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  1. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksAssess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.
  2. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksThe Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.
  3. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marks“The Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, the caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.
  4. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksCommunalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
  5. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat are the consequences of the spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on the marine ecosystem?
  6. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksDefining the blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.
  7. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksDespite the implementation of various programmes for the eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty still exists. Explain by giving reasons.
  8. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marks‘Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.’ Elucidate.
  9. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksThe ideal solution for depleting groundwater resources in India is a water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?
  10. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksWhy indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?
  11. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksWhy is India taking a keen interest in the Arctic region?
  12. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksHow is the Indian concept of secularism different from the Western model of secularism? Discuss.
  13. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksWhy is the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?
  14. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksDefine mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.Video
  15. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksMention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.
  16. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksSafeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment.
  17. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, and explaining their main characteristics.
  18. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksThrow light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
  19. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marksDiscuss whether the formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.
  20. 2018 · GS1 · 15 marks‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view.
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