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What is ENR Technology? Discuss briefly the relevance of this technology for Indian Nuclear Programme. What are the International Concerns regarding this technology? (200 words)

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##Question:What is ENR Technology? Discuss briefly the relevance of this technology for Indian Nuclear Programme. What are the International Concerns regarding this technology? (200 words)##Answer:.

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Discuss the Nuclear fuel cycle program with reference to India.

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##Question:Discuss the Nuclear fuel cycle program with reference to India.##Answer:.

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Why is the land under agriculture getting reduced day by day? Suggest some initiative by government to ensure an increase in agriculture production in India.

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##Question:Why is the land under agriculture getting reduced day by day? Suggest some initiative by government to ensure an increase in agriculture production in India. ##Answer:.

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Why is soil conservation necessary? What is the method of soil conservation in arid and semiarid regions? (150 words)

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##Question:Why is soil conservation necessary? What is the method of soil conservation in arid and semiarid regions? (150 words)##Answer:.

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Enumerate the difference between sandy soil and clayey soil.

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##Question:Enumerate the difference between sandy soil and clayey soil.##Answer:.

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Discuss the composition of the atmosphere. Also, explain the variation in the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere and the role played by it. (150 Words| 10 marks)

APPROACH Define atmosphere and discuss its composition. Explain the variation in the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere and the role played by it Conclude briefly. ANSWER The atmosphere is the air surrounding the earth. The atmosphere is a mixture of different gases. It contains life-giving gases like Oxygen for humans and animals and carbon dioxide for plants. It envelops the earth all around and is held in place by the gravity of the earth. Composition The thickness of the earth’s atmosphere is about 480 km, 99% of the thickness lies up to the height of 32 km from the earth with increasing altitude, the air pressure decreases. The atmosphere has a mixture of gases that sustains life on earth - Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), CO2 (0.04%) etc. The earth gravity helps hold the atmosphere in place. The major role of the atmosphere is to contain the entry of ultraviolet rays. Variation in the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere and the role/significance of it Water is present in the atmosphere in three forms namely – gaseous, liquid and solid. The moisture in the atmosphere is derived from water bodies through evaporation and from plants through transpiration. Water vapour in air varies from zero to four per cent by volume of the atmosphere (averaging around 2% in the atmosphere). The highest concentrations of water vapour are found near the equator over the oceans and tropical rain forests. Cold polar areas and subtropical continental deserts are locations where the volume of water vapour can approach zero per cent. It redistributes heat energy on the Earth through latent heat energy exchange. The condensation of water vapour creates precipitation that falls to the Earth"s surface providing needed fresh water for plants and animals. It helps warm the Earth"s atmosphere through the greenhouse effect. Water vapour absorbs radiation both incoming and terrestrial. It thus plays a crucial role in the earth’s heat budget. The amount of water vapour present decides the quantity of latent energy stored up in the atmosphere for the development of storms and cyclones. Water is one of the basic requirements for the survival of life, and its conservation is important for maintaining balance in nature. The government of India has launched the National Water Mission with the objective of conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management.

##Question:Discuss the composition of the atmosphere. Also, explain the variation in the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere and the role played by it. (150 Words| 10 marks)##Answer:APPROACH Define atmosphere and discuss its composition. Explain the variation in the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere and the role played by it Conclude briefly. ANSWER The atmosphere is the air surrounding the earth. The atmosphere is a mixture of different gases. It contains life-giving gases like Oxygen for humans and animals and carbon dioxide for plants. It envelops the earth all around and is held in place by the gravity of the earth. Composition The thickness of the earth’s atmosphere is about 480 km, 99% of the thickness lies up to the height of 32 km from the earth with increasing altitude, the air pressure decreases. The atmosphere has a mixture of gases that sustains life on earth - Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), CO2 (0.04%) etc. The earth gravity helps hold the atmosphere in place. The major role of the atmosphere is to contain the entry of ultraviolet rays. Variation in the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere and the role/significance of it Water is present in the atmosphere in three forms namely – gaseous, liquid and solid. The moisture in the atmosphere is derived from water bodies through evaporation and from plants through transpiration. Water vapour in air varies from zero to four per cent by volume of the atmosphere (averaging around 2% in the atmosphere). The highest concentrations of water vapour are found near the equator over the oceans and tropical rain forests. Cold polar areas and subtropical continental deserts are locations where the volume of water vapour can approach zero per cent. It redistributes heat energy on the Earth through latent heat energy exchange. The condensation of water vapour creates precipitation that falls to the Earth"s surface providing needed fresh water for plants and animals. It helps warm the Earth"s atmosphere through the greenhouse effect. Water vapour absorbs radiation both incoming and terrestrial. It thus plays a crucial role in the earth’s heat budget. The amount of water vapour present decides the quantity of latent energy stored up in the atmosphere for the development of storms and cyclones. Water is one of the basic requirements for the survival of life, and its conservation is important for maintaining balance in nature. The government of India has launched the National Water Mission with the objective of conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management.

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Write a short note on each of the following: (100 words each/10 marks) a) Erosional and depositional landforms of Glaciers b) Stalactite and Stalagmite

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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following: (100 words each/10 marks) a) Erosional and depositional landforms of Glaciers b) Stalactite and Stalagmite##Answer:.

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“Surrogacy is both a need as well as has become the source of income for many”. In the context of this statement discuss to what extent putting a blanket on surrogacy is a viable option.

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##Question:“Surrogacy is both a need as well as has become the source of income for many”. In the context of this statement discuss to what extent putting a blanket on surrogacy is a viable option.##Answer:.

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To what extent do you think that women’s movements in each phase have challenged the notion of patriarchy? Critically Discuss

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##Question:To what extent do you think that women’s movements in each phase have challenged the notion of patriarchy? Critically Discuss ##Answer:.

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The role of women since independence has not been confined to the issues of women rather the concerns of wider society. Discuss

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##Question:The role of women since independence has not been confined to the issues of women rather the concerns of wider society. Discuss ##Answer:.

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Though women empowerment has become an important development goal in policy making it does not protect women from gender violence. Comment.

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##Question:Though women empowerment has become an important development goal in policy making it does not protect women from gender violence. Comment. ##Answer:.

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Feminization of agriculture has led to women empowerment. Critically analyse. (150 Words)

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##Question:Feminization of agriculture has led to women empowerment. Critically analyse. (150 Words)##Answer:.

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The state should not be made responsible for social change in the society as no social group how so ever weak it is, is only a victim. Elaborate the statement in context of manual scavengers/dalits/women.

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##Question:The state should not be made responsible for social change in the society as no social group how so ever weak it is, is only a victim. Elaborate the statement in context of manual scavengers/dalits/women.##Answer:.

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What are the levels of biodiversity? How do we measure it? Briefly explain the threats to biodiversity. [200 words]

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##Question:What are the levels of biodiversity? How do we measure it? Briefly explain the threats to biodiversity. [200 words]##Answer:.

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What is Biodiversity Hotspot? How endemic species can be linked to Biodiversity Hotspot [150 words]

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##Question:What is Biodiversity Hotspot? How endemic species can be linked to Biodiversity Hotspot [150 words]##Answer:.

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Explain the following terms with examples: a) Pioneer Community b) Climax Community c) Primary Succession [50 words each]

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##Question:Explain the following terms with examples: a) Pioneer Community b) Climax Community c) Primary Succession [50 words each]##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Constitutionalism? Discuss the pre-requisites of Constitutionalism. [200 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by Constitutionalism? Discuss the pre-requisites of Constitutionalism. [200 words]##Answer:.

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What is Constitution? Briefly explain the main features of Indian constitution. [200 words]

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##Question:What is Constitution? Briefly explain the main features of Indian constitution. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Constitution is the fundamental and organic law of India. Comment. [200 words]

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##Question:Constitution is the fundamental and organic law of India. Comment. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Why was the salt law chosen as the centre of the civil disobedience movement? Discuss the nature of this movement. (200 words|10 marks)

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##Question:Why was the salt law chosen as the centre of the civil disobedience movement? Discuss the nature of this movement. (200 words|10 marks)##Answer:,

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Militant nationalist brought about strategic churning in Indian National Movement. Discuss. (200 words| 10 marks)

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##Question:Militant nationalist brought about strategic churning in Indian National Movement. Discuss. (200 words| 10 marks)##Answer:.

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The new IPR policy of India is destined to make a creative and innovative India .Discuss the challenges and concerns in meeting the enshrined objective.

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##Question:The new IPR policy of India is destined to make a creative and innovative India .Discuss the challenges and concerns in meeting the enshrined objective.##Answer:,

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Write short notes on the following: (a) Sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures (b) Trade Facilitation Agreement (c) Swiss Formula

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: (a) Sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures (b) Trade Facilitation Agreement (c) Swiss Formula ##Answer:,

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What do you understand by Evergreening of Patents? Explain why it is done and how it is a harmful practice for developing countries like India. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What do you understand by Evergreening of Patents? Explain why it is done and how it is a harmful practice for developing countries like India. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

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Why a section of people in India is still without food? Do you think green revolution has made India self-sufficient in food grain?

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##Question:Why a section of people in India is still without food? Do you think green revolution has made India self-sufficient in food grain?##Answer:,

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why agriculture diversification is necessary for sustainable livelihood?

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##Question:why agriculture diversification is necessary for sustainable livelihood?##Answer:,

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Discuss the various aspects of land reform and their success and challenges.

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##Question:Discuss the various aspects of land reform and their success and challenges.##Answer:,

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Green Revolution transformed the agricultural sector in India; however, the agricultural growth is riddled with various contradictions

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##Question:Green Revolution transformed the agricultural sector in India; however, the agricultural growth is riddled with various contradictions##Answer:,

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Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water? [200 words]

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##Question:Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water? [200 words]##Answer:,

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Discuss the status of Indian agriculture at the time of independence. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the status of Indian agriculture at the time of independence. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

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What is precision agriculture? How does it help in sustainable agriculture? [150 words]

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##Question:What is precision agriculture? How does it help in sustainable agriculture? [150 words]##Answer:,

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Anglo Mysore wars were as much a result of Mysore’s aggression as it was of British policies. ( 200 words )

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##Question:Anglo Mysore wars were as much a result of Mysore’s aggression as it was of British policies. ( 200 words )##Answer:,

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Indian constitution is one of the better drafted and most detailed constitutions of the World. Discuss with special reference to the reasons for Indian constitution being one of the bulkiest. [200 words]

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##Question:Indian constitution is one of the better drafted and most detailed constitutions of the World. Discuss with special reference to the reasons for Indian constitution being one of the bulkiest. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Indian Constitution is a bag of borrowings. Discuss. [200 words]

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##Question:Indian Constitution is a bag of borrowings. Discuss. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Compare and contrast the features of written and unwritten constitution. [200 words]

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##Question:Compare and contrast the features of written and unwritten constitution. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Though the Marathas managed to expand rapidly into North and Central India, they failed to consolidate their hold over these regions. Discuss (200 words)

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##Question:Though the Marathas managed to expand rapidly into North and Central India, they failed to consolidate their hold over these regions. Discuss (200 words)##Answer:.

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It is often argued that British rule in India left behind significant positive impact and Railways is often portrayed as an example of this. However, this claim has been strongly questioned in the past. Discuss with specific focus on Railways and its purpose during the Colonial era. ( 200 words )

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##Question:It is often argued that British rule in India left behind significant positive impact and Railways is often portrayed as an example of this. However, this claim has been strongly questioned in the past. Discuss with specific focus on Railways and its purpose during the Colonial era. ( 200 words )##Answer:.

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Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the iron and steel industry in the world.

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##Question:Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the iron and steel industry in the world.##Answer:.

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Discuss the major Industrial Regions and briefly discuss factors for their development.(200 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the major Industrial Regions and briefly discuss factors for their development.(200 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Distinguish between agro based and mineral based industry.(150 words)

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##Question:Distinguish between agro based and mineral based industry.(150 words)##Answer:.

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How did the Swadeshi movement give a major impetus to the cotton textiles industry? ( 12 TH class ncert geography manufacturing industry chapter)

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##Question:How did the Swadeshi movement give a major impetus to the cotton textiles industry? ( 12 TH class ncert geography manufacturing industry chapter)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Constitutionalism? Discuss the pre-requisites of Constitutionalism. [200 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by Constitutionalism? Discuss the pre-requisites of Constitutionalism. [200 words]##Answer:,

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Briefly explain the following concepts: a) Constitutionalism b)Residuary powers in India (100 words| 5 marks each)

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##Question:Briefly explain the following concepts: a) Constitutionalism b)Residuary powers in India (100 words| 5 marks each)##Answer:,

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To what extent the Nairobi Round succeeded in addressing the concerns of developing countries like India?

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##Question:To what extent the Nairobi Round succeeded in addressing the concerns of developing countries like India?##Answer:,

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What were the reasons for establishment of the Bretton Woods Institutions?

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##Question:What were the reasons for establishment of the Bretton Woods Institutions?##Answer:,

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With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world. [UPSC 2013] [200 words]

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##Question:With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world. [UPSC 2013] [200 words]##Answer:.

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Briefly explain the major factors affecting iron industries in different parts of the world. [100 words]

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##Question:Briefly explain the major factors affecting iron industries in different parts of the world. [100 words]##Answer:.

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What are gas hydrates? Explain the types of regions where we can find coal bed methane gas? [100 words]

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##Question:What are gas hydrates? Explain the types of regions where we can find coal bed methane gas? [100 words]##Answer:.

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Explain the formation of earth’s crust, ocean and atmosphere. [200 words]

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##Question:Explain the formation of earth’s crust, ocean and atmosphere. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Discuss various methods of understanding interiors of the earth in brief. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss various methods of understanding interiors of the earth in brief. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Write a brief note on present composition of atmosphere (150 words / 10 marks)

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##Question:Write a brief note on present composition of atmosphere (150 words / 10 marks)##Answer:.

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What are the potential applications of geo-thermal energy in India? Mention 3 applications which can benefit local communities in hilly areas. Discuss briefly the government programmes to implement geo-thermal energy in the country. [200 Words]

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##Question:What are the potential applications of geo-thermal energy in India? Mention 3 applications which can benefit local communities in hilly areas. Discuss briefly the government programmes to implement geo-thermal energy in the country. [200 Words]##Answer:.

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There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to achieve energy security in the country. Comment. (150 words)

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##Question:There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to achieve energy security in the country. Comment. (150 words)##Answer:.

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How can Biomass be used for various applications? Mention its merits and demerits.

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##Question:How can Biomass be used for various applications? Mention its merits and demerits.##Answer:.

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1937 elections are often seen as a turning point in the anti-colonial struggle. To what extend the victory in the 1937 elections strengthened the Indian freedom struggle. Discuss. (150 words|10 marks)

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##Question:1937 elections are often seen as a turning point in the anti-colonial struggle. To what extend the victory in the 1937 elections strengthened the Indian freedom struggle. Discuss. (150 words|10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss the impact of World War II on India’s Freedom Struggle. (200 words | 10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss the impact of World War II on India’s Freedom Struggle. (200 words | 10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss the social and economic factors behind increasing feminisation in agriculture in India? [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the social and economic factors behind increasing feminisation in agriculture in India? [200 words]##Answer:.

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How does gender stereotyping impacts the social position of men? [100 words]

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##Question:How does gender stereotyping impacts the social position of men? [100 words]##Answer:.

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Critically examine to what extent granting OBC status to the dominant castes of India will resolve their problem with respect to labour market. Suggest some measures to resolve their labour market issues. [200 words]

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##Question:Critically examine to what extent granting OBC status to the dominant castes of India will resolve their problem with respect to labour market. Suggest some measures to resolve their labour market issues. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Is recently passes Maternity benefits amendment act a panacea for low female labour force participation in India? Critically examine [200 words]

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##Question:Is recently passes Maternity benefits amendment act a panacea for low female labour force participation in India? Critically examine [200 words]##Answer:.

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What are the causes for the rising menace of NPAs? To what extent can this be attributed to the conditions prevailing in the Indian and global economy?[150words/10Marks]

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##Question:What are the causes for the rising menace of NPAs? To what extent can this be attributed to the conditions prevailing in the Indian and global economy?[150words/10Marks]##Answer:.

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Write short notes on 1) Bank Board Bureau 2) Indradhanush scheme

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##Question:Write short notes on 1) Bank Board Bureau 2) Indradhanush scheme##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Twin balanced Syndrome? How does it impact our economy?

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##Question:What do you understand by Twin balanced Syndrome? How does it impact our economy?##Answer:.

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Do you think the concept of Bad Bank is a good idea? Justify your stand.( 150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Do you think the concept of Bad Bank is a good idea? Justify your stand.( 150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by fiscal policy? Discuss the different types of deficits used in Indian fiscal policy. Discuss its relevance for the Indian economy.

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##Question:What do you understand by fiscal policy? Discuss the different types of deficits used in Indian fiscal policy. Discuss its relevance for the Indian economy.##Answer:.

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Write a short note on the following: 1. Primary deficit 2. Fiscal deficit (50 words each/10 marks)

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##Question:Write a short note on the following: 1. Primary deficit 2. Fiscal deficit (50 words each/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Do you think fiscal deficit target of 3% by FRBM committee is rational?

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##Question:Do you think fiscal deficit target of 3% by FRBM committee is rational?##Answer:.

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Mysore in many ways represented the elements of being a modern state in the 18th Century India. In light of the above statement, discuss how Mysore represented advancement over its regional counterparts. (200 words)

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##Question:Mysore in many ways represented the elements of being a modern state in the 18th Century India. In light of the above statement, discuss how Mysore represented advancement over its regional counterparts. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Write a brief note on Risala system.

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##Question:Write a brief note on Risala system.##Answer:.

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Discuss the factors that led to the eventual downfall of Dupleix and French ambitions in India.

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##Question:Discuss the factors that led to the eventual downfall of Dupleix and French ambitions in India.##Answer:.

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Explain the formation of earth’s crust, oceans and atmosphere. (200 words)

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##Question:Explain the formation of earth’s crust, oceans and atmosphere. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Explain the Solar System in brief. (100 words)

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##Question:Explain the Solar System in brief. (100 words)##Answer:.

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Discuss the direct and indirect sources of information about the Interior of Earth. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss the direct and indirect sources of information about the Interior of Earth. (150 words)##Answer:.

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What is Constitutionalism? What are the prerequisites of constitutionalism? Is having a constitution a sufficient condition for constitutionalism? Discuss. (200 words)

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##Question:What is Constitutionalism? What are the prerequisites of constitutionalism? Is having a constitution a sufficient condition for constitutionalism? Discuss. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Write short notes on the following: a. Constitution b. Bicameralism c. Principle of checks and balances

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a. Constitution b. Bicameralism c. Principle of checks and balances##Answer:.

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What are the objectives of constitution?

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##Question:What are the objectives of constitution?##Answer:.

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Constitution is simply a bag of borrowings. Comment ? (200 words)

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##Question:Constitution is simply a bag of borrowings. Comment ? (200 words)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by sovereignty of constituent assembly? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What do you understand by sovereignty of constituent assembly? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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The nature of economic growth in India in described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer.

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##Question:The nature of economic growth in India in described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer.##Answer:.

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Discuss the recent reforms in the structure and functioning of IMF. (150 words)

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##Question:Discuss the recent reforms in the structure and functioning of IMF. (150 words)##Answer:.

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Give a brief account of the unemployment scenario in India. Do provide the measures and way forward adopted by government in tackling this problem?

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##Question:Give a brief account of the unemployment scenario in India. Do provide the measures and way forward adopted by government in tackling this problem?##Answer:.

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What are seismic waves? Discuss the different types of seismic waves. How these characteristics explain the interior of the earth? [200 words].

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##Question:What are seismic waves? Discuss the different types of seismic waves. How these characteristics explain the interior of the earth? [200 words].##Answer:.

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Explain with the help of diagram the layers of the interior of the Earth. (150 words)

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##Question:Explain with the help of diagram the layers of the interior of the Earth. (150 words) ##Answer:.

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Write a short note on the following: (150 words/10 marks) (a) Endogenic forces (b) Exogenic forces

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##Question:Write a short note on the following: (150 words/10 marks) (a) Endogenic forces (b) Exogenic forces##Answer:.

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Discuss the evidences that support continental drift theory. Discuss how sea floor spreading is an improvement over continental drift theory. (200 words)

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##Question:Discuss the evidences that support continental drift theory. Discuss how sea floor spreading is an improvement over continental drift theory. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Write short note on Continental Drift Theory (100 words)

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##Question:Write short note on Continental Drift Theory (100 words)##Answer:.

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Explain with the help of diagram the diverging plates and the landforms associated. Illustrate with examples. (200 words)

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##Question:Explain with the help of diagram the diverging plates and the landforms associated. Illustrate with examples. (200 words)##Answer:.

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What is magma? What are its various types and sources? (150 words)

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##Question:What is magma? What are its various types and sources? (150 words)##Answer:.

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Enumerate and explain various types of tectonic plates. (150 words)

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##Question:Enumerate and explain various types of tectonic plates. (150 words)##Answer:.

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India is a federal state with unitary bias. Comment (200 words)

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##Question:India is a federal state with unitary bias. Comment (200 words)##Answer:.

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Enumerate the special cases with respect to Indian Constitution where Centre has powers to make law on state subjects. (150 words)

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##Question:Enumerate the special cases with respect to Indian Constitution where Centre has powers to make law on state subjects. (150 words) ##Answer:.

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Differentiate between ‐ a) Simple Majority b) Absolute Majority c) Effective Majority (150 words)

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##Question:Differentiate between ‐ a) Simple Majority b) Absolute Majority c) Effective Majority (150 words)##Answer:.

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Describe key features of GST. Critically examine merits of GST for Indian economy. (15 Marks/250 Words)

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##Question:Describe key features of GST. Critically examine merits of GST for Indian economy. (15 Marks/250 Words)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on the following:(150 words/10 marks) Cess Surcharge MAT

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##Question:Write a short note on the following:(150 words/10 marks) Cess Surcharge MAT ##Answer:.

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Why is GST called destination based tax?

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##Question:Why is GST called destination based tax? ##Answer:.

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“The treaty of Bassein gave the Company the Empire of India.” Critically comment. (200 words)

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##Question:“The treaty of Bassein gave the Company the Empire of India.” Critically comment. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Write a brief note on the Third Battle of Panipat.

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##Question:Write a brief note on the Third Battle of Panipat.##Answer:.

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Critically discuss the structure of the Maratha state. (150 words)

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##Question:Critically discuss the structure of the Maratha state. (150 words)##Answer:.

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It is often argued that railways represented a positive legacy left behind by the British. In your opinion, what were the major aims and objectives with which railways were built?(150 words/10 marks)

Approach: In Introduction mention the causes for the introduction of railways Mention the aim and objective of the introduction of the railways Discuss the Impact on Indian Economy Write an appropriate conclusion Introduction: The Britishers introduced railways in India in 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bombay and Thane. After around hundred years of trade and political subjugation of Indian subcontinent, the Britishers eyed economic subjugation which was not possible without reliable conectivity to the raw material and markets of India. Aimfor the introduction of railways in India Industrial Revolution Railways introduced to support the industrial revolution, meeting the desire to find a market It was a cheaper and effective way of selling British goods and a faster access all over India providing connectivity to interior regions Connectivity: It also led to the procurement of cheaper raw materials from the hinterland of the country. Infrastructure: It also gave the Britishers a reliable means for movement of troops across the country. Why it was said to be a positive legacy of British rule New Invention: Approximately 45 thousand km of railway network was laid down which helped in India’s development after independence, so in a way British passed on the benefit of their invention to Indians Trade Expansion: Railways was open for Indian traders also during the British Rule Strengthening National Movement: It helped in unifying the national leaders at the time of freedom struggle and thus strengthened the national movement Socio-Religious Movement: Railways also helped in socio-religious movements by breaking caste and religious barriers. Mobilization of people: Railways helped in the mobilization of people at the time of freedom struggle and also in spreading political ideas to every part of the country Trade Promotion: Though to a limited extent, railways did help in promoting Indian businesses Impact on India The Britishers designed railways in India in a way that it helped in extracting raw materials and feeding finished goods, the passenger needs were in general ignored while laying railway lines. So, the limited role it played in the unification of country was only incidental to the economic and political needs of the British. Accessibility to the vast market and cheaper raw materials gave a tough competition to the indigenous manufacturers and traders Led to the drain of wealth from India- Indian traders lost their major share of textile export in the world, India was merely reduced to an exporter of raw cotton There was inverted tariff levied on railways’ fares - transport was cheaper from ports to the hinterland and vice versa but there was a tariff on the movement of goods from one interior location to another. This was to restrict the growth and spread of indigenously produced goods from one region of India to another. Cost of construction of Railways - the British Capitalists financed the construction of railways by giving a loan at a rate of 5%, while at that time the prevailing interest rates were 3%, so it was eventually a profit making investment. This interest was to be paid out of the revenue generated by the British Indian government so ultimately the cost of construction was to bore by Indian people like farmers, peasants, traders etc. This proves that even though the railway was introduced by the British but it was not their legacy as the cost was paid by Indians only. Conclusion: It served not only the trade interests of the British but also political interests by faster movement of troops, arms and ammunition. The importance of British Railway is evident from the fact that when British left we were having 45000 km of the railway line and till today we have increased approximately 15000km of railway only. The British provided such a robust structure that it is serving as the lifeline of our economy.

##Question:It is often argued that railways represented a positive legacy left behind by the British. In your opinion, what were the major aims and objectives with which railways were built?(150 words/10 marks)##Answer: Approach: In Introduction mention the causes for the introduction of railways Mention the aim and objective of the introduction of the railways Discuss the Impact on Indian Economy Write an appropriate conclusion Introduction: The Britishers introduced railways in India in 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bombay and Thane. After around hundred years of trade and political subjugation of Indian subcontinent, the Britishers eyed economic subjugation which was not possible without reliable conectivity to the raw material and markets of India. Aimfor the introduction of railways in India Industrial Revolution Railways introduced to support the industrial revolution, meeting the desire to find a market It was a cheaper and effective way of selling British goods and a faster access all over India providing connectivity to interior regions Connectivity: It also led to the procurement of cheaper raw materials from the hinterland of the country. Infrastructure: It also gave the Britishers a reliable means for movement of troops across the country. Why it was said to be a positive legacy of British rule New Invention: Approximately 45 thousand km of railway network was laid down which helped in India’s development after independence, so in a way British passed on the benefit of their invention to Indians Trade Expansion: Railways was open for Indian traders also during the British Rule Strengthening National Movement: It helped in unifying the national leaders at the time of freedom struggle and thus strengthened the national movement Socio-Religious Movement: Railways also helped in socio-religious movements by breaking caste and religious barriers. Mobilization of people: Railways helped in the mobilization of people at the time of freedom struggle and also in spreading political ideas to every part of the country Trade Promotion: Though to a limited extent, railways did help in promoting Indian businesses Impact on India The Britishers designed railways in India in a way that it helped in extracting raw materials and feeding finished goods, the passenger needs were in general ignored while laying railway lines. So, the limited role it played in the unification of country was only incidental to the economic and political needs of the British. Accessibility to the vast market and cheaper raw materials gave a tough competition to the indigenous manufacturers and traders Led to the drain of wealth from India- Indian traders lost their major share of textile export in the world, India was merely reduced to an exporter of raw cotton There was inverted tariff levied on railways’ fares - transport was cheaper from ports to the hinterland and vice versa but there was a tariff on the movement of goods from one interior location to another. This was to restrict the growth and spread of indigenously produced goods from one region of India to another. Cost of construction of Railways - the British Capitalists financed the construction of railways by giving a loan at a rate of 5%, while at that time the prevailing interest rates were 3%, so it was eventually a profit making investment. This interest was to be paid out of the revenue generated by the British Indian government so ultimately the cost of construction was to bore by Indian people like farmers, peasants, traders etc. This proves that even though the railway was introduced by the British but it was not their legacy as the cost was paid by Indians only. Conclusion: It served not only the trade interests of the British but also political interests by faster movement of troops, arms and ammunition. The importance of British Railway is evident from the fact that when British left we were having 45000 km of the railway line and till today we have increased approximately 15000km of railway only. The British provided such a robust structure that it is serving as the lifeline of our economy.

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Write short notes on A. Deindustrialisation B. Commercialisation of agriculture

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##Question:Write short notes on A. Deindustrialisation B. Commercialisation of agriculture##Answer:.

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