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Write short notes on( 100words | 5 marks each ) a)Precursor cities of Delhi b)Buildings in FatehpurSikri

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##Question:Write short notes on( 100words | 5 marks each ) a)Precursor cities of Delhi b)Buildings in FatehpurSikri##Answer:,

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Though local self-government was there in India before 1992, the 73 rd and 74 th Amendment act brought resurgence in the idea of local government in India. Discuss in the light of various committee recommendations before 1992. [200 words]

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##Question:Though local self-government was there in India before 1992, the 73 rd and 74 th Amendment act brought resurgence in the idea of local government in India. Discuss in the light of various committee recommendations before 1992. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Discuss the ideas of Gandhiji and B.R. Ambedkar with respect to the local self-governance in India.

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##Question:Discuss the ideas of Gandhiji and B.R. Ambedkar with respect to the local self-governance in India. ##Answer:.

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Discuss the need of local self-governance in a diverse country like India.

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##Question:Discuss the need of local self-governance in a diverse country like India.##Answer:.

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Enumerate and explain the characteristics used by IMD for the prediction of Indian monsoon. [150 words]

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##Question:Enumerate and explain the characteristics used by IMD for the prediction of Indian monsoon. [150 words]##Answer:.

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Write short notes on (75 words each) i. Tornadoes ii. Thunderstorms

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##Question:Write short notes on (75 words each) i. Tornadoes ii. Thunderstorms##Answer:.

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More than three crore cases are pending in different level of Judiciary, how should both judiciary and executive cooperate with each other to deal with this unacceptably high number of pending cases? Have they taken any steps together in this regard? Discuss. (200 Words)

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##Question:More than three crore cases are pending in different level of Judiciary, how should both judiciary and executive cooperate with each other to deal with this unacceptably high number of pending cases? Have they taken any steps together in this regard? Discuss. (200 Words)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Judicial Activism and How is it different from Judicial Overreach. Explain[200 Words/10 marks]

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##Question:What do you understand by Judicial Activism and How is it different from Judicial Overreach. Explain[200 Words/10 marks]##Answer:.

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The Himalaya is not only the source of water but it has lots of other significance. Briefly explain those significance. [200Words]

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##Question:The Himalaya is not only the source of water but it has lots of other significance. Briefly explain those significance. [200Words] ##Answer:.

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Briefly explain how Deccan plateau is the source for many resources? (150 words)

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##Question:Briefly explain how Deccan plateau is the source for many resources? (150 words)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Superimposed drainage pattern? How is it different from the antecedent drainage pattern? Explain [150 Words/10 Marks]

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##Question:What do you understand by Superimposed drainage pattern? How is it different from the antecedent drainage pattern? Explain [150 Words/10 Marks]##Answer:.

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What are the important characteristic features of Peninsular rivers? How are these different from Himalayan rivers? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What are the important characteristic features of Peninsular rivers? How are these different from Himalayan rivers? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss various branches of south-west monsoon and the associated rainfall distribution with the help of map of India. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss various branches of south-west monsoon and the associated rainfall distribution with the help of map of India. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Discuss various branches of south-west monsoon and the associated rainfall distribution with the help of map of India. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss various branches of south-west monsoon and the associated rainfall distribution with the help of map of India. [200 words]##Answer:.

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What do you understand by “breaks in monsoon”? [150 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by “breaks in monsoon”? [150 words]##Answer:.

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Explain the phenomenon of El Nino. [150 words]

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##Question:Explain the phenomenon of El Nino. [150 words]##Answer:.

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Critically examine how ‘local self-governance’ will play its role in the implementation of Smart City project in Indian cities. (200 words)

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##Question:Critically examine how ‘local self-governance’ will play its role in the implementation of Smart City project in Indian cities. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Write short notes on the following: (50 words each) 1.District Planning Committee 2. Municipal Planning Committee

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: (50 words each) 1.District Planning Committee 2. Municipal Planning Committee##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Gross Value Added (GVA)? How is it different from GDP? Briefly explain the different methods for GDP calculation.[150Words]

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##Question:What do you understand by Gross Value Added (GVA)? How is it different from GDP? Briefly explain the different methods for GDP calculation.[150Words]##Answer:,

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What is the difference between GDP and GNP? Also, what is the rationale and criteria for selecting a Base year in GDP calculation? (200 word)

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##Question:What is the difference between GDP and GNP? Also, what is the rationale and criteria for selecting a Base year in GDP calculation? (200 word)##Answer:,

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`Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Discuss

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##Question:`Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Discuss##Answer:.

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Differentiate between the Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation.

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##Question:Differentiate between the Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation. ##Answer:.

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Discuss the reasons for creation of Union Territories in India.

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##Question:Discuss the reasons for creation of Union Territories in India.##Answer:.

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Critically examine the role of District Planning Committee in the development of local self-governments in India.(150 words)

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##Question:Critically examine the role of District Planning Committee in the development of local self-governments in India.(150 words)##Answer:.

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Discuss the major differences between pre-British land revenue policies and the land revenue policies during British era. Analyse the impact of British land revenue policies on the rural agrarian society of India.

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##Question:Discuss the major differences between pre-British land revenue policies and the land revenue policies during British era. Analyse the impact of British land revenue policies on the rural agrarian society of India.##Answer:.

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Write short notes on i. Permanent Settlement ii. Ryotwari System iii. Mahalwari System (50 words each)

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##Question:Write short notes on i. Permanent Settlement ii. Ryotwari System iii. Mahalwari System (50 words each)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by financial imperialism

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##Question:What do you understand by financial imperialism##Answer:.

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The rise of Mahayana Buddhism marked the dilution of the basic principles given by Buddha. Comment

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##Question:The rise of Mahayana Buddhism marked the dilution of the basic principles given by Buddha. Comment##Answer:.

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Why is Laurie Baker called ‘the conscience keeper of Indian architecture’? (50 words| 5 marks)

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##Question:Why is Laurie Baker called ‘the conscience keeper of Indian architecture’? (50 words| 5 marks)##Answer:.

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"The classical dances of today have their roots in the ancient period". Comment

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##Question:"The classical dances of today have their roots in the ancient period". Comment##Answer:.

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Discuss the origin and spread of Abrahamic religions.

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##Question:Discuss the origin and spread of Abrahamic religions.##Answer:.

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Discuss the role of women in different phases of the Indian freedom struggle. [150 words/10 marks]

Approach:- In the introduction part, give the context of the women"s participation In the body part, mention the role of women in different phases Conclude accordingly Answer:- The history of the Indian Struggle would be incomplete without mentioning the contributions of women. They fought with true spirit and unafraid courage and faced various tortures, exploitations, and hardships to earn us freedom. Role of women in different phases Rani Lakshmibai fought heroically in the First war of Independence [1857 revolt]. She showed the embodiment of patriotism, self-respect, and heroism. Sarla Devi, Muthulaxmi Reddy, Susheela Nair, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, Sucheta Kripalani, and Aruna Asaf Ali are some of the women who participated in the non-violent movement [Non-cooperation movement] Aruna Asaf Ali marked the beginning of the Quit India Movement on the 9th of August 1942 by hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia tank. She also organized the underground activity and operated congress radio Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement, after independence she was conferred with Padma Vibhusan Captain Lakshmi Sehgal was the captain of the Rani Jhansi Regiment of INA. She was tried during INA trials and was put into jail, only to be released after India"s independence The organization of the revolutionaries was very active in Dhaka, Comilla, and Chittagong and young college girls came into its fold. The famous group of women revolutionaries consisted of Samiti and Suniti, Bina Das, Kalpana Dutta, and Preetilata Waddedar Matangini Hazra organized a procession of 6000 people during the QIM and started marching towards the Tamluk Police station where she was shot dead. She was an inspiration to the parallel government of Jatiya Sarkar in Tamluk, Midnapore Sucheta Kripalini was one of the organizers of underground activity and congress radio, she was a member of the constituent assembly. During the partition, she accompanied Gandhi to Naokhali where she appealed to people to shun violence. Women shouldered critical responsibilities in India’s struggle for freedom. They held public meetings, organized picketing of shops selling foreign alcohol and articles, sold Khadi, and actively participated in National Movements. They bravely faced the baton of the police and went to jail.

##Question:Discuss the role of women in different phases of the Indian freedom struggle. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:Approach:- In the introduction part, give the context of the women"s participation In the body part, mention the role of women in different phases Conclude accordingly Answer:- The history of the Indian Struggle would be incomplete without mentioning the contributions of women. They fought with true spirit and unafraid courage and faced various tortures, exploitations, and hardships to earn us freedom. Role of women in different phases Rani Lakshmibai fought heroically in the First war of Independence [1857 revolt]. She showed the embodiment of patriotism, self-respect, and heroism. Sarla Devi, Muthulaxmi Reddy, Susheela Nair, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, Sucheta Kripalani, and Aruna Asaf Ali are some of the women who participated in the non-violent movement [Non-cooperation movement] Aruna Asaf Ali marked the beginning of the Quit India Movement on the 9th of August 1942 by hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia tank. She also organized the underground activity and operated congress radio Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement, after independence she was conferred with Padma Vibhusan Captain Lakshmi Sehgal was the captain of the Rani Jhansi Regiment of INA. She was tried during INA trials and was put into jail, only to be released after India"s independence The organization of the revolutionaries was very active in Dhaka, Comilla, and Chittagong and young college girls came into its fold. The famous group of women revolutionaries consisted of Samiti and Suniti, Bina Das, Kalpana Dutta, and Preetilata Waddedar Matangini Hazra organized a procession of 6000 people during the QIM and started marching towards the Tamluk Police station where she was shot dead. She was an inspiration to the parallel government of Jatiya Sarkar in Tamluk, Midnapore Sucheta Kripalini was one of the organizers of underground activity and congress radio, she was a member of the constituent assembly. During the partition, she accompanied Gandhi to Naokhali where she appealed to people to shun violence. Women shouldered critical responsibilities in India’s struggle for freedom. They held public meetings, organized picketing of shops selling foreign alcohol and articles, sold Khadi, and actively participated in National Movements. They bravely faced the baton of the police and went to jail.

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Write short notes on the following: 1. Radcliff Commission 2. Reasons for failure of Wavell Plan 3. Telangana Movement 4. Tebhaga Movement 5. Bardoli Satyagraha

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: 1. Radcliff Commission 2. Reasons for failure of Wavell Plan 3. Telangana Movement 4. Tebhaga Movement 5. Bardoli Satyagraha##Answer:.

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Why Buddhism disappeared from India for many years despite being born and flourished in India?200 words

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##Question:Why Buddhism disappeared from India for many years despite being born and flourished in India?200 words##Answer:,

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Write short notes on: a)Yoga school of philosophy b) Differences between the concepts of Nirvana and Moksha ( 100 words | 5 marks ) each

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##Question:Write short notes on: a)Yoga school of philosophy b) Differences between the concepts of Nirvana and Moksha ( 100 words | 5 marks ) each##Answer:,

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what do you understand by seismic waves? Explain how seismic waves tell us about the interior of the Earth?

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##Question:what do you understand by seismic waves? Explain how seismic waves tell us about the interior of the Earth?##Answer:,

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Explain with the help of diagram the layers of the interior of the Earth (50 words each)

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##Question:Explain with the help of diagram the layers of the interior of the Earth (50 words each)##Answer:,

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Examine the combined impact of El Nino and La Nina along with Indian Ocean dipole on monsoons and the agriculture in India. [200 words]

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##Question:Examine the combined impact of El Nino and La Nina along with Indian Ocean dipole on monsoons and the agriculture in India. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Write short notes on i. Southern Oscillation Index ii. Walker Circulation iii. El Nino Modoki [50 words each]

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##Question:Write short notes on i. Southern Oscillation Index ii. Walker Circulation iii. El Nino Modoki [50 words each]##Answer:.

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Explain the phenomena associated with western disturbances. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Explain the phenomena associated with western disturbances. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Religion has been a major influence on the emergence of classical dances in India. Elucidate.

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##Question:Religion has been a major influence on the emergence of classical dances in India. Elucidate.##Answer:.

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Write short notes on: a.) Odissi dance b.) Kathak

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##Question:Write short notes on: a.) Odissi dance b.) Kathak##Answer:.

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Bring out the relation between rainfall and natural vegetation of different climatic regions in the world with suitable examples. [200 words]

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##Question:Bring out the relation between rainfall and natural vegetation of different climatic regions in the world with suitable examples. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Explain the major characteristics of climate in Mediterranean regions. (10 marks/150 words)

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##Question:Explain the major characteristics of climate in Mediterranean regions. (10 marks/150 words)##Answer:.

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Give an account of permafrost regions of the world. [150 words]

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##Question:Give an account of permafrost regions of the world. [150 words]##Answer:.

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Discuss the impact of the colonial forest policy implemented by the British in tribal areas. To what extent these policy have undergone a change in post-colonial era.

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##Question:Discuss the impact of the colonial forest policy implemented by the British in tribal areas. To what extent these policy have undergone a change in post-colonial era. ##Answer:.

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Analyse the main features of the nature of peasant movements after 1857

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##Question:Analyse the main features of the nature of peasant movements after 1857##Answer:.

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To what extant thee war of 1857 was the first national war of independence discuss?

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##Question:To what extant thee war of 1857 was the first national war of independence discuss?##Answer:.

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Discuss the objectives of Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 and its key features which make the local self-governments in Fifth Scheduled areas more effective than the local self government under 73 rd and 74 th amendments. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the objectives of Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 and its key features which make the local self-governments in Fifth Scheduled areas more effective than the local self government under 73 rd and 74 th amendments. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Discuss the role of Tribal Advisory Council in administration of Fifth Schedule Areas.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the role of Tribal Advisory Council in administration of Fifth Schedule Areas.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss the ways by which Indian Citizenship can be acquired and terminated.

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##Question:Discuss the ways by which Indian Citizenship can be acquired and terminated.##Answer:.

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What is the role played by the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent? How do they define the climatic conditions in the region? (200 words | 10 marks)

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##Question:What is the role played by the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent? How do they define the climatic conditions in the region? (200 words | 10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss if the peninsular plateau is feature-less landform. (200 words | 10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss if the peninsular plateau is feature-less landform. (200 words | 10 marks)##Answer:.

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I n which respects did the policies of Aurangzeb contribute to the disintegration of the Mughal Empire? (Upsc question)

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##Question:I n which respects did the policies of Aurangzeb contribute to the disintegration of the Mughal Empire? (Upsc question)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Jagirdari system.

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##Question:Write a short note on Jagirdari system.##Answer:.

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The death of Aurangzeb precipitated decline of Mughal rule however the reason for this decline were more systemic. Discuss

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##Question:The death of Aurangzeb precipitated decline of Mughal rule however the reason for this decline were more systemic. Discuss ##Answer:.

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Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. What are the features of Indian economy whichencourage and discourage FDI? [200 Words]

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##Question:Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. What are the features of Indian economy whichencourage and discourage FDI? [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Discuss the factors that attract Foreign Investment in India

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##Question:Discuss the factors that attract Foreign Investment in India ##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Transfer Pricing?

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##Question:What do you understand by Transfer Pricing?##Answer:.

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Elaborate how classical dances evolved in India. Also discuss the features of Bharat Natyam. (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Elaborate how classical dances evolved in India. Also discuss the features of Bharat Natyam. (200 words|10 marks)##Answer:.

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Critically examine the contributions of Raja RamMohan Roy towards the Socio-religious reforms of the 19 th century India. (200 words)

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##Question:Critically examine the contributions of Raja RamMohan Roy towards the Socio-religious reforms of the 19 th century India. (200 words) ##Answer:,

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Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions.

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##Question:Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions.##Answer:.

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Critically examine the impact of the revolt of 1857 on the national movement.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Critically examine the impact of the revolt of 1857 on the national movement.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

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What led to the revolt of 1857? Why could it not attain its objectives?(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What led to the revolt of 1857? Why could it not attain its objectives?(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

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Discuss the effects of ocean currents on coastal climates with examples. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the effects of ocean currents on coastal climates with examples. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Write a short note on i. Continental Margin ii. Photic Zone iii. Gyre [150 words]

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##Question:Write a short note on i. Continental Margin ii. Photic Zone iii. Gyre [150 words]##Answer:.

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Examine the factors that influence temperature distribution and salinity of the oceans.(150 words)

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##Question:Examine the factors that influence temperature distribution and salinity of the oceans.(150 words)##Answer:.

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The Moderates and Extremist leaders of the Indian National Congress differed in terms of their ideologies and strategies. Elucidate. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:The Moderates and Extremist leaders of the Indian National Congress differed in terms of their ideologies and strategies. Elucidate. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Social reforms in 19 th century India were occasioned by colonial presence and not led by them. Discuss. (200 words| 10 marks)

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##Question:Social reforms in 19 th century India were occasioned by colonial presence and not led by them. Discuss. (200 words| 10 marks)##Answer:.

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Critically examine how will‘local self-governance’ play its role in the implementation of Smart City project in Indian cities. [200Words]

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##Question:Critically examine how will‘local self-governance’ play its role in the implementation of Smart City project in Indian cities. [200Words]##Answer:.

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Briefly explains district planning committee and municipal planning committee .

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##Question:Briefly explains district planning committee and municipal planning committee .##Answer:.

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In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, `Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Discuss.

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##Question:In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, `Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Discuss.##Answer:.

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Briefly explain the rationale behind the formation of PRIs and also explain how Community development programs and National Extension Services laid the strong foundation for establishment of PRIs . Comment

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##Question:Briefly explain the rationale behind the formation of PRIs and also explain how Community development programs and National Extension Services laid the strong foundation for establishment of PRIs . Comment##Answer:.

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Briefly explain the major recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta committee related to PRIs. [200 Words]

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##Question:Briefly explain the major recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta committee related to PRIs. [200 Words]##Answer:.

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The battle of Plassey and Buxar were a result of key internal differences within Mughal successor states as much as they were a result of the European rivalry. (200 words)

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##Question:The battle of Plassey and Buxar were a result of key internal differences within Mughal successor states as much as they were a result of the European rivalry. (200 words) ##Answer:.

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Discuss the consequences of the Battle of Buxar? (15 0 words )

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##Question:Discuss the consequences of the Battle of Buxar? (15 0 words )##Answer:.

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What were the reasons for the defeat of French in Anglo-Carnatic wars? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What were the reasons for the defeat of French in Anglo-Carnatic wars? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by e-commerce? Discuss the different models of e-commerce and justify the regulations of FDI in e-commerce in India.(10 Marks/ 150 words)

Approach: Write an Introduction-Define E-Commerce or Highlight the significance of E-Commerce in the Indian economy. Explain the different models of e-commerce Mention the justification for regulating FDI in India Write an appropriate conclusion Answer Introduction Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is a type of business model that enables a firm or individual to conduct business over an electronic network, typically the internet. Electronic commerce operates in all four of the major market segments: business to business, business to consumer, consumer to consumer and consumer to business. The different models of e-commerce in India are – Business to Consumer (B2C) – Selling goods in a B2C environment typically requires a website with an online shop front or using an online marketplace. Consumers anywhere in the world can browse your products online and when they decide to make a purchase, they proceed to an electronic checkout where there will be some form of payment processing function. Business to Business (B2B) – Website following B2B business model sells its product to an intermediate buyer who then sells the product to the final customer. As an example, a wholesaler places an order from a company"s website and after receiving the consignment, sells the end product to the final customer who comes to buy the product at wholesaler"s retail outlet. Also there are two models working in the field of e-commerce – Marketplace Model - Marketplace model of e-commerce means providing of an information technology platform by an e-commerce entity on a digital and electronic network to act as a facilitator between buyer and seller. Marketplaces are platforms that enable a large, fragmented base of buyers and sellers to discover price and transact with one another in an environment that is efficient, transparent and trusted. The main feature of the market place model is that the e-commerce firm like flipkart, snapdeal, amazon etc. will be providing a platform for customers to interact with a selected number of sellers. Inventory Model Inventory model of ecommerce means an ecommerce activity where inventory of goods and services is owned by e-commerce entity and is sold to the consumers directly. The main feature of inventory model is that the customer buys the product from the ecommerce firm. He manages an inventory (stock of products), interfaces with customers, runs logistics and involves in every aspects of the business. Alibaba of China is following the inventory model FDI regulations in India with justification – Justification for B2B Model- FDI up to 100% under automatic route is permitted in Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce, no FDI is permitted in Business to Consumer (B2C)Allowing FDI in B2C model would be harmful for the brick and mortar shops in India and would distort the level playing field. Justificaton for Marketplace model - An e-commerce entity will not permit more than 25% of the sales effected through its marketplace from one vendor or their group companies-This would prevent e-commerce companies from monopolizing the trade through their platforms. Justification for Inventory based model -100% FDI allowed in marketplace model through automatic route but FDI is not permitted in inventory based model. As defined above inventory based model allows a single company to own all the products traded through its portal and thus allows it to offer huge discounts distorting the competition at the disadvantage of the retailers. Conclusion E-Commerce is the future of trading in ever-digitizing India and will play a major role in the dream of Digital India. But, it must be regulated in a way that these companies do not root out the traditional trading through brick and mortar shops which provides employment to a large section of Indian people.

##Question:What do you understand by e-commerce? Discuss the different models of e-commerce and justify the regulations of FDI in e-commerce in India.(10 Marks/ 150 words)##Answer:Approach: Write an Introduction-Define E-Commerce or Highlight the significance of E-Commerce in the Indian economy. Explain the different models of e-commerce Mention the justification for regulating FDI in India Write an appropriate conclusion Answer Introduction Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is a type of business model that enables a firm or individual to conduct business over an electronic network, typically the internet. Electronic commerce operates in all four of the major market segments: business to business, business to consumer, consumer to consumer and consumer to business. The different models of e-commerce in India are – Business to Consumer (B2C) – Selling goods in a B2C environment typically requires a website with an online shop front or using an online marketplace. Consumers anywhere in the world can browse your products online and when they decide to make a purchase, they proceed to an electronic checkout where there will be some form of payment processing function. Business to Business (B2B) – Website following B2B business model sells its product to an intermediate buyer who then sells the product to the final customer. As an example, a wholesaler places an order from a company"s website and after receiving the consignment, sells the end product to the final customer who comes to buy the product at wholesaler"s retail outlet. Also there are two models working in the field of e-commerce – Marketplace Model - Marketplace model of e-commerce means providing of an information technology platform by an e-commerce entity on a digital and electronic network to act as a facilitator between buyer and seller. Marketplaces are platforms that enable a large, fragmented base of buyers and sellers to discover price and transact with one another in an environment that is efficient, transparent and trusted. The main feature of the market place model is that the e-commerce firm like flipkart, snapdeal, amazon etc. will be providing a platform for customers to interact with a selected number of sellers. Inventory Model Inventory model of ecommerce means an ecommerce activity where inventory of goods and services is owned by e-commerce entity and is sold to the consumers directly. The main feature of inventory model is that the customer buys the product from the ecommerce firm. He manages an inventory (stock of products), interfaces with customers, runs logistics and involves in every aspects of the business. Alibaba of China is following the inventory model FDI regulations in India with justification – Justification for B2B Model- FDI up to 100% under automatic route is permitted in Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce, no FDI is permitted in Business to Consumer (B2C)Allowing FDI in B2C model would be harmful for the brick and mortar shops in India and would distort the level playing field. Justificaton for Marketplace model - An e-commerce entity will not permit more than 25% of the sales effected through its marketplace from one vendor or their group companies-This would prevent e-commerce companies from monopolizing the trade through their platforms. Justification for Inventory based model -100% FDI allowed in marketplace model through automatic route but FDI is not permitted in inventory based model. As defined above inventory based model allows a single company to own all the products traded through its portal and thus allows it to offer huge discounts distorting the competition at the disadvantage of the retailers. Conclusion E-Commerce is the future of trading in ever-digitizing India and will play a major role in the dream of Digital India. But, it must be regulated in a way that these companies do not root out the traditional trading through brick and mortar shops which provides employment to a large section of Indian people.

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What are the differences between market place and inventory based model in e commerce?

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##Question:What are the differences between market place and inventory based model in e commerce?##Answer:,

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Differentiate between B2B and B2C models of e-commerce

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##Question:Differentiate between B2B and B2C models of e-commerce##Answer:,

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Give a general introduction to the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Also, distinguish between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. (150 words/10 marks)

Approach 1. Indian Physiographic divisions can be mentioned in the introduction. 2. Highlight differences between the western ghats and eastern ghats. 3. Mention the significance of the Peninsular Block. 4. Conclude briefly. Answer Indian Physiography can be divided into Northern Mountains, North Indian Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Great Indian Desert, Coastal Region, and Islands. Western and eastern ghats are hill ranges of the Deccan Plateau (Peninsular Plateau). The differences between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats of India can be summarized as follows : 1. Direction: Western Ghats runs parallel to the west coast in a north-south direction from the Tapi River to Kanyakumari. But the Eastern Ghats run in a northeast to a southwest direction parallel to the eastern coast from Orissa to the Nilgiri hills. 2. Width: Western Ghat’s average width is 50 to 80 km. But Eastern Ghat’s width varies from 100 to 200 km. 3. Source of rivers: Western Ghats is the source of many large rivers which flow in Peninsular India. But no big river originates from the Eastern Ghats. 4. Rainfall: Western Ghats is almost perpendicular to the southwest monsoons coming from the Arabian Sea and causes heavy rainfall in the western coastal plain. But the Eastern Ghats are almost parallel to the monsoons coming from the Bay of Bengal and do not cause much rainfall. 5. Physical divisions: Western Ghats are continuous and can be crossed through passes only. But the Eastern Ghats has been divided into several parts by large rivers. 6. Elevation: Western Ghats" average elevation is 900 to 1,100 meters above sea level. But the average elevation of Eastern Ghats is about 600 metres above sea level. Significance of Peninsular Block for India (i) It is a storehouse of minerals like Iron ore, bauxite, gold, copper, coal, manganese, mica etc. (ii)Its Black Earth soils are very productive and are intensively given to cotton culture. (iii) The Ghats are immeasurable sources of wood, Timber etc. (iv) The Western Ghats have rich water potential. The valuable trees are teak, sandal, rosewood, Sal, ebony, bamboo etc. (v)The rivers make falls rapid thus providing ideal sites for dam construction for producing hydro-power. (vi) There inhabit a large variety of wild animals, birds etc. in the thickly wooded Ghats. There are a number of hill resorts of immense scenic beauty and of salubrious climate which attract tourists and film actors, producers and directors. These centres are Mahabaleshwar, Ooty, Pachmarhi etc. The Peninsular Plateau is a region of Dravidian culture. Thus it is dotted with innumerable temples, shrines, etc.

##Question:Give a general introduction to the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Also, distinguish between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:Approach 1. Indian Physiographic divisions can be mentioned in the introduction. 2. Highlight differences between the western ghats and eastern ghats. 3. Mention the significance of the Peninsular Block. 4. Conclude briefly. Answer Indian Physiography can be divided into Northern Mountains, North Indian Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Great Indian Desert, Coastal Region, and Islands. Western and eastern ghats are hill ranges of the Deccan Plateau (Peninsular Plateau). The differences between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats of India can be summarized as follows : 1. Direction: Western Ghats runs parallel to the west coast in a north-south direction from the Tapi River to Kanyakumari. But the Eastern Ghats run in a northeast to a southwest direction parallel to the eastern coast from Orissa to the Nilgiri hills. 2. Width: Western Ghat’s average width is 50 to 80 km. But Eastern Ghat’s width varies from 100 to 200 km. 3. Source of rivers: Western Ghats is the source of many large rivers which flow in Peninsular India. But no big river originates from the Eastern Ghats. 4. Rainfall: Western Ghats is almost perpendicular to the southwest monsoons coming from the Arabian Sea and causes heavy rainfall in the western coastal plain. But the Eastern Ghats are almost parallel to the monsoons coming from the Bay of Bengal and do not cause much rainfall. 5. Physical divisions: Western Ghats are continuous and can be crossed through passes only. But the Eastern Ghats has been divided into several parts by large rivers. 6. Elevation: Western Ghats" average elevation is 900 to 1,100 meters above sea level. But the average elevation of Eastern Ghats is about 600 metres above sea level. Significance of Peninsular Block for India (i) It is a storehouse of minerals like Iron ore, bauxite, gold, copper, coal, manganese, mica etc. (ii)Its Black Earth soils are very productive and are intensively given to cotton culture. (iii) The Ghats are immeasurable sources of wood, Timber etc. (iv) The Western Ghats have rich water potential. The valuable trees are teak, sandal, rosewood, Sal, ebony, bamboo etc. (v)The rivers make falls rapid thus providing ideal sites for dam construction for producing hydro-power. (vi) There inhabit a large variety of wild animals, birds etc. in the thickly wooded Ghats. There are a number of hill resorts of immense scenic beauty and of salubrious climate which attract tourists and film actors, producers and directors. These centres are Mahabaleshwar, Ooty, Pachmarhi etc. The Peninsular Plateau is a region of Dravidian culture. Thus it is dotted with innumerable temples, shrines, etc.

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What are the chief characteristics of Karbi-Anglong region?

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Write a brief note on Deccan lava plateau with emphasis on its formation.(150 Words/10 marks)

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Differentiate between Eastern coast and Western coast.

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##Question:Differentiate between Eastern coast and Western coast.##Answer:,

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Discuss the objectives of Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 and its key features which make the local self-governments in Fifth Scheduled areas more effective than the local self-government under 73rd and 74th amendments. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the objectives of Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 and its key features which make the local self-governments in Fifth Scheduled areas more effective than the local self-government under 73rd and 74th amendments. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Differentiate between Fifth Schedule Areas and Sixth Schedule Areas. [150 words/10marks]

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Describe the role of Tribal Advisory Council and Autonomous District Council in the Schedule Areas.[200 words]

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Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the ocean. Examine the factors threatening the existence of this rich ecosystem. Why are corals important to humans? (150 words, 10 marks)

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##Question:Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the ocean. Examine the factors threatening the existence of this rich ecosystem. Why are corals important to humans? (150 words, 10 marks)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on i. Formation of Sargasso Sea ii. Spring Tide and Neap Tide [100 words each]

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##Question:Write a short note on i. Formation of Sargasso Sea ii. Spring Tide and Neap Tide [100 words each]##Answer:.

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Explain the formation of Indian peninsular block. [150 words]

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Give a brief account of different types of soils in India and associated crops. [200 words]

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##Question:Give a brief account of different types of soils in India and associated crops. [200 words]##Answer:,

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Discuss briefly the problems afflicting Indian agriculture before Green Revolution and measures taken to address them. [150 words/10 marks]

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##Question:Discuss briefly the problems afflicting Indian agriculture before Green Revolution and measures taken to address them. [150 words/10 marks]##Answer:,

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What are the climatic conditions and the types of soil required for growing pulses in the Kharif season in India? Explain with the help of maps/diagrams.(250 words/15 marks)

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##Question:What are the climatic conditions and the types of soil required for growing pulses in the Kharif season in India? Explain with the help of maps/diagrams.(250 words/15 marks)##Answer:,

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Exchange rate is not the only factor responsible for foreign trade imbalance in India. Discuss the other factors influencing the imports and exports in Indian economy. Suggest some measures for the government to reduce imports and promote exports.

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##Question:Exchange rate is not the only factor responsible for foreign trade imbalance in India. Discuss the other factors influencing the imports and exports in Indian economy. Suggest some measures for the government to reduce imports and promote exports.##Answer:,

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What do you understand by Prisoner’s Dilemma? Discuss in relation to Reserve Bank of India

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What do you understand by NEER and REER? (10 marks/150 words)

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##Question:What do you understand by NEER and REER? (10 marks/150 words)##Answer:What do you understand by NEER and REER?

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Discuss the role of religion in development of various classical dance forms in India. (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the role of religion in development of various classical dance forms in India. (200 words|10 marks)##Answer:.

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How does the classical dance form expound spirituality and idea of salvation in its fold? (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:How does the classical dance form expound spirituality and idea of salvation in its fold? (200 words|10 marks)##Answer:.

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Critically evaluate the impact of the Green Revolution on Indian Agriculture, highlighting the benefits and issues arising out of the same. (150 words/10 marks )

Approach: Introduction Introduce with Green revolution or its background. Body Write in detail about the components of GR benefits of GR Issues of GR Conclusion Conclude with way forward or steps are taken to overcome issues created by GR Answer India had to import food grains and industrial materials in 1957 and hence faced a BOP crisis in 1957. India Approached the Ford foundation so the Ford foundation brought seeds to India developed by Norman Borlaug in Mexico created HYV seeds of wheat up to 4 times an increase in production.HYV program is known as the green revolution. Characteristics of the Green revolution Use of High yields of a variety of seeds such as Rice, Wheat, Maize, Bajra, and Jowar. Use of Chemical fertilizer. Use of Chemical pesticides. Dependency on irrigation water. Capital intensive agriculture Modern Machines were used It"s legally binding on states and it can’t be called a Model law that has moral force or is binding. The land is state subject but it’s still binding because land Acquisition is in the Concurrent list of schedule seven. Benefits of the Green Revolution Bumper production. in 2018 as the yield of wheat and rice increased to 3600 kg/ha and 2700kg/ha respectively. Industry growth –Rural demand increases and input increases --- fertilizer, pesticide, etc Capitalistic mode of farming-increased use of capital—subsistence to surplus oriented Prosperity and poverty reduction Issues Intercropping of rice and wheat hence causing deficiency in pulses production such as the largest consumer, producer, and importer of pulses. Regional inequality as benefits is cornered by Punjab, Haryana, and Western up and certain benefits to Andhra p and TN Neglected regions such as coastal area, Eastern India, North East India, hilly regions, dry and semi-arid, etc Interpersonal inequality—As per one report green revolution mostly benefited 1.5 lakh households which are holding 0.57 % of total cultivated land. Benefited from having more than 10ha landholding Ecological impact --- land degradation due to excessive use of chemical inputs, groundwater depletion, affecting soil fertility due to alkalinity, pollution due to chemical inputs causing cancer as heavy metals in water, soil, etc Loss of Biodiversity Capitalistic mode of agriculture on the back of government subsidies hence affecting the development of the free market and hence becoming unsustainable eg MSP etc Neglect of capital expenditure- such as neglect of the creation of agriculture, market yards, and storage facilities Neglected institutional reform—As neglect of land reform or no focus on cooperatives considering the negative externalities of the Green revolution Indian government is pushing for an evergreen revolution, Zero budget natural farming, and organic farming

##Question:Critically evaluate the impact of the Green Revolution on Indian Agriculture, highlighting the benefits and issues arising out of the same. (150 words/10 marks )##Answer:Approach: Introduction Introduce with Green revolution or its background. Body Write in detail about the components of GR benefits of GR Issues of GR Conclusion Conclude with way forward or steps are taken to overcome issues created by GR Answer India had to import food grains and industrial materials in 1957 and hence faced a BOP crisis in 1957. India Approached the Ford foundation so the Ford foundation brought seeds to India developed by Norman Borlaug in Mexico created HYV seeds of wheat up to 4 times an increase in production.HYV program is known as the green revolution. Characteristics of the Green revolution Use of High yields of a variety of seeds such as Rice, Wheat, Maize, Bajra, and Jowar. Use of Chemical fertilizer. Use of Chemical pesticides. Dependency on irrigation water. Capital intensive agriculture Modern Machines were used It"s legally binding on states and it can’t be called a Model law that has moral force or is binding. The land is state subject but it’s still binding because land Acquisition is in the Concurrent list of schedule seven. Benefits of the Green Revolution Bumper production. in 2018 as the yield of wheat and rice increased to 3600 kg/ha and 2700kg/ha respectively. Industry growth –Rural demand increases and input increases --- fertilizer, pesticide, etc Capitalistic mode of farming-increased use of capital—subsistence to surplus oriented Prosperity and poverty reduction Issues Intercropping of rice and wheat hence causing deficiency in pulses production such as the largest consumer, producer, and importer of pulses. Regional inequality as benefits is cornered by Punjab, Haryana, and Western up and certain benefits to Andhra p and TN Neglected regions such as coastal area, Eastern India, North East India, hilly regions, dry and semi-arid, etc Interpersonal inequality—As per one report green revolution mostly benefited 1.5 lakh households which are holding 0.57 % of total cultivated land. Benefited from having more than 10ha landholding Ecological impact --- land degradation due to excessive use of chemical inputs, groundwater depletion, affecting soil fertility due to alkalinity, pollution due to chemical inputs causing cancer as heavy metals in water, soil, etc Loss of Biodiversity Capitalistic mode of agriculture on the back of government subsidies hence affecting the development of the free market and hence becoming unsustainable eg MSP etc Neglect of capital expenditure- such as neglect of the creation of agriculture, market yards, and storage facilities Neglected institutional reform—As neglect of land reform or no focus on cooperatives considering the negative externalities of the Green revolution Indian government is pushing for an evergreen revolution, Zero budget natural farming, and organic farming

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Give a brief account of present agricultural challenges along with the suggestions to address them.[200 words]

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##Question:Give a brief account of present agricultural challenges along with the suggestions to address them.[200 words]##Answer:.

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