Q1) The issues of local self-governance are primarily the issues of autonomy, authority, and accountability. Analyze. (250 Words/ 15 Marks) ANSWER Local bodies are institutions of self-governance at local level, set up by 73rd and 74th Amendments to the constitution to strengthen grass root participatory democracy. Called as the third tier of democracy, they are…
Q1) Explain the primary lines of evidence supporting the theory of continental drift. How did it contribute to expanding our understanding of Earth’s history. Also discuss the limitations of continental drift theory. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER Continental Drift Theory is a theory of geomorphology given by Alfred Wegner in 1920s to explain the formation of…
Q1) With the help of a map, show major ocean currents of the world. Explaining the factors driving the ocean currents, highlight their effects on human activities. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER Ocean currents are continuous movement of oceanic water in a definite path and direction driven under the influence of wind, gravity, Coriolis force and…
Q1) “Water scarcity threatens economic and social gains and is a potent fuel for wars and conflict.” What are the political and natural challenges in access to freshwater resources in regions with shared international transboundary rivers? Elaborate upon the impact of access to freshwater for economic development and poverty reduction. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER Water…
Q1) The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is being planned as a reliable, high-speed, and high frequency transportation service for the National Capital Region (NCR). Discuss the factors driving the need for RRTS and elaborate upon the challenges faced in implementing such systems in India. (250 Words/ 15 marks) ANSWER Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)…
Q1) Healthy coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse, ecologically vital and economically valuable ecosystems on earth. Elaborate upon the significance of coral reefs. Describe the suitable conditions for their health and the threats faced by them. (250 Words/ 15 Marks) ANSWER Healthy coral reefs are an underwater ecosystem consisting of a diverse array…
Q1) The Himalayan region has significant mineral resources, but realizing their potential has its own set of challenges. Discuss in light of recent finding of lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir. (250 Words/ 15Marks) ANSWER Himalayas formed as a result of continent-continent convergence are a source of significant mineral resources. The mapping of the mineral…
Q1) What are the locational factors for textile industry? Why have countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh emerged as significant competitors to India in the textile exports? (250 words/ 15 Marks) ANSWER The textile industry involves the production of yarns, fabrics, and garments. The textile industry is the second-largest employment generator in India after the agriculture…
Q1) Heat waves are a silent natural disaster. Describe the criteria for declaring heat waves and enumerate its humanitarian, environmental and economic impacts. (250 words/ 15 Marks) ANS A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, which in combination with high humidity may that leads to physiological stress in living beings. Heat wave…
Q1) The melting of the cryosphere due to climate change is a global threat whose effects will not be restricted to mountains and polar countries. Discuss. (250 Words/ 15 Marks) ANSWER The cryosphere refers to the frozen water on Earth’s surface, including glaciers, ice caps, and sea ice. The melting of the cryosphere due to…