Call us @ 08069405205
Question 1 Discuss the nature of Ashoka’s Dhamma. Was it responsible for the downfall of his empire? (200 words) Question 2 Critically examine the sources for the study of Mauryan dynasty. How are they useful in understanding the Mauryan administration? (200 words) Next Topic: Mauryan Empire
Question Compare and contrast the distribution theories of Ricardo and Kalecki. (200 words) Next Topic: Development and Environmental Sustainability
ARCHIVES 08, February 2014 1. Throw light on the attempts made so far by India and China in resolving their border issues. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a note on the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) corridor plan. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. ““Cyber security is our biggest security challenge and requires a new paradigm in purchase processes. …
Continue reading “Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events”
Topic: Sovereignty Question Explain notion of sovereignty. Critically consider the claim that sovereignty is illimitable & logically indivisible. (200 words/UPSC 2006) Next Topic: Individual & State
Question 1 Assess the importance of Jain tenets and their relevance to humanity. (200 words) Question 2 Sites (50 words Each) 1. Chirand 2. Vaishali 3. Sravasti 4. Ayodhya 5. champa 6. Nalanda 7. Pataliputra 8. Rajagriha/Girivraja 9. Gaya 10. Saketa 11. Kasi 12. Prayaga 13. Kausambi 14. Kusinara Next Topic: Mauryan Empire
Topic: Settlement Question 1 Explain the morphology of Indian cities in the background of excisting morphological models. (200 words) Question 2 Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the distribution of Hill Stations of India. (200 words) Next Topic: Settlement
Question How does Kalecki’s theory of distribution share the value of output between labour and capital? (200 words) Next Topic: Alternative Distribution Theories: Ricardo, Kaldor, Kalecki
Question 1 Discuss the important factors involved in the making of a criminal. (300 words) Question 2 Evaluate the changing frontiers of caste system in contemporary India. (300 words)
Question 1 Explain the social aspects of Buddhism and account for its decline in India. (200 words) Question 2 Write what you know of the rise and spread of Buddhism before the first century A.D. (200 words) Next Topic: Period of Mahajanapadas
Topic: Demand for and Supply of Money Question Is Friedman’s quantity theory of money close to Classical or Keynesian approach to the aggregate demand for money? Give justifications for your answer. Next Topic: Alternative Distribution Theories: Ricardo, Kaldor, Kalecki
Question 1 Distinguish between Sex and Gender. Discuss the gender issues with suitable examples (300 words/IAS 2002) Question 2 Describe the socio-economic factors responsible for communal tensions in India. What suggestions will you give to control them?(300 words/IAS 2003)
Question 1 Why did Kautilya think that sovereignty is hierarchical? Explain (200 words/UPSC 2010) Question 2 Explain Kautilya’s Saptanga Theory of Sovereign State.(200 words/UPSC 2008) Next Topic: Sovereignty
ARCHIVES 06, February 2014 1. Should the current caste-based reservation system be replaced with an economic criteria-based regime? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. “The proposed the Prevention of Communal Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2014 violates the spirit of federalism.” Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. Is self-determination by the Kashmiri people a right …
Continue reading “Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events”
Question 1 Bring out a comparative analysis of Marxian and Parsonian views of social change and examine the relevance of each view for social development in the contemporary India.(600 words/ IAS 2004/ 60 marks) Question 2 Mention the Impact of Muslims on Indian Society.(200 words/ IAS 2004)
Question 1 The Fundamental idea of the conception of Justice is fairness. Discuss. (250 words/UPSC-2011) Question 2 “Man is sovereign over his body, mind & soul”-Mill. Comment. (250 words) Next Topic: Sovereignty
Topic: Demand for and Supply of Money Question The Monetarists assume the velocity of money to be relatively stable and predictable. Substantiate this assumption with the quantity theory of money and prices. How far do you agree with this assumption? (200 words) Next Topic: Demand for and Supply of Money
Question 1 “British conquered India in a fit of absent mindedness” – critically examine the statement (200 words). Question 2 “Battle of plassey was not a great battle but a great betrayal”. comment (200 words). Question 3 Examine the essential features of subsidiary alliance system, how far did it contribute in making British company a sovereign political authority …
Continue reading “GENERAL STUDIES – Daily Answer Writing Challenge”
Question 1 Write a note on Objectivity and Value Neutrality in Social Research. (200 words/ IAS 2004) Question 2 Write a note on S.N.D.P. Movement. (200 words/ IAS 2008)
Topic: Social & Political Ideals Question 1 What is meant by justice as fairness’? Explain the basic tenets of Rawls’ theory of justice. (250 words/UPSC-2013) Question 2 How is Amartya Sen’s approach to justice different from that of Rawls? (250 words/UPSC-2013) Next Topic: Social & Political Ideals
Question 1 Essence of -Early Jainism. (200 words) Question 2 Social and economic conditions of North India during the Pre-Mauryan period (600-325 B.C). (200 words) Next topic: Period of Mahajanapadas
