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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 28

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Test – 10: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016)

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11) What were the causes of the French Revolution? How did this Revolution impact America then? Examine. (200 Words)

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10) In what ways was the Buddhist theory of a social contract different from the Brahmanical view of society derived from the Purusha sukta? Examine. (200 Words)

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9) Would you agree that the drainage system in Harappan cities indicates town planning? Give reasons for your answer. Also examine if today’s town planning has any features of Harappan cities. (200 Words)

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8) What are the different senses in which ‘secularism’ has been understood in India? Do you think it is rather misunderstood than understood in various senses? Critically comment. (200 Words)

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7) Can we blame the nature of Indian federalism for the existence of regionalism in India? Critically examine. (200 Words)

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6) What are the major issues taken up by the women’s movement over its history? Discuss the role of some of the women organizations in empowering women in India. (200 Words)

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5) The Indian state has had special programmes for the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes since even before Independence. Have they been successful in addressing discrimination against SC and ST communities in India? Critically evaluate. (200 Words)

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4) Critically discuss how capitalism and globalization have affected Indian society. (200 Words)

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3) What are the defining features of caste in India? How did colonialism impact caste system? Examine. (200 Words)

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2) Which factors can be held responsible for the decline in the child sex ratio in India? Discuss. (200 Words)

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1) India has had an official population policy for more than a half century. Are the goals of this population policy achieved? Critically examine. (200 Words)

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Insights MINDMAPS on Current Issues, 30 January 2016

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Insights into Editorial: The Basics for Free Speech

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Insights Daily Current Events, 30 January 2016

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 30 January 2016

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8) Do you think, in the era of westernization, capitalism and globalisation, families in India are desisting from teaching values to their children? Critically comment

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7) What do you understand by climate violence? It is said that India is at top of climate violence in the world. Examine why.

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6) Describe the joint forest management (JFM), the National Afforestation Programme (NAP) and the forest landscape restoration (FLR) approaches of forest conservation and management. Examine the challenges facing forestry in India.

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