Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography & Society. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-CUL-02-M2024-Q02
Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
Theme: T5 Temple architecture & regional dynasties: Pallava, Chola, Chandela, Vijayanagara, Gupta
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-CUL-02-M2024-Q11
"Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.
Theme: T5 Temple architecture & regional dynasties: Pallava, Chola, Chandela, Vijayanagara, Gupta
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-CUL-07-M2024-Q01
Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
Theme: T2 Vedic society & its legacy in today's society
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-GEO-02-M2024-Q04
What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
Theme: T31 Tropical cyclones, twisters & cyclone warnings
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-GEO-02-M2024-Q06
What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.
Theme: T32 Cloudbursts & extreme rainfall
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-GEO-02-M2024-Q15
What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
Theme: T29 Atmosphere, air masses, winds, inversion, deserts & auroras
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-GEO-02-M2024-Q16
What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
Theme: T31 Tropical cyclones, twisters & cyclone warnings
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-GEO-07-M2024-Q14
The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
Theme: T45 Groundwater depletion & seawater intrusion
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-HIS-02-M2024-Q13
How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
Theme: T10 Colonial economy: drain, deindustrialisation, famines, economic policy
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-HIS-07-M2024-Q03
What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
Theme: T17 Final phase: Quit India, Naval mutiny, Maulana Azad
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-01-M2024-Q09
Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.
Theme: T50 Caste: continuity, change, mobility & Dalit assertion
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-01-M2024-Q20
Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.
Theme: T48 Diversity & national unity
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-02-M2024-Q08
Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?
Theme: T65 Gender concepts, patriarchy & women's social status
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-02-M2024-Q19
Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?
Theme: T67 Women & the economy: gig work, feminisation of agriculture, care economy, gender budgeting, migration
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-03-M2024-Q07
What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.
Theme: T52 Population & demographic transition
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-04-M2024-Q10
In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?
Theme: T103 Civil society, NGOs, charitable trusts & donor agencies
GS1202410 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-05-M2024-Q05
Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.
Theme: T54 Migration: internal, international & illegal
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-07-M2024-Q17
What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?
Theme: T63 Regionalism & regional disparity
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-07-M2024-Q18
Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.
Theme: T70 Affirmative action & welfare schemes for vulnerable sections
GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-WH-03-M2024-Q12
How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
Theme: T24 World Wars, interwar crisis, Great Depression & ideologies