Q1) When it comes to Indian culture, few symbols are as enduring and ubiquitous as the elephant and the lotus. Elaborate this statement with examples. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Symbols are an integral element of the Indian culture and have spiritual, mythological, and representational significance. In India’s rich and diverse cultural background, the importance of…
Q1) Discuss the factors behind distribution of global palm oil production. Why does India depend on palm oil imports despite having conditions suitable for its cultivation? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Palm oil is a widely produced vegetable oil. It has domestic as well as industrial applications. India imports nearly 60% of its palm oil demand….
Q1) Describe the various types of fronts and their role in formation of extra-tropical cyclones. (250 Words/15 Marks ANS Front can be described as a sloping boundary which separates two opposing air masses having contrasting characteristics in terms of air temperature, humidity, density, pressure, and wind direction. The process of creation of new fronts or…
Q1) Globalization involves a complex exchange of cultural influences, where local identities are transformed by global forces, while global culture in turn is shaped by local identities. Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS As per Anthony Giddens, globalization can be defined as the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way…
Q1) “Poverty has a woman’s face.” What do you understand by feminization of poverty? What role can women empowerment play in poverty reduction? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The term “feminization of poverty” refers to the disproportionate and increasing burden of poverty that women experience compared to men. Feminization of poverty gives poverty a woman’s face…
Q1) “The attainment of political independence in 1947 was a watershed moment in Indian history, but it did not mean an end to the struggles for economic and cultural freedom.” Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, lived over two and a half thousand years ago in ancient India. The Buddha’s…
Q1) “The attainment of political independence in 1947 was a watershed moment in Indian history, but it did not mean an end to the struggles for economic and cultural freedom.” Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The political independence gained by India in 1947 refers to the end of the colonial rule in the country which…
Q1) “Without the participation and contributions of women, the Indian national movement could not have achieved the successes it did.” In this perspective, analyze the role of women in the Indian national movement. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Indian national movement refers to the freedom struggle waged by the people of India against the despotic colonial…
Q1) “The art of painting in India has a rich and diverse history, with works that are not only aesthetically beautiful, but also offer insights into the social, cultural, and political contexts in which they were created.” Elaborate. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The art of painting in India has a captivating and extensive history that…
Q1) “Peace is not mere absence of war; it is presence of justice.” (150 Words/10 Marks) AN Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s absence of violence, commotion and war, and everything coexists in perfect harmony and freedom. Peace is seen as an absence of war due to following…