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What are the factors responsible for the occurrence of hailstorms? Analyse their implications for agriculture and rural livelihoods. Outline measures to reduce hailstorm-induced losses.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. What are the factors responsible for the occurrence of hailstorms? Analyse their implications for agriculture and rural livelihoods. Outline measures to reduce hailstorm-induced losses. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the …

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Examine the factors responsible for India’s emergence as a leading inland fisheries producer. Evaluate the significance of inland fisheries for rural livelihoods and the challenges to their sustainable development.

Topic: factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) Q2. Examine the factors responsible for India’s emergence as a leading inland fisheries producer. Evaluate the significance of inland fisheries for rural livelihoods and the challenges to their sustainable development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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“Climate-resilient agriculture requires resilient insurance architecture”. Explain the importance of crop insurance in strengthening agricultural resilience.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “Climate-resilient agriculture requires resilient insurance architecture”. Explain the importance of crop insurance in strengthening agricultural resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The increasing frequency of climate-induced agricultural losses and recent debates around technology-driven crop insurance systems like YES-TECH …

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Discuss the ecological and economic significance of apiculture in India. Analyse the major challenges confronting the sector.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q6. Discuss the ecological and economic significance of apiculture in India. Analyse the major challenges confronting the sector. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Growing concerns regarding pollinator decline, climate stress, and sustainability of agricultural exports have brought apiculture into …

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Analyse the structural causes behind continuing farm suicides in India. Examine the changing nature of rural distress in the context of declining farm viability and labour insecurity. Suggest a robust framework for sustainable agrarian transformation.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage Q5. Analyse the structural causes behind continuing farm suicides in India. Examine the changing nature of rural distress in the context of declining farm viability and labour insecurity. Suggest a robust framework for sustainable agrarian transformation. …

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Discuss the role of inland water bodies in shaping rural economic activities in India. Analyse the challenges affecting their sustainable utilisation.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q1. Discuss the role of inland water bodies in shaping rural economic activities in India. Analyse the challenges affecting their sustainable utilisation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Increasing stress on water resources, decline of …

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Analyse the social consequences of distress migration on families and community structures in India. Suggest measures to reduce social vulnerability of migrant workers.

Topic: Society Q1. Analyse the social consequences of distress migration on families and community structures in India. Suggest measures to reduce social vulnerability of migrant workers. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Distress migration is increasingly shaping India’s social landscape due to agrarian stress, informal labour conditions and climate-linked shocks, with …

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Planned urban expansion in fragile mountain regions often deepens social vulnerability. Assess the socio-economic consequences of such planning in Himalayan states. Evaluate its implications for rural livelihoods.

Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies Q2. Planned urban expansion in fragile mountain regions often deepens social vulnerability. Assess the socio-economic consequences of such planning in Himalayan states. Evaluate its implications for rural livelihoods. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Rapid urban expansion in Himalayan states has raised concerns about …

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Flower Lady of Manipur – Chokhone Krichena

Context: Prime Minister of India praised Chokhone Krichena, popularly known as the ‘Flower Lady of Manipur’, in Mann Ki Baat for transforming floriculture into a driver of self-reliance and inclusive growth. About Flower Lady of Manipur – Chokhone Krichena: Who she is? Chokhone Krichena is a woman entrepreneur from Senapati district, Manipur, who has successfully …

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“When women move from beneficiaries to co-creators of economic systems, social hierarchies begin to shift”. Discuss.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization Q2. “When women move from beneficiaries to co-creators of economic systems, social hierarchies begin to shift”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Growing policy and academic shift from welfare-centric approaches to women’s empowerment towards systems-based livelihood models that emphasise agency, leadership, and participation, …

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“Forests are not just ecological assets but social safety nets for rural communities”. Comment.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “Forests are not just ecological assets but social safety nets for rural communities”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Forests are increasingly seen not just as environmental resources but as livelihood lifelines, with recent studies and policies highlighting …

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Evaluate the interface between Self-help Group (SHG) institutions and Panchayati Raj bodies in rural service delivery. Identify the administrative burdens placed on SHG animators. How can India professionalise their role without compromising community trust?

Topic: The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Q4. Evaluate the interface between Self-help Group (SHG) institutions and Panchayati Raj bodies in rural service delivery. Identify the administrative burdens placed on SHG animators. How can India professionalise their role without compromising community trust? (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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What are the primary drivers behind India’s large-scale fodder deficit? Examine its implications on the livestock economy and rural livelihoods. Suggest structural and ecological solutions to address it.

Topic: Economics of animal-rearing Q5. What are the primary drivers behind India’s large-scale fodder deficit? Examine its implications on the livestock economy and rural livelihoods. Suggest structural and ecological solutions to address it. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The Union Government’s recent admission in Parliament (July 2025) that India is …

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The PM Suryagarh Muft Bijli Yojana aims to empower ordinary citizens as energy producers. Discuss its significance in decentralizing energy production and its potential impact on rural livelihoods.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Q5. The PM Suryagarh Muft Bijli Yojana aims to empower ordinary citizens as energy producers. Discuss its significance in decentralizing energy production and its potential impact on rural livelihoods. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the Question The Prime Minister delivered his remarks at the India …

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