Q1) The Aspirational Blocks Programme, built upon the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, can help in achieving the twin objectives of enabling balanced growth and checking stressed migration. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) Enumerate the factors behind the proliferation of the IT industry in India. Also, Explain the reasons behind the skewed concentration of the IT industry within the country. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The IT industry in India has been a flag-bearer of socio-economic transformation of the country. The factors behind the proliferation of IT Industry…
Q1) The Arab-Israeli conflict should be understood as a product of both internal dynamics and the outcome of manipulative strategies employed by imperial powers. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The Arab-Israeli conflict refers to the long drawn political, religious and military conflict in the Middle East region between Arab nations and Israel. The conflict has…
Q1) How did the British education policy in colonial India fuel the rise of Indian nationalism instead of achieving its intended purpose of perpetuating Indian subjugation? (150 Words/10 Marks) Ans The British education policy in India aimed to serve the vested colonial interests. The British education policy subjugated Indians further, as can be seen from:…
Q1) Analyse the significance of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India’s freedom struggle, considering its extent, reach, and revolutionary zeal. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The Civil Disobedience Movement was a national movement against oppressive British regime. The movement holds a unique place in India’s freedom struggle: Extent of participation: Women played a leading role, picketing…
Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Numismatics, or the study of coins, is one of the most reliable sources of information for deciphering the history of a country. In India, punch-marked coins from the Mahajanpada period (6th century-2nd century…
Q1) “That which is not good for the bee-hive cannot be good for the bees.”- Marcus Aurelius (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS e face a choice between a social reality where people would accept modest sacrifices for a common good (beehive) and one where people steadfastly protect individual rights (bees). The common good of ‘beehive’ is…
Q1) A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Rights and duties are complimentary concepts so much so that the two are considered two sides of the same coin. It is only in the performance of our…
Q1) What do the following quotations mean to you: “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”- John F. Kennedy (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Tolerance can be referred to as having conditional acceptance to beliefs, practices and acceptance of others even when one considers…
Q1) Gendered attitudes convert differences in sexes into discriminations. Examine the factors responsible for negative attitudes toward women in the Indian society. How can these attitudes be changed? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Attitude is a learned, enduring predisposition to act toward an attitude object. A gendered attitude converts the biological differences between sexes into social…