Month: November 2015

10) Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau. (200 Words) NCERT, Class IX, Contemporary India (Geography), Chapter –  2

9) The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat in the west but the watches show the same time. How does this happen? Also explain why few years ago few scientists requested advancing Indian Standard Time by half an hour. (200 Words) NCERT, Class IX, Contemporary India (Geography), Chapter – …

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8) “While Fundamental Rights are the source of all rights, our Constitution and law offers a wider range of rights. Over the years the scope of rights has expanded.” Discuss. (200 Words) NCERT Class IX, Democratic Politics, Chapter 6

7) Do you consider elections conducted in India as truly democratic? Substantiate. (200 Words) NCERT Class IX, Democratic Politics, Chapter 4

6) What are the features of democracy? Post Arab Spring experience, do you think democracy is still the best form for government? Critically comment. (200 Words) NCERT Class IX, Democratic Politics, Chapter 2

5) Post Second World War, many countries which gained independence embraced democracy as a form of government, but very few such countries have remained democratic since then. With suitable examples,  analyse why few succeeded while many failed to remain as democracies. (200 Words) NCERT Class IX, Democratic Politics, Chapter 1

4) What do you understand by regionalism in the Indian context? Analyse the major causes of regionalism in India and its impact on India’s polity. (200 Words) Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 10

3) In spite of the constitutional safeguards and the efforts of the central and state governments, the tribals’ progress and welfare has been very slow, and even dismal. What efforts were made immediately after independence to address tribal issues and why they haven’t borne any fruit? Critically examine. (200 Words) Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, …

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2) “In spite of the leadership’s earlier reservations and ominous forebodings by sympathetic observers, the reorganization resulted in rationalizing the political map of India without seriously weakening its unity.” In the light of linguistic reorganization of states post independence, comment on the statement. (200 Words) Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 8

1) “The language problem was the most divisive issue in the first twenty years of independent India.” Critically discuss. (200 Words) Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 7

Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics 7) You are a Municipal Commissioner and in recent days your office has witnessed many protests by residents from numerous colonies demanding the killing of all stray dogs. In three separate incidences, the dogs have killed small children and these recurring incidences have enraged residents …

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Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas 6) Compare and contrast how the governments of India and France responded to terrorist attacks on Mumbai (2008) and Paris (2015)  respectively. Which kind of response do you think is more effective in dealing with terrorism? Justify.  (200 Words) The Guardian The Hindu

Topic: Agriculture; Irrigation 5) Compare and contrast the objectives and performance of Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI)  scheme with that of 1960s Green Revolution. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) It is said that majority schools in India are not equipped to address the safety and other needs of children in school premises. Identify these inadequacies and discuss how will you deal with such shortcomings assuming you are …

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Topic: Development processes and the development industry 3) One of the outcomes of big projects such as dam constructions is the displacement of humans from their original habitats. With suitable examples, critically analyse how has India treated and rehabilitated such displaced people. (200 Words) The Hindu India Today Reference

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Analyse important areas of cooperation between India and Brazil. (200 Words) The Hindu