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Write short notes on the following: a) Evergreen Revolution b) Sustainable Agriculture [200 words]
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a) Evergreen Revolution b) Sustainable Agriculture [200 words]##Answer:.
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“India should state that it is a responsible nuclear power and would not use it irresponsibly, instead of declaring a NFU doctrine”. Do you think India needs to reconsider its nuclear policy? Critically comment.
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##Question:“India should state that it is a responsible nuclear power and would not use it irresponsibly, instead of declaring a NFU doctrine”. Do you think India needs to reconsider its nuclear policy? Critically comment.##Answer:.
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What are major irritants in India-US relations? Suggest measures needed to deepen India’s relations with the US. (150 words)
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##Question:What are major irritants in India-US relations? Suggest measures needed to deepen India’s relations with the US. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Discuss how India should manage taking full benefits of its membership of SCO granted recently.
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##Question:Discuss how India should manage taking full benefits of its membership of SCO granted recently.##Answer:.
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Critically discuss India’s Connect Central Asia policy.
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##Question:Critically discuss India’s Connect Central Asia policy.##Answer:.
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What is the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership? Why did India withdraw from RCEP? Also give a way forward. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:What is the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership? Why did India withdraw from RCEP? Also give a way forward. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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India is a strategic partner of the US. Discuss India-US relations in the light of military logistics support agreement concluded recently. (150 words)
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##Question:India is a strategic partner of the US. Discuss India-US relations in the light of military logistics support agreement concluded recently. (150 words)##Answer:.
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Critically examine why India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) talks covering trade, investment protection and intellectual property, have remained deadlocked since 2013. (150words/10 marks)
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##Question:Critically examine why India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) talks covering trade, investment protection and intellectual property, have remained deadlocked since 2013. (150words/10 marks)##Answer:.
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Analyse the relations between India and Japan with special emphasis on economic sphere.
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##Question:Analyse the relations between India and Japan with special emphasis on economic sphere.##Answer:.
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Environmental movements in India are not necessarily for the "green" or "clean" earth or for saving mankind’s" heritage and endangered species as in the west, but for the very survival of the local poor. Discuss.
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##Question:Environmental movements in India are not necessarily for the "green" or "clean" earth or for saving mankind’s" heritage and endangered species as in the west, but for the very survival of the local poor. Discuss.##Answer:.
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Green Revolution which was initiated as a program for agricultural modernization has created many social, economic and environmental disruptions. Examine. Also, discuss what aspects need to be taken care of by the government in implementing the second wave of the green revolution. (15 Marks/ 250 words)
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##Question:Green Revolution which was initiated as a program for agricultural modernization has created many social, economic and environmental disruptions. Examine. Also, discuss what aspects need to be taken care of by the government in implementing the second wave of the green revolution. (15 Marks/ 250 words)##Answer:.
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To what extent New Farmers Movement during 1980s can be considered ‘new’? Critically examine.
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##Question:To what extent New Farmers Movement during 1980s can be considered ‘new’? Critically examine.##Answer:.
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The Chipko movement not only raised the issue of ecological sustainability but also socio-economic inequalities. Analyse.
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##Question:The Chipko movement not only raised the issue of ecological sustainability but also socio-economic inequalities. Analyse.##Answer:.
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Discuss the concept of eco-feminism in context of India.
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##Question:Discuss the concept of eco-feminism in context of India.##Answer:.
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Critically examine the cooperatives movement in agricuture sector in India. (150 words 10 marks)
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##Question:Critically examine the cooperatives movement in agricuture sector in India. (150 words 10 marks)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on Operation Flood. Critically analyse the factors responsible for non-replication of Amul’s success in other sectors of cooperatives.
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##Question:Write a short note on Operation Flood. Critically analyse the factors responsible for non-replication of Amul’s success in other sectors of cooperatives.##Answer:.
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Women constitute just 14% of science researchers in India, though they are no longer a minority within higher education when it comes to STEM. Analyse the reasons for this state of affairs and discuss how it can be addressed.
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##Question:Women constitute just 14% of science researchers in India, though they are no longer a minority within higher education when it comes to STEM. Analyse the reasons for this state of affairs and discuss how it can be addressed.##Answer:,
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Jawaharlal Nehru’s farsighted vision and admirable leadership is responsible for developing modern science inour country. Elucidate.
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##Question:Jawaharlal Nehru’s farsighted vision and admirable leadership is responsible for developing modern science inour country. Elucidate.##Answer:,
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Discuss the significance of 1937 elections. To what extent it furthered the Indian freedom struggle?[200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the significance of 1937 elections. To what extent it furthered the Indian freedom struggle?[200 words]##Answer:,
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Critically analyze the different strategies adopted by Gandhi and Ambedkar to abolish untouchability in India. [10 Marks/150 words]
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##Question:Critically analyze the different strategies adopted by Gandhi and Ambedkar to abolish untouchability in India. [10 Marks/150 words]##Answer:,
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Discuss the major provisions of Government of India Act, 1935. [100 words]
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##Question:Discuss the major provisions of Government of India Act, 1935. [100 words]##Answer:,
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Discuss the causes and consequences of disintegration of USSR.
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##Question:Discuss the causes and consequences of disintegration of USSR.##Answer:,
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Analyse the factors that led to rise of Mao Tse Tung in China.
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##Question:Analyse the factors that led to rise of Mao Tse Tung in China.##Answer:,
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What are the causes of the Communist Revolution of 1949?
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##Question:What are the causes of the Communist Revolution of 1949?##Answer:,
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How far was Gorbachev responsible for disintegration of USSR?
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##Question:How far was Gorbachev responsible for disintegration of USSR? ##Answer:,
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Do you think Partition of India was inevitable? Critically discuss. (150 words/10 marks)
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##Question:Do you think Partition of India was inevitable? Critically discuss. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,
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Write a brief note on rise of communal politics in India.
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##Question:Write a brief note on rise of communal politics in India.##Answer:,
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What do you understand by neutrality in Indian civil services and why is it important? Do you think this vision of civil service neutrality no longer holds good? Critically comment. (200 words)
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##Question:What do you understand by neutrality in Indian civil services and why is it important? Do you think this vision of civil service neutrality no longer holds good? Critically comment. (200 words)##Answer:,
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What do you understand by anonymity in civil services?
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##Question:What do you understand by anonymity in civil services?##Answer:,
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Differentiate between anonymity and political neutrality and give examples.
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##Question:Differentiate between anonymity and political neutrality and give examples.##Answer:,
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What were the changes observed post 1967 in political neutrality of civil servants?
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##Question:What were the changes observed post 1967 in political neutrality of civil servants?##Answer:,
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What do you mean by civil services? What are its characteristic features? Discuss its relevance in context of Indian society. (200 words)
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##Question:What do you mean by civil services? What are its characteristic features? Discuss its relevance in context of Indian society. (200 words)##Answer:,
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Write a brief note on composition of civil services in India.
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##Question:Write a brief note on composition of civil services in India.##Answer:,
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What are the concerns affecting the functioning of civil services in India in current times?
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##Question:What are the concerns affecting the functioning of civil services in India in current times?##Answer:,
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Differentiate between bureaucracy and civil services.
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##Question:Differentiate between bureaucracy and civil services.##Answer:,
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What is the rationale behind a hierarchical system of civil services? Give examples.
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##Question:What is the rationale behind a hierarchical system of civil services? Give examples.##Answer:,
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Differentiate between accountability and answerability through examples from personal and professional lives.
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##Question:Differentiate between accountability and answerability through examples from personal and professional lives.##Answer:,
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What do you understand by Economic Growth? How is it different from Economic development? Which are the factors determining economic growth? Explain.
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##Question:What do you understand by Economic Growth? How is it different from Economic development? Which are the factors determining economic growth? Explain.##Answer:,
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What do you understand by the Central Bank? What are the major functions of RBI? Explain. [150 Words](10Markers)
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##Question:What do you understand by the Central Bank? What are the major functions of RBI? Explain. [150 Words](10Markers)##Answer:,
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Briefly explain the location factors, problems and prospects of aluminium industry in India. [200Words]
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##Question:Briefly explain the location factors, problems and prospects of aluminium industry in India. [200Words]##Answer:,
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Briefly explain the location factors problems and prospects of Steel-Iron ore industry in India. (150Words)
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##Question:Briefly explain the location factors problems and prospects of Steel-Iron ore industry in India. (150Words)##Answer:,
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Who are theParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in India? Critically discuss the socio-economic status ofParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and impact of government policies on their wellbeing .
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##Question:Who are theParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in India? Critically discuss the socio-economic status ofParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and impact of government policies on their wellbeing .##Answer:,
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Briefly explain the different form of physical infrastructure. Also explain the importance of dedicated freight corridor? (200 words)
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##Question:Briefly explain the different form of physical infrastructure. Also explain the importance of dedicated freight corridor? (200 words)##Answer:,
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The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings. [200 Words] (UPSC 2015)
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##Question:The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings. [200 Words] (UPSC 2015)##Answer:.
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Write short notes on the following: i. Competitive federalism ii. Fiscal Federalism iii. Asymmetrical Federalism
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##Question:Write short notes on the following: i. Competitive federalism ii. Fiscal Federalism iii. Asymmetrical Federalism##Answer:.
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Discuss the relationship between the Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy in India.
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##Question:Discuss the relationship between the Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy in India.##Answer:.
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Sanskrit as a language is not just a religious doctrination but also scientific exploration. Elaborate. [200 words]
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##Question:Sanskrit as a language is not just a religious doctrination but also scientific exploration. Elaborate. [200 words]##Answer:.
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Write short notes no the following: a) Canonincal vs non-canonical Buddhist Literature b) Sangam Literature [200 words]
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##Question:Write short notes no the following: a) Canonincal vs non-canonical Buddhist Literature b) Sangam Literature [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the impact of movement against partition of Bengal on India’s freedom struggle. (200 words| 10 marks)
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##Question:Discuss the impact of movement against partition of Bengal on India’s freedom struggle. (200 words| 10 marks)##Answer:.
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Write a short note on: a) Shimla deputation (100 words| 5 marks) b) Separate electorate ( 100 words | 5 marks )
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##Question:Write a short note on: a) Shimla deputation (100 words| 5 marks) b) Separate electorate ( 100 words | 5 marks )##Answer:.
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Though India has created a SnT infrastructure but benefits of the same has not reached the society completely. Evaluate. Suggest measures to increase SnT participation in socio-economic development of the country. (200 words)
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##Question:Though India has created a SnT infrastructure but benefits of the same has not reached the society completely. Evaluate. Suggest measures to increase SnT participation in socio-economic development of the country. (200 words)##Answer:.
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The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy-2013 aims to create a robust innovation environment throughout the country. Critically comment.
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##Question:The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy-2013 aims to create a robust innovation environment throughout the country. Critically comment.##Answer:.
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Discuss the impact of World War II on India’s freedom movement.[200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the impact of World War II on India’s freedom movement.[200 words] ##Answer:.
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What were the objectives of launching Individual Satyagrah in 1941? [10 Marks/ 150words]
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##Question:What were the objectives of launching Individual Satyagrah in 1941? [10 Marks/ 150words]##Answer:.
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What were the proposals of Wavell Plan?[100 words]
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##Question:What were the proposals of Wavell Plan?[100 words] ##Answer:.
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What were the terms of Lucknow pact, 1916 ? Critically examine its impact on India’s freedom struggle? (200 words| 10 marks)
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##Question:What were the terms of Lucknow pact, 1916 ? Critically examine its impact on India’s freedom struggle? (200 words| 10 marks)##Answer:.
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How did the Gandhian experience in South Africa impact the Nationalist movement in India? (200 words| 10 marks)
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##Question:How did the Gandhian experience in South Africa impact the Nationalist movement in India? (200 words| 10 marks)##Answer:.
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“India needs modernization and not westernization”. Comment
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##Question:“India needs modernization and not westernization”. Comment##Answer:,
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“Indian society is confronting a series of dilemmas and paradoxes” Substantiate with examples.
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##Question:“Indian society is confronting a series of dilemmas and paradoxes” Substantiate with examples.##Answer:,
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Discuss the features of a typical Indian joint family.
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##Question:Discuss the features of a typical Indian joint family.##Answer:,
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Discuss the economic factors impacting the life cycle of Joint family.
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##Question:Discuss the economic factors impacting the life cycle of Joint family.##Answer:,
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To what extent modernization has impacted the institution of family in context of Indian society.
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##Question:To what extent modernization has impacted the institution of family in context of Indian society.##Answer:,
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How does river form? Briefly explain the classification of Indian river systems with example.
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##Question:How does river form? Briefly explain the classification of Indian river systems with example.##Answer:,
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What is Soil Profile? Discuss the five basic factors impacting formation of Soil.(150 words/10 marks )
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##Question:What is Soil Profile? Discuss the five basic factors impacting formation of Soil.(150 words/10 marks )##Answer:,
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Analyze the role of women freedom fighters during 20 th Century in India? Explain how Mahatma Gandhi advocated the participation of women in the National movements? [200 words]
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##Question:Analyze the role of women freedom fighters during 20 th Century in India? Explain how Mahatma Gandhi advocated the participation of women in the National movements? [200 words]##Answer:,
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Critically analyze the role of working class during India’s freedom movement. [100 words]
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##Question:Critically analyze the role of working class during India’s freedom movement. [100 words]##Answer:,
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Give an account of the development of press during British Rule. (10 Marks/150 Words)
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##Question:Give an account of the development of press during British Rule. (10 Marks/150 Words)##Answer:,
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While ISRO’s commercial appeal has grown by leaps and bounds over the past 5 years, there are still certain aspects of India’s space programme that need attention. Comment in light of the need for a holistic space policy in India. (200 words)
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##Question:While ISRO’s commercial appeal has grown by leaps and bounds over the past 5 years, there are still certain aspects of India’s space programme that need attention. Comment in light of the need for a holistic space policy in India. (200 words)##Answer:.
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Indigenisation of technology can go a long way in addressing India’s developmental woes. Critically comment.
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##Question:Indigenisation of technology can go a long way in addressing India’s developmental woes. Critically comment.##Answer:.
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“Institution of the family is marked by both continuity and change” Discuss the statement in the context of the impact of globalization on the Indian society. (150 words/10 Marks)
. APPROACH- 1. Introduction- Elaborate the premise of the question “Institution of the family is characterized by continuity and change.” 2. Body- Discuss the impact of globalization on Indian Society 3. Conclusion ANSWER- Due to globalization, there has been a change in the characteristics of the joint family. Joint families get disintegrated due to economic factors such as agricultural distress, job opportunities in urban areas and social factors like access to western education and values. Still, there are certain elements of continuity as the functions of primary socialization and social control are still performed by the family. Impact of globalization on the institution of joint family Change in the traditional Structure - Globalization has led to disintegration of traditional joint family and led to the emergence of new forms of the family such as single-parent family, live in relationships or same-sex marriage . It has also resulted in new jobs and education opportunities across the world due to which people migrate to different places. Many times husband and wife live in separate cities due to the demand for their careers. Globalization has led to the penetration of western culture in Indian society due to which divorce and separation have become common. Functions- Earlier the eldest male member was the main authority in the family, which is now replaced by the breadwinner of the family. The role of family with respect to spouse selection has also changed with the advent of matrimonial sites. The role of family with respect to education has also declined as there is more reliance on e-learning and specialized institutions. Interpersonal Relationships- Globalization and the growing needs of the family have resulted in women stepping out of their private sphere of life and joining the workforce of India. This has given better bargaining power to women, which has led to a more egalitarian distribution of powers in family. It has also led to the rise of social media due to which contact with extended family members has increased. Thus, Globalization does not just impact economic institutions but also has a deep impact on society. Every society undergoes change with time, only the pace of change may differ.
##Question:“Institution of the family is marked by both continuity and change” Discuss the statement in the context of the impact of globalization on the Indian society. (150 words/10 Marks)##Answer:. APPROACH- 1. Introduction- Elaborate the premise of the question “Institution of the family is characterized by continuity and change.” 2. Body- Discuss the impact of globalization on Indian Society 3. Conclusion ANSWER- Due to globalization, there has been a change in the characteristics of the joint family. Joint families get disintegrated due to economic factors such as agricultural distress, job opportunities in urban areas and social factors like access to western education and values. Still, there are certain elements of continuity as the functions of primary socialization and social control are still performed by the family. Impact of globalization on the institution of joint family Change in the traditional Structure - Globalization has led to disintegration of traditional joint family and led to the emergence of new forms of the family such as single-parent family, live in relationships or same-sex marriage . It has also resulted in new jobs and education opportunities across the world due to which people migrate to different places. Many times husband and wife live in separate cities due to the demand for their careers. Globalization has led to the penetration of western culture in Indian society due to which divorce and separation have become common. Functions- Earlier the eldest male member was the main authority in the family, which is now replaced by the breadwinner of the family. The role of family with respect to spouse selection has also changed with the advent of matrimonial sites. The role of family with respect to education has also declined as there is more reliance on e-learning and specialized institutions. Interpersonal Relationships- Globalization and the growing needs of the family have resulted in women stepping out of their private sphere of life and joining the workforce of India. This has given better bargaining power to women, which has led to a more egalitarian distribution of powers in family. It has also led to the rise of social media due to which contact with extended family members has increased. Thus, Globalization does not just impact economic institutions but also has a deep impact on society. Every society undergoes change with time, only the pace of change may differ.
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To what extent democratic institutions have altered the caste structure of Indian society. Discuss
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##Question:To what extent democratic institutions have altered the caste structure of Indian society. Discuss ##Answer:.
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Why despite many legal provisions manual scavenging still persists in context of Indian society?
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##Question:Why despite many legal provisions manual scavenging still persists in context of Indian society? ##Answer:.
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“Modernity has entered the Indian set up but through assimilation and not replacement” In the context of this statement examine the caste system in the contemporary Indian society
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##Question:“Modernity has entered the Indian set up but through assimilation and not replacement” In the context of this statement examine the caste system in the contemporary Indian society##Answer:.
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To what extent affirmative action policy has led to the annihilation of caste structure. Critically examine.
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##Question:To what extent affirmative action policy has led to the annihilation of caste structure. Critically examine. ##Answer:.
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“India’s destiny is not caste in Stone” Comment
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##Question:“India’s destiny is not caste in Stone” Comment ##Answer:.
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Politicization of Caste has given way to Casteization of Politics. Explain
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##Question:Politicization of Caste has given way to Casteization of Politics. Explain##Answer:.
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What are the different types of soil found in mainland India? How does soil affect an ecosystem?
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##Question:What are the different types of soil found in mainland India? How does soil affect an ecosystem?##Answer:,
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What types of soil exist in grasslands?
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##Question:What types of soil exist in grasslands?##Answer:,
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"Discuss the scientific and literary contributions of ancient Indians that have led to the development of modern science and literature."
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##Question:"Discuss the scientific and literary contributions of ancient Indians that have led to the development of modern science and literature."##Answer:.
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"Discuss the scientific and literary contributions of ancient Indians that have led to the development of modern science and literature."
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##Question:"Discuss the scientific and literary contributions of ancient Indians that have led to the development of modern science and literature."##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the following- (a.) Language families in India (b.) Sangam Literature
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##Question:Write a short note on the following- (a.) Language families in India (b.) Sangam Literature##Answer:.
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What is the role of plasma membrane?
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##Question:What is the role of plasma membrane?##Answer:,
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What are the B-cells and T-cells? Discuss the importance of these cells? [200 words]
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##Question:What are the B-cells and T-cells? Discuss the importance of these cells? [200 words]##Answer:.
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Write a short note on the importance of mitochondria.
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##Question:Write a short note on the importance of mitochondria.##Answer:.
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What are the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? [200 words]
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##Question:What are the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? [200 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the classification of animal and plant kingdom. [200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the classification of animal and plant kingdom. [200 words]##Answer:.
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What are the connective tissue and its various forms and its importance in human body?
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##Question:What are the connective tissue and its various forms and its importance in human body?##Answer:,
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Write a short note on mitochondria. [100 words]
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##Question:Write a short note on mitochondria. [100 words]##Answer:,
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Write difference between plant tissues and animal tissue. [200 words]
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##Question:Write difference between plant tissues and animal tissue. [200 words]##Answer:,
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Discuss the potential of Indian biotechnology industry?
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##Question:Discuss the potential of Indian biotechnology industry?##Answer:.
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What are the constituents of Blood? Discuss the importance of WBC in human body. [200 words]
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##Question:What are the constituents of Blood? Discuss the importance of WBC in human body. [200 words]##Answer:,
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What role can biotechnology play in environmental restoration? Illustrate.
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##Question:What role can biotechnology play in environmental restoration? Illustrate.##Answer:.
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What do you understand by molecular scissors? What is their significance in recombinant DNA technology?
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##Question:What do you understand by molecular scissors? What is their significance in recombinant DNA technology?##Answer:.
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Discuss the utility of tissues in multicellular organisms. [100 words]
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##Question:Discuss the utility of tissues in multicellular organisms. [100 words]##Answer:,
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Write the specific functions of cardiac muscle. [100 words]
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##Question:Write the specific functions of cardiac muscle. [100 words]##Answer:,
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What are stomata? Discuss the functions of the stomata. [100 words]
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##Question:What are stomata? Discuss the functions of the stomata. [100 words]##Answer:,
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Himalayas is the most significant geographical structure of India which influences our nation in various aspects. Discuss [10 marks, 150 words]
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##Question:Himalayas is the most significant geographical structure of India which influences our nation in various aspects. Discuss [10 marks, 150 words]##Answer:.
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Write short notes on i. Dun ii. Duars iii. Ghat iv. Tarai [30 words each]
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##Question:Write short notes on i. Dun ii. Duars iii. Ghat iv. Tarai [30 words each]##Answer:.
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Examine the characteristics of Northern plains of India. [150 words]
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##Question:Examine the characteristics of Northern plains of India. [150 words]##Answer:.
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Discuss the meaning and objectives of DTAA? How countries like Cyprus, Mauritius are acting as tax heavens for tax invaders? Discuss the reforms in context of DTAA. [200 words]
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##Question:Discuss the meaning and objectives of DTAA? How countries like Cyprus, Mauritius are acting as tax heavens for tax invaders? Discuss the reforms in context of DTAA. [200 words]##Answer:.
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