discuss the recent changes in measurement of inflation in the Indian economy. (250 words)##Answer:.
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Mention the fiscal policy measures to control inflation. (100 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:Mention the fiscal policy measures to control inflation. (100 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the following: 1. Stagflation 2. Demand and supply factors 3. Consumer price index (50 words)
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##Question:Write a short note on the following: 1. Stagflation 2. Demand and supply factors 3. Consumer price index (50 words)##Answer:.
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With respect to the emergency in 1975, discuss the response among the masses. Why it is considered as the dark age of Indian democracy? Explain.
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##Question:With respect to the emergency in 1975, discuss the response among the masses. Why it is considered as the dark age of Indian democracy? Explain.##Answer:,
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The wars won in the battle fields are often lost in the diplomatic table. Critically analyse.
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##Question:The wars won in the battle fields are often lost in the diplomatic table. Critically analyse.##Answer:,
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What is the importance of JP movement in strengthening Indian democracy? Explain.
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##Question:What is the importance of JP movement in strengthening Indian democracy? Explain.##Answer:,
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How has Assam Agitation in 1970-80s raised the crisis in different sphere of Assam? How is Hazarika Commission related to the agitation? Explain.
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##Question:How has Assam Agitation in 1970-80s raised the crisis in different sphere of Assam? How is Hazarika Commission related to the agitation? Explain.##Answer:,
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The issues that gave rise Assam movement in 1979 were a combination of cultural pride and economic backwardness. Explain.
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##Question:The issues that gave rise Assam movement in 1979 were a combination of cultural pride and economic backwardness. Explain.##Answer:,
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The genesis of Punjab problem lies in the growth of communalism which erupted into extremism, separatism and terrorism after 1980. Critically examine.
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##Question:The genesis of Punjab problem lies in the growth of communalism which erupted into extremism, separatism and terrorism after 1980. Critically examine.##Answer:,
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Discuss the events that led to the battle of Plassey and battle of Buxar. In what ways were the battles instrumental in shaping the history of the Indian subcontinent in 18th Century? [200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the events that led to the battle of Plassey and battle of Buxar. In what ways were the battles instrumental in shaping the history of the Indian subcontinent in 18th Century? [200 words]##Answer:,
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Though Battle of Plassey established the British as a major political power it was the Battle of Buxar which truly established them as a major military power. Explain (150 words / 10 marks)
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##Question:Though Battle of Plassey established the British as a major political power it was the Battle of Buxar which truly established them as a major military power. Explain (150 words / 10 marks)##Answer:,
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Discuss the significance of Anglo-French rivalry in. To what extent it shaped the history of 18th century India? (150 Words)
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##Question:Discuss the significance of Anglo-French rivalry in. To what extent it shaped the history of 18th century India? (150 Words)##Answer:,
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Explain how rising real exchange rate will hurt Indian Exports. What measures would you suggest to boost exports of India? [250 Words]
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##Question:Explain how rising real exchange rate will hurt Indian Exports. What measures would you suggest to boost exports of India? [250 Words]##Answer:.
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Write short notes on: 1. Sterilization 2.Capital Account Convertibility
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##Question:Write short notes on: 1. Sterilization 2.Capital Account Convertibility##Answer:.
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What is capital market? What are the various instruments of capital markets? Discuss the role of Securities and Exchange Board of Indiain capital markets. (250 words)
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##Question:What is capital market? What are the various instruments of capital markets? Discuss the role of Securities and Exchange Board of Indiain capital markets. (250 words)##Answer:.
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What is GDP deflator? Differentiate between CPI and GDP deflator. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of GDP deflator. (100 words)
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##Question:What is GDP deflator? Differentiate between CPI and GDP deflator. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of GDP deflator. (100 words)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the following: 1. Sweat equity share 2. Primary and secondary market (50 words)
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##Question:Write a short note on the following: 1. Sweat equity share 2. Primary and secondary market (50 words)##Answer:.
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Critically analyse to what extent Operation Barga was a success in ensuring socio-economic justice to sharecroppers.
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##Question:Critically analyse to what extent Operation Barga was a success in ensuring socio-economic justice to sharecroppers.##Answer:,
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To what extent implementation of Mandal Commission report has altered the caste structure in the context of India?
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##Question:To what extent implementation of Mandal Commission report has altered the caste structure in the context of India?##Answer:,
18,574
Discuss the factors that necessitated land reforms.
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##Question:Discuss the factors that necessitated land reforms.##Answer:,
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Mysore had distinct elements of a modern state which were absent in other regional powers. Discuss. [200 words]
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##Question:Mysore had distinct elements of a modern state which were absent in other regional powers. Discuss. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the reason for decline of Maratha Empire. (200 words)
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##Question:Discuss the reason for decline of Maratha Empire. (200 words)##Answer:.
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”The Third Battle of Panipat was one of the most significant defining moments of 18th century India.” Discuss. (200 words)
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##Question:”The Third Battle of Panipat was one of the most significant defining moments of 18th century India.” Discuss. (200 words)##Answer:.
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What is Volcanic activity? What has been the relevance of Volcanoes till the present stage? Briefly explain.
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##Question:What is Volcanic activity? What has been the relevance of Volcanoes till the present stage? Briefly explain.##Answer:.
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Explain the following terms: a- Lunar eclipse b- Solar eclipse
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##Question:Explain the following terms: a- Lunar eclipse b- Solar eclipse ##Answer:.
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What are earthquake waves? Briefly explain the characteristics of earthquake waves and their relevance?
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##Question:What are earthquake waves? Briefly explain the characteristics of earthquake waves and their relevance?##Answer:.
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What do you understand by Continental drifting? Briefly explain the contribution of Alfred Wegner in Continental drift. (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:What do you understand by Continental drifting? Briefly explain the contribution of Alfred Wegner in Continental drift. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:.
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Briefly explain the different layers of the Earth’s inner structure and their composition.
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##Question:Briefly explain the different layers of the Earth’s inner structure and their composition.##Answer:.
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Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?
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##Question:Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?##Answer:.
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Explain the following terms( 150 words/10 MArks) Sovereign. Democratic. Republic.
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##Question:Explain the following terms( 150 words/10 MArks) Sovereign. Democratic. Republic. ##Answer:.
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Whether India is religious or non-religious or anti-religious country? Explain with examples.
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##Question:Whether India is religious or non-religious or anti-religious country? Explain with examples.##Answer:.
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What are Participatory Notes (P-Notes)? How P-notes are leading to black money flow in the economy? Is Government of India is successful in the recent time to curb the black money flow through p-notes? (250 words)
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##Question:What are Participatory Notes (P-Notes)? How P-notes are leading to black money flow in the economy? Is Government of India is successful in the recent time to curb the black money flow through p-notes? (250 words)##Answer:.
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Explain rolling settlement and how does it help in improving financial market. (200 words)
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##Question:Explain rolling settlement and how does it help in improving financial market. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Mutual funds 2. Future Vs Options (50 words)
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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Mutual funds 2. Future Vs Options (50 words)##Answer:.
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What was Bismarck’s policy for German Unification? Discuss the impact of Bismarck’s foreign policy on future of Europe. [200 words]
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##Question:What was Bismarck’s policy for German Unification? Discuss the impact of Bismarck’s foreign policy on future of Europe. [200 words]##Answer:.
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To what extent German Unification was driven by economic impulses? [200 words]
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##Question:To what extent German Unification was driven by economic impulses? [200 words]##Answer:.
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Write short notes on the following: a) Young Italy Movement b) Treaty of Versailles [200 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a) Young Italy Movement b) Treaty of Versailles [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss Italian Unification and its impact. [200 words]
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##Question:Discuss Italian Unification and its impact. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss in brief the major events leading to the World War I. (200 words)
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##Question:Discuss in brief the major events leading to the World War I. (200 words)##Answer:.
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What was Bismarck’s policy for German Unification? Discuss the impact of Bismarck’s foreign policy on future of Europe. [200 words]
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##Question:What was Bismarck’s policy for German Unification? Discuss the impact of Bismarck’s foreign policy on future of Europe. [200 words]##Answer:.
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To what extent German Unification was driven by economic impulses? [200 words/10 Marks]
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##Question:To what extent German Unification was driven by economic impulses? [200 words/10 Marks]##Answer:.
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Write short notes on the following: a)Young Italy Movement b)Treaty of Versailles [200 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a)Young Italy Movement b)Treaty of Versailles [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss Italian Unification and its impact. [200 words/10 Marks]
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##Question:Discuss Italian Unification and its impact. [200 words/10 Marks]##Answer:.
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Discuss in brief the major events leading to the World War I. (200 words)
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##Question:Discuss in brief the major events leading to the World War I. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Discuss the development of science and technology in strategic areas after independence and briefly mention contributions of science and technology in upliftment of disadvantage section of society.
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##Question:Discuss the development of science and technology in strategic areas after independence and briefly mention contributions of science and technology in upliftment of disadvantage section of society.##Answer:.
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Examine the development and biotechnology in India in past 30 years then briefly outline the contribution of department of biotechnology.
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##Question:Examine the development and biotechnology in India in past 30 years then briefly outline the contribution of department of biotechnology.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on project LIGO AND LHC.
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##Question:Write a short note on project LIGO AND LHC.##Answer:.
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What is Big Bang Theory? What are the evidences in support of the theory for universe Expansion?
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##Question:What is Big Bang Theory? What are the evidences in support of the theory for universe Expansion?##Answer:.
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1. Exoplanets 2.Goldilocks Zone
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##Question:1. Exoplanets 2.Goldilocks Zone##Answer:.
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