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- 2016 · GS1 · 12.5 marksWhat is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on a regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.
- 2016 · GS1 · 12.5 marksWith a brief background of the quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.’
- 2016 · GS1 · 12.5 marks“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.
- 2016 · GS1 · 12.5 marksTo what extent globalisation has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.
- 2016 · GS1 · 12.5 marksWhy are the tribals in India referred to as ‘the Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
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