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- 2013 · GS1 · 5 marksThere is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghats. Why?
- 2013 · GS1 · 10 marksCritically discuss the objectives of the Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success.
- 2013 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression?
- 2013 · GS1 · 10 marksIt is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for a quarter century. However, tapping the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved.
- 2013 · GS1 · 10 marksSeveral foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom.
- 2013 · GS1 · 5 marksDiscuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions.
- 2013 · GS1 · 10 marksThough not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment.
- 2013 · GS1 · 5 marksThe recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate.Video
- 2013 · GS1 · 5 marksWhat do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the inhabitants of the place?
- 2013 · GS1 · 10 marksDiscuss the various social problems that originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.
- 2013 · GS1 · 10 marksWrite a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan “Jai Jawana Jai Kisan”.
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