ARCHIVES 05 April 2014 Topic: India and its Neighbors Question: Critically examine the implications of recent verdict by Chittagong tribunal in Bangladesh on it and its relation with its neighbours. Reference: IDSA
ARCHIVES 04 April 2014 Topic: India and Its Neighbours Question India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) held between the counterpart planning commissions of the two countries – the Planning Commission of India and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China – is gradually becoming a mechanism of import. Explain its functioning, important decisions and significance. …
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Topic: POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS Question Short notes on the Maukharis paving the way for the glory of Harshavardhana. (200 words) Next Topic POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS
Topic: IDEOLOGY Question Comment on false consciousness in Marxist thought. (200 words) Next Topic IDEOLOGY
ARCHIVES 03 April 2014 Topic – Security Issues Question Critically assess some of recent decisions taken at the Hague Nuclear Security Summit with a special note on India and its nuclear security. Reference IDSA
Topic: IDEOLOGY Question Explain the conception of ideology in the writings of Karl Marx. (200 words) Next Topic IDEOLOGY
Topic: POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS Question ‘Harsha owes his greatness largely not to any real achievements but to formulate descriptions by two famous men.’ Discuss. (200 words) Next Topic POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS
ARCHIVES 03 April 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. Examine the health risks of open defecation. In your opinion, what are the reasons behind continuing practice of open defecation in India? What concrete measures would you suggest to the government and people to stop this practice? Comment. Business Standard 2. A …
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Question To Robert Merton,deviant behaviour is a result of Anomie. Analyse his Sociological theory of deviant behaviour, with a special reference to his formulation of types of Deviance. (250words/ CSM2009)
ARCHIVES 02, April 2014 Security Issues ( from current events) Critically analyse the importance of Japan to India’s energy security. (200 Words) Reference IDSA
ARCHIVES 02 April 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. Railways have been at the very heart of modern Chinese nationalism. Compare and contrast how railways have been used as a tool of economic progress and national integration in China and India. The Indian Express 2. What is Direct Tax Code (DTC)? …
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Topic: POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS Question Harsha is described as ‘the lord of the whole of north India’. Determine the extent of his empire and discuss his political relations with Sasanka, Bhaskaravarman and Pulakesin II. (200 words) Next Topic POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS
Topic: IDEOLOGY Question Does Fukuyama’s End of History thesis celebrate an end of ideology? Critically analyse. (200 words) Next Topic IDEOLOGY
Topic: EQUALITY Question Is economic independence essential for equality between men and women? (200 words)
Topic: LEGITIMACY Question Explain the relation between constitutionalism and legitimacy in liberal democracies. (200 words) Next Topic IDEOLOGY
Topic: POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS Question Trace briefly the history of the struggle between the Chalukyas and the Pallavas. Analyze its causes and bring out its importance. (200 words) Next Topic POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS
ARCHIVES 01 April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Critically assess the nature of Indian diplomacy with its neighboring countries in South Asia since Independence. Business Standard 2. Discuss the importance of creating a strong manufacturing-based middle class in India. Why do you think India has failed in creating a strong skilled …
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Topic: EQUALITY Question What do you understand by ‘gender equality’ and why is it important? (200 words) Next Topic EQUALITY
Topic: POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS Question Critically examine the sources of information for the study of Harshavardhan and discuss his religious policy. (200 words) Next Topic POST GUPTA & REGIONAL KINGDOMS
Topic: LEGITIMACY Question Comment on a) Legitimation crisis in the works of Jurgen Habermas (150 words) b) David Held’s conception of Legitimacy. (150 words) Next Topic LEGITIMACY
