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Discuss the evolution of measurement of the poverty line. Critically analyze the rationale behind the various committee’s recommendations. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Discuss the evolution of measurement of the poverty line. Critically analyze the rationale behind the various committee’s recommendations. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Role of DRDA 2. Poverty and income gap ratio (50 words each)
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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Role of DRDA 2. Poverty and income gap ratio (50 words each)##Answer:.
19,518
Briefly discuss the stages of formation of Universe with reference to the Big Bang theory. Explain its significance in the present context.(250 words)
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##Question:Briefly discuss the stages of formation of Universe with reference to the Big Bang theory. Explain its significance in the present context.(250 words)##Answer:.
19,519
What do you understand by the existence of singularity before big bang explosion? (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What do you understand by the existence of singularity before big bang explosion? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Write short notes on each of the following: (50 words each/10 marks) (a) Stars (b) Galaxy (c) Blackhole
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##Question:Write short notes on each of the following: (50 words each/10 marks) (a) Stars (b) Galaxy (c) Blackhole##Answer:.
19,521
Analyse the statement, “In a democratic polity every law is based on ethical consideration”.
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##Question:Analyse the statement, “In a democratic polity every law is based on ethical consideration”.##Answer:.
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Write a short note on any three ethical considerations in public policy.
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##Question:Write a short note on any three ethical considerations in public policy.##Answer:.
19,523
Difference between administrative mind and judicial mind with illustration.
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##Question:Difference between administrative mind and judicial mind with illustration.##Answer:.
19,524
Cooperatives were viewed as an important element in the agenda for institutional changes sought to be achieved through land reforms. In the context of this statement discuss the evolution and limitations of cooperatives in India.
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##Question:Cooperatives were viewed as an important element in the agenda for institutional changes sought to be achieved through land reforms. In the context of this statement discuss the evolution and limitations of cooperatives in India.##Answer:.
19,525
Write Short Notes on the following: (a) Operation Barga (b) Bhoodan and Gramdan Movement
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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: (a) Operation Barga (b) Bhoodan and Gramdan Movement##Answer:.
19,526
Discuss the issues which led to the rise of ethnic insurgency in Sri Lanka in 1980s. How did Indo-Sri Lanka accord attempts to address them?
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##Question:Discuss the issues which led to the rise of ethnic insurgency in Sri Lanka in 1980s. How did Indo-Sri Lanka accord attempts to address them? ##Answer:.
19,527
Operation flood created a strong foundation to transform India’s dairy sector into a vibrant business activity. Why could the example of Amul not be able to be replicated in other areas?
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##Question:Operation flood created a strong foundation to transform India’s dairy sector into a vibrant business activity. Why could the example of Amul not be able to be replicated in other areas?##Answer:.
19,528
What do you understand by lone wolf attacks? In the wake of increasing lone wolf attacks across the globe, assess India’s vulnerability to such attacks.
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##Question:What do you understand by lone wolf attacks? In the wake of increasing lone wolf attacks across the globe, assess India’s vulnerability to such attacks.##Answer:.
19,529
What do you understand by money laundering? Give a brief on the steps in money laundering and some methods used in each process.(150 words/ 10 marks)
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##Question:What do you understand by money laundering? Give a brief on the steps in money laundering and some methods used in each process.(150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:.
19,530
Money laundering poses a serious threat to a country’s economy. What are the threats related to India? Suggest steps to reduce the panacea of money laundering in India. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Money laundering poses a serious threat to a country’s economy. What are the threats related to India? Suggest steps to reduce the panacea of money laundering in India. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
19,531
What is the role of society in the generation and transaction of black money in the economy?
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##Question:What is the role of society in the generation and transaction of black money in the economy? ##Answer:.
19,532
Explain the objectives of AFSPA with reference to North-east insurgency.
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##Question:Explain the objectives of AFSPA with reference to North-east insurgency.##Answer:.
19,533
Highlighting the strategic significance of North-east region, list the major security threats faced by the region. In this context, critically analyse the steps taken by the government to maintain peace and stability in the region.
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##Question:Highlighting the strategic significance of North-east region, list the major security threats faced by the region. In this context, critically analyse the steps taken by the government to maintain peace and stability in the region.##Answer:.
19,534
Analyze the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 and examine the validity of Germany’s objections to the Treaty.
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##Question:Analyze the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 and examine the validity of Germany’s objections to the Treaty.##Answer:.
19,535
Write short notes on the following: (150 words /10 marks) Why Germany lost WW-I Naval Rivalry between Britain and Germany
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: (150 words /10 marks) Why Germany lost WW-I Naval Rivalry between Britain and Germany ##Answer:.
19,536
How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of the balance of power? Comment.
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##Question:How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of the balance of power? Comment.##Answer:.
19,537
Analyze the causes of the Russian Revolutions of 1917. Explain why the October revolution was considered more important than the February revolution. (150 Words/10 marks)
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##Question:Analyze the causes of the Russian Revolutions of 1917. Explain why the October revolution was considered more important than the February revolution. (150 Words/10 marks)##Answer:.
19,538
How patriarchy impacts the position of middle class working women in the Indian society?
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##Question:How patriarchy impacts the position of middle class working women in the Indian society?##Answer:.
19,539
To what extent gender stereotyping impacts the social position of women in the society?
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##Question:To what extent gender stereotyping impacts the social position of women in the society?##Answer:.
19,540
While some contend that prostitution is a victimless crime, others argue that it is immoral, commercially exploitative and promotes the repression of women. In this context discuss whether prostitution should be legalized in India or not.
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##Question:While some contend that prostitution is a victimless crime, others argue that it is immoral, commercially exploitative and promotes the repression of women. In this context discuss whether prostitution should be legalized in India or not.##Answer:.
19,541
Critically analyse maternity benefits act 2016.
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##Question:Critically analyse maternity benefits act 2016.##Answer:.
19,542
Despite increase in the legal provision the violence against women is on the rise. Critically discuss. (150 words)
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##Question:Despite increase in the legal provision the violence against women is on the rise. Critically discuss. (150 words)##Answer:.
19,543
Though women empowerment has become an important developmental goal in policy making it does not protect women from gender violence. Comment in the context of the India.
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##Question:Though women empowerment has become an important developmental goal in policy making it does not protect women from gender violence. Comment in the context of the India.##Answer:.
19,544
"Surrogacy is both a need as well as has become the source of income for many". In the context of the statement discuss, to what extent putting a blanket ban on commercial surrogacy is justified.
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##Question:"Surrogacy is both a need as well as has become the source of income for many". In the context of the statement discuss, to what extent putting a blanket ban on commercial surrogacy is justified.##Answer:.
19,545
Discuss the socio-economic factors responsible for the growth of Communalism in India.
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##Question:Discuss the socio-economic factors responsible for the growth of Communalism in India.##Answer:.
19,546
Is modernity breeding religious fundamentalism? Critically Comment
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##Question:Is modernity breeding religious fundamentalism? Critically Comment##Answer:.
19,547
Is regionalism a threat to national integration?
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##Question:Is regionalism a threat to national integration?##Answer:.
19,548
Write note on – convection, conduction, and advection
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##Question:Write note on – convection, conduction, and advection##Answer:,
19,549
Indian President is not merely a rubber stamp. Critically commentwith suitable examples.
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##Question:Indian President is not merely a rubber stamp. Critically commentwith suitable examples.##Answer:,
19,550
What do you understand by Trade winds and why are they named so? How are they stronger than westerlies? Explain.
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##Question:What do you understand by Trade winds and why are they named so? How are they stronger than westerlies? Explain.##Answer:,
19,552
The role of Prime Minister is second to none. Explain the statement in the context of representative democracy of India as opined by our constitution with special emphasis on functions of the Prime Minister as head of the government.
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##Question:The role of Prime Minister is second to none. Explain the statement in the context of representative democracy of India as opined by our constitution with special emphasis on functions of the Prime Minister as head of the government.##Answer:,
19,553
What are regulatory bodies? Why did regulatory bodies become more prominent post 1991 reforms in India?
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##Question:What are regulatory bodies? Why did regulatory bodies become more prominent post 1991 reforms in India?##Answer:,
19,554
What are the concerns affecting the functioning of regulatory bodies in current times?
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##Question:What are the concerns affecting the functioning of regulatory bodies in current times?##Answer:,
19,555
Give a brief note on position of Prime Minister in India.
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##Question:Give a brief note on position of Prime Minister in India.##Answer:,
19,556
Write briefly on powers of Attorney General of India.
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##Question:Write briefly on powers of Attorney General of India.##Answer:,
19,558
What Policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression?
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##Question:What Policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression?##Answer:,
19,559
Discuss the factors that led to the rise of Soviet Russia after Russian Revolution. [150 words/10 marks]
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##Question:Discuss the factors that led to the rise of Soviet Russia after Russian Revolution. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:,
19,560
Discuss the significance of Russian Revolution in present context. [200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the significance of Russian Revolution in present context. [200 words]##Answer:,
19,561
Write short notes on the following: a) War Communism b) New Economic Policy.[200 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a) War Communism b) New Economic Policy.[200 words]##Answer:,
19,562
Lumbering industry is less developed in equatorial region despite of dense forest.Discuss.
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##Question:Lumbering industry is less developed in equatorial region despite of dense forest.Discuss.##Answer:,
19,563
Write a Short note on the following (75 words each) Commercial Agriculture Plantation Agriculture
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##Question:Write a Short note on the following (75 words each) Commercial Agriculture Plantation Agriculture ##Answer:,
19,564
At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples.(UPSC 2015)
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##Question:At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples.(UPSC 2015)##Answer:,
19,565
‘Nationalism should be replaced by internationalism’ - R. N. Tagore. What do you understand by this statement? To what extent it is pragmatic? Will you suggest it for democratic country like India? (200 Words)
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##Question:‘Nationalism should be replaced by internationalism’ - R. N. Tagore. What do you understand by this statement? To what extent it is pragmatic? Will you suggest it for democratic country like India? (200 Words)##Answer:,
19,566
What are the different perspectives in international relations? Illustrate through examples.
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##Question:What are the different perspectives in international relations? Illustrate through examples.##Answer:,
19,567
Discuss salient features of good corporate governance.
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##Question:Discuss salient features of good corporate governance.##Answer:,
19,568
What is moral policing? Give examples.
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##Question:What is moral policing? Give examples.##Answer:,
19,569
What are the different perspectives in international relations? Illustrate through examples.
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##Question:What are the different perspectives in international relations? Illustrate through examples.##Answer:,
19,571
Discuss salient features of good corporate governance.
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##Question:Discuss salient features of good corporate governance.##Answer:,
19,572
What is moral policing? Give examples.
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##Question:What is moral policing? Give examples.##Answer:,
19,573
‘Nationalism should be replaced by internationalism’ - R. N. Tagore. What do you understand by this statement? To what extent it is pragmatic? Will you suggest it for democratic country like India? (200 Words)
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##Question:‘Nationalism should be replaced by internationalism’ - R. N. Tagore. What do you understand by this statement? To what extent it is pragmatic? Will you suggest it for democratic country like India? (200 Words)##Answer:,
19,575
At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples.(UPSC 2015)
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##Question:At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples.(UPSC 2015)##Answer:,
19,576
At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples.(UPSC 2015)
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##Question:At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples.(UPSC 2015)##Answer:,
19,577
‘Nationalism should be replaced by internationalism’ - R. N. Tagore. What do you understand by this statement? To what extent it is pragmatic? Will you suggest it for democratic country like India?(200 Words)
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##Question:‘Nationalism should be replaced by internationalism’ - R. N. Tagore. What do you understand by this statement? To what extent it is pragmatic? Will you suggest it for democratic country like India?(200 Words)##Answer:,
19,578
What are the different perspectives in international relations? Illustrate through examples.
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##Question:What are the different perspectives in international relations? Illustrate through examples.##Answer:,
19,579
What is moral policing? Give examples.
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##Question:What is moral policing? Give examples.##Answer:,
19,581
Till 1991, the emphasis of industrial policy was on "regulation". The New Industrial Policy of 1991 shifts emphasis from regulation to development. What were the reasons that necessitated such shift in the economy? Also, analyse the New Industrial Policy of 1991 in meeting its objective. (250 words)
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##Question:Till 1991, the emphasis of industrial policy was on "regulation". The New Industrial Policy of 1991 shifts emphasis from regulation to development. What were the reasons that necessitated such shift in the economy? Also, analyse the New Industrial Policy of 1991 in meeting its objective. (250 words)##Answer:,
19,582
Public sector undertaking was envisaged as the modern temples of India by our first Prime Minister. Comment. (250 words)
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##Question:Public sector undertaking was envisaged as the modern temples of India by our first Prime Minister. Comment. (250 words)##Answer:,
19,583
Write a short note on each of the following; Private sector Vs public sector Private limited Vs Public limited company Nature – Easy (50 words each)
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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following; Private sector Vs public sector Private limited Vs Public limited company Nature – Easy (50 words each)##Answer:,
19,584
What are latitudes and longitudes? Explain the significance of the latitude. Why is the equator most important line of latitude?(200 words)
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##Question:What are latitudes and longitudes? Explain the significance of the latitude. Why is the equator most important line of latitude?(200 words)##Answer:,
19,585
What is the difference between Planets, Planetesimals and the Asteroids?(150 words)
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##Question:What is the difference between Planets, Planetesimals and the Asteroids?(150 words)##Answer:,
19,586
Write short notes on i. Structure of the Sun ii. Dwarf planets iii. Asteroids (50 words each)
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##Question:Write short notes on i. Structure of the Sun ii. Dwarf planets iii. Asteroids (50 words each)##Answer:,
19,587
Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to administration of schedules area and tribal areas. Analyse the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the Fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing extremism. (200 words).
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##Question:Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to administration of schedules area and tribal areas. Analyse the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the Fifth schedule on the growth of Left Wing extremism. (200 words).##Answer:,
19,588
Discuss linkage between extremism and Underdevelopment.
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##Question:Discuss linkage between extremism and Underdevelopment.##Answer:,
19,589
Discuss the characteristics of naxalism and Maoism. How they are different in approach? (150 words)
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##Question:Discuss the characteristics of naxalism and Maoism. How they are different in approach? (150 words)##Answer:,
19,590
Even though it existed for long time ,it is in the only in recent times LWE is termed as single biggest internal security threat for India. comment.
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##Question:Even though it existed for long time ,it is in the only in recent times LWE is termed as single biggest internal security threat for India. comment.##Answer:,
19,591
Critically evaluate the approach of Indian government in fighting the LWE.
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##Question:Critically evaluate the approach of Indian government in fighting the LWE.##Answer:,
19,592
Discuss the ethnic conflicts in Manipur with the special reference to the demand for ILP and recent violence in Manipur.
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##Question:Discuss the ethnic conflicts in Manipur with the special reference to the demand for ILP and recent violence in Manipur. ##Answer:,
19,593
What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? UPSC CSE 2013
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##Question:What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? UPSC CSE 2013##Answer:,
19,594
Parliamentary System of government was established in India as per the needs at the time of independence. As situation has changed in the last 70 years should we shift to Presidential System of government? Analyse. [200 words]
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##Question:Parliamentary System of government was established in India as per the needs at the time of independence. As situation has changed in the last 70 years should we shift to Presidential System of government? Analyse. [200 words]##Answer:,
19,595
Compare the prime ministerial and parliamentary form of government. (200 words)
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##Question:Compare the prime ministerial and parliamentary form of government. (200 words)##Answer:,
19,596
Discuss the significance of Rajya Sabha in strengthening federalism. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Discuss the significance of Rajya Sabha in strengthening federalism. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,
19,597
Explain horizontal and vertical heat budget and of Earth. (200 words)
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##Question:Explain horizontal and vertical heat budget and of Earth. (200 words) ##Answer:.
19,598
The women’s movements in different stages of evolution have contributed to the cause of emancipation of women in India. Evaluate.
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##Question:The women’s movements in different stages of evolution have contributed to the cause of emancipation of women in India. Evaluate.##Answer:.
19,599
Debate the issue whether and how contemporary movement for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.
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##Question:Debate the issue whether and how contemporary movement for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.##Answer:.
19,600
Discuss whether agrarian movements which emerged from late 1970s should be referred as New Farmer’s movement
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##Question:Discuss whether agrarian movements which emerged from late 1970s should be referred as New Farmer’s movement##Answer:.
19,601
What do you understand by absolute poverty? In relative poverty, the emphasis is more on the social inequalities rather than the nutritional requirements and the concept is used in context of developed countries. Comment.
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##Question:What do you understand by absolute poverty? In relative poverty, the emphasis is more on the social inequalities rather than the nutritional requirements and the concept is used in context of developed countries. Comment.##Answer:.
19,602
What is the concept of Poverty? Is poverty something which is new? (150 words)
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##Question:What is the concept of Poverty? Is poverty something which is new? (150 words)##Answer:.
19,603
Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development. Identify the factors that were responsible for the success of land reforms in India. (250 words)
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##Question:Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development. Identify the factors that were responsible for the success of land reforms in India. (250 words)##Answer:.
19,604
Differentiate between Disinvestment and Privatization? What are the objectives of disinvestment in present scenario? (250 words)
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##Question:Differentiate between Disinvestment and Privatization? What are the objectives of disinvestment in present scenario? (250 words)##Answer:.
19,605
Write a short note on each of the following; 1. National investment fund 2. Objectives of Land reforms Nature – Easy (50 words each)
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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following; 1. National investment fund 2. Objectives of Land reforms Nature – Easy (50 words each)##Answer:.
19,606
What effects do the rotation, revolution and tilt in the axis of the earth have on the amount of radiation received at the earth’s surface?(200 words)
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##Question:What effects do the rotation, revolution and tilt in the axis of the earth have on the amount of radiation received at the earth’s surface?(200 words)##Answer:.
19,607
What do you understand by Time Zone? (150 words)
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##Question:What do you understand by Time Zone? (150 words)##Answer:.
19,608
Write short notes on following: i. Solstice and Equinox ii. International Date Line iii. Degassing (50 words each)
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##Question:Write short notes on following: i. Solstice and Equinox ii. International Date Line iii. Degassing (50 words each)##Answer:.
19,609
Money laundering poses a serious threat to country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace?
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##Question:Money laundering poses a serious threat to country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace?##Answer:.
19,610
Write short notes on: AFSPA Lone Wolf Terrorist attacks
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##Question:Write short notes on: AFSPA Lone Wolf Terrorist attacks ##Answer:.
19,611
Patriotism is not just a personal choice; rather it has to be invoked also. Comment. (200 words)
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##Question:Patriotism is not just a personal choice; rather it has to be invoked also. Comment. (200 words)##Answer:.
19,612
Discuss the importance of Rajya Sabha. (150 words)
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##Question:Discuss the importance of Rajya Sabha. (150 words)##Answer:.
19,613
Discuss the differences in powers and functions of Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Speaker of Lok Sabha.( 150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Discuss the differences in powers and functions of Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Speaker of Lok Sabha.( 150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
19,614
Write short notes on the following:(150 words/10 marks) i. Protem Speaker ii. Removal of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
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##Question:Write short notes on the following:(150 words/10 marks) i. Protem Speaker ii. Removal of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha##Answer:.
19,615
Discuss the mechanism of tricellular meridional circulation of atmosphere with associated pressure belts and planetary surface winds. (250)
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##Question:Discuss the mechanism of tricellular meridional circulation of atmosphere with associated pressure belts and planetary surface winds. (250)##Answer:,
19,616
Write a short note on the following: (150 Words/10 Marks) Coriolis Force Geostrophic Winds
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##Question:Write a short note on the following: (150 Words/10 Marks) Coriolis Force Geostrophic Winds ##Answer:,
19,617
What do you understand by collective responsibility ?Explain its significance.
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##Question:What do you understand by collective responsibility ?Explain its significance.##Answer:,
19,618
Briefly explains the functions of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Discuss the different problems associated with it.(10 marks/150 words)
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##Question:Briefly explains the functions of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Discuss the different problems associated with it.(10 marks/150 words)##Answer:,
19,619
Briefly Explain the different power of the Indian President?
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##Question:Briefly Explain the different power of the Indian President?##Answer:,
19,620
What is the election and removal process of the Vice President? Explain. (150 words/10 Marks)
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##Question:What is the election and removal process of the Vice President? Explain. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:,
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