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Evaluate the role of Western Disturbances in shaping India’s weather beyond the winter season. Analyse the challenges arising from their changing behaviour.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography Q2. Evaluate the role of Western Disturbances in shaping India’s weather beyond the winter season. Analyse the challenges arising from their changing behaviour. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent weather events, including pre-monsoon thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and dust storms associated with Western Disturbances, …

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“The Gandhian phase marked a decisive shift in the nature, methods and social base of the national movement.” Discuss.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues. Q1. “The Gandhian phase marked a decisive shift in the nature, methods and social base of the national movement.” Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The Gandhian phase represents a watershed …

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“Civilisations endure not merely through institutions but through the transmission of cultural memory across generations.” Explain. Also assess its significance in preserving social cohesion.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q2. “Civilisations endure not merely through institutions but through the transmission of cultural memory across generations.” Explain. Also assess its significance in preserving social cohesion. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The question examines the role of culture, traditions and collective memory …

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“The First World War marked the beginning of the end of European global dominance.” Evaluate its broader consequences.

Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization Q1. “The First World War marked the beginning of the end of European global dominance.” Evaluate its broader consequences. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The First World War …

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Analyse the relationship between social capital and community development. Discuss the challenges in sustaining social capital in contemporary society.

Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues Q2. Analyse the relationship between social capital and community development. Discuss the challenges in sustaining social capital in contemporary society. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IT Why the question Social capital is increasingly recognised as a critical factor influencing community resilience, inclusive development and effective …

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Evaluate the impact of extreme weather events on marine fishing activities. Examine the measures required to enhance resilience among fishing communities.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q1. Evaluate the impact of extreme weather events on marine fishing activities. Examine the measures required to enhance resilience among fishing communities. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent …

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How do atmospheric circulation systems influence weather and climate over the Himalayas? Examine the role of monsoon currents and Western Disturbances. Assess how climate change may alter their behaviour.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Q2. How do atmospheric circulation systems influence weather and climate over the Himalayas? Examine the role of monsoon currents and Western Disturbances. Assess how climate change may alter their behaviour. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The increasing frequency of extreme weather events and …

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“The Quit India Movement demonstrated the strength of Indian nationalism despite its apparent organisational weaknesses.” Comment.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues. Q1. “The Quit India Movement demonstrated the strength of Indian nationalism despite its apparent organisational weaknesses.” Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The Quit India Movement was the last major mass …

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“A society progresses not merely by questioning established ideas but by remaining receptive to alternative perspectives.” Discuss its significance in a globalised world.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society Q2. “A society progresses not merely by questioning established ideas but by remaining receptive to alternative perspectives.” Discuss its significance in a globalised world. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Contemporary debates on public discourse, social learning and the ability of societies to adapt …

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Analyse the contribution of Buddhist monasteries to the dissemination of knowledge and culture in ancient India and beyond.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Q1.  Analyse the contribution of Buddhist monasteries to the dissemination of knowledge and culture in ancient India and beyond. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Buddhist monasteries were among the earliest institutional …

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“Mountain passes have historically shaped patterns of connectivity, settlement and strategic interaction in the Himalayan region.” Discuss the geographical significance of high-altitude passes and the challenges associated with their utilisation.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); Q2. “Mountain passes have historically shaped patterns of connectivity, settlement and strategic interaction in the Himalayan region.” Discuss the geographical significance of high-altitude passes and the challenges associated with their utilisation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …

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Evaluate the factors that enabled European powers to establish colonial dominance over large parts of Asia and Africa. What were the long-term consequences of colonialism?

Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization Q1. Evaluate the factors that enabled European powers to establish colonial dominance over large parts of Asia and Africa. What were the long-term consequences of colonialism? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS …

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How has the Southern Oscillation enhanced the understanding of the Indian monsoon? Assess its significance for weather forecasting.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Q2. How has the Southern Oscillation enhanced the understanding of the Indian monsoon? Assess its significance for weather forecasting. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The Southern Oscillation is one of the most important atmospheric phenomena influencing the Indian monsoon and laid the foundation …

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“The haste of 1947 reflected the contradictions of the British Empire’s final years in India.” Analyse the reasons for the accelerated transfer of power. Examine its impact on Partition.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q1. “The haste of 1947 reflected the contradictions of the British Empire’s final years in India.” Analyse the reasons for the accelerated transfer of power. Examine its impact on Partition. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE …

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Discuss the changing nature of social movements in the twenty-first century. How have technology, demographics and global interconnectedness reshaped collective action?

Topic: poverty and developmental issues Q2. Discuss the changing nature of social movements in the twenty-first century. How have technology, demographics and global interconnectedness reshaped collective action? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The emergence of digitally connected, youth-driven and transnational social movements has transformed the nature of collective action, making …

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Assess the significance of the abolition of privy purses in India’s democratic transformation. What message did it convey regarding equality and nation-building?

Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country Q1. Assess the significance of the abolition of privy purses in India’s democratic transformation. What message did it convey regarding equality and nation-building? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The abolition of privy purses was a landmark step in India’s post-Independence political evolution, …

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