Mains Practice Questions

Q. The Socio-Religious reformers of the 19-20^th century aimed at modernization rather than westernization. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Mathura school was a great centre of art and sculptures during the early historic period. How did it differ from the Gandhara school? (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by the phenomenon of the inversion of temperature? Examine how does it impact the atmosphere and the weather.(150 words)

Q. Indian nationalism grew partly as a result of colonial policies and partly as a reaction to colonial policies. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Covid-19 looks like a “bend but won’t break crisis” for globalization. Discuss how isolationism forced by Covid-19 pandemic has paused the growth of globalisation in the world. (250 words)

Q. Urbanization has long been associated with human development and progress, but it has been observed that urban settings can also lead to significant inequalities and health problems. Discuss the statement. (250 words)

Q. The roots of the disintegration of the Mughal empire may be found in the Indian economy and external incursions. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Landslides are more than just a natural phenomena. Discuss the statement and suggest the ways to mitigate the disaster. (250 words)

Q. The artists of Indus valley Civilisation surely had fine artistic sensibilities and a vivid imagination. Substantiate the statement with examples.

Q. "An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to bring women empowerment." Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (250 words)

Q. The Industrial Revolution was not only a technological revolution but a social-economic revolution that changed the way people lived afterwards. (250 words)

Q. Traditional knowledge of water conservation is the only sustainable way to counter the dangers of national water emergencies. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in post independence consolidation and nation building. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the features of feudalism in India during the post-Mauryan period. How was it different from feudalism in Europe? (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by tropical cyclones? Elaborate how tropical cyclones differ from the temperate cyclones. (250 words)

Q. Religion in India was never static in character but was driven by an inherent dynamic strength. Explain. (250 words)

Q. The Chola temples represent an outstanding creative achievement in the conception of the Dravidian style of architecture. Explain. (250 words)

Q. “India needs to address the challenge of engaging with modernity along with cultural preservation”. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Peasant movements of the twentieth century in India were deeply influenced by the ongoing struggle for national freedom. Discuss the important features of these movements. (150 Words)

Q. “The caste-based discrimination in India is different from the racial discrimination in the USA”. Evaluate. (250 Words)

Q. “The second World War was the result of nationalistic tensions, unresolved issues, and economic depression”. Discuss (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by Western Disturbances? Discuss its impact on Indian weather systems. (250 words)

Q. Discuss how the Shraman tradition marked the beginning of new religious and social movements in ancient India? (150 words)

Q. “Next to war, famine and pandemic the worst thing that can happen to agriculture is absentee-landlordism”. Analyse this statement with reference to the land revenue system of Britishers in India. (250 words)

Q. The phenomenon of reverse-migration poses various challenges in front of the administration. Discuss its overall impact on the economy and society. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by seismic noise? Discuss its impact on measuring the earth's seismic activities. (150 words)

Q. The provincial style of architecture during the Delhi Sultanate period was greatly influenced by Indo-Islamic style. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Domestic abuse is one among many other social challenges posed by the conditions created by the pandemic. Discuss (250 words)

Q. Monsoon has wide ranging impacts on Socio-Economic Life in India. Substantiate.(250 words)

Q. The Quit India Movement deviated from the Gandhian ideology. Discuss (150 words)