Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography & Society. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS12015GS1-CUL-04-M2015-S01
Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.
Theme: T6 Sculpture, painting, motifs, coins & safeguarding art heritage
GS12015GS1-CUL-07-M2015-S01
The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.
Theme: T1 Harappan civilisation, early urbanism & civilisational continuity
GS12015GS1-GEO-02-M2015-S01
Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?
Theme: T155 Air pollution: smog, WHO guidelines, NCAP
GS12015GS1-GEO-02-M2015-S02
How far do you agree that the behaviour of the Indian monsoon has been changing due to humanizing landscapes? Discuss.
Theme: T30 Monsoon, El Niño & drought
GS12015GS1-GEO-03-M2015-S01
Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents? How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?
Theme: T33 Oceans & marine environment: currents, salinity, dead zones, oil pollution, marine resources
GS12015GS1-GEO-05-M2015-S01
What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?
Theme: T37 Polar regions: Arctic resources, tundra & India's interest
GS12015GS1-GEO-07-M2015-S01
India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.
Theme: T44 Water security: scarcity, conservation & management
GS12015GS1-GEO-07-M2015-S02
The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.
Theme: T43 Fragile Himalayan ecosystems: tourism & infrastructure
GS12015GS1-HIS-06-M2015-S01
How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.
Theme: T15 Gandhi: mass movements, constructive programme, ideas & contemporaries
GS12015GS1-HIS-06-M2015-S02
Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, despite having divergent approaches and strategies, had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate.
Theme: T15 Gandhi: mass movements, constructive programme, ideas & contemporaries
GS12015GS1-HIS-07-M2015-S01
It would have been difficult for the Constituent Assembly to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India in just three years but for the experience gained with the Government of India Act, 1935. Discuss.
Theme: T18 Making of the Constitution: Government of India Act 1935 to Constituent Assembly
GS12015GS1-SOC-01-M2015-S01
Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity.
Theme: T48 Diversity & national unity
GS12015GS1-SOC-01-M2015-S02
Debate the issue of whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.
Theme: T50 Caste: continuity, change, mobility & Dalit assertion
GS12015GS1-SOC-02-M2015-S01
How do you explain the statistics that show that the sex ratio in Tribes in India is more favourable to women than the sex ratio among Scheduled Castes?
Theme: T66 Sex ratio & gender gaps across communities and regions
GS12015GS1-SOC-02-M2015-S02
Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India.
Theme: T67 Women & the economy: gig work, feminisation of agriculture, care economy, gender budgeting, migration
GS12015GS1-SOC-03-M2015-S01
Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the main cause of population increase in India.
Theme: T52 Population & demographic transition
GS12015GS1-SOC-03-M2015-S02
Discuss the changes in the trends of labour migration within and outside India in the last four decades.
Theme: T54 Migration: internal, international & illegal
GS12015GS1-SOC-05-M2015-S01
Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.
Theme: T57 Smart cities, rural–urban integration & urban transport
GS12015GS1-WH-01-M2015-S01
Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present?
Theme: T23 Industrial Revolution and its spread: England, Japan, railways
GS12015GS1-WH-03-M2015-S01
To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically
Theme: T24 World Wars, interwar crisis, Great Depression & ideologies