Mains Practice Questions

Q. What do you understand by Urban Heat Island effect? Mention the factors that give rise to this phenomenon. (250 words)

Q. Even though migrants add substantially to the economy, they are always not seen favourably by the recipient states/cities. Comment. (250 words)

Q. According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index, India has the most slaves in the world (in terms of population). What laws and provisions are available to end bonded labour in India and why have they not been able to eliminate this practice? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the system of Apartheid in South Africa which came to an end in 1994. Mention the role played by India in bringing apartheid to an end in South Africa. (250 words)

Q. Many of the Bhakti saints were rebels who chose to defy the currents of their time through their writings. Comment. (250 words)

Q. In place of colonialism as the main instrument of imperialism we have today neo-colonialism. Comment (250 words)

Q. Law has its own limitation in bringing social change. In this context, critically evaluate the efficacy of steps taken to empower women and weaken the grip of patriarchy around them. (250 words)

Q. The Cold War was a state of geopolitical tension after World War II between powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and its satellite states) and powers in the Western Bloc (the United States, its NATO allies and others). Comment. (250 words)

Q. Just as India has committed to moving up the ranks in Ease of Doing Business indicators, a similar commitment should be made on the gender front. Comment in view of the 'son meta-preference'. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by the term 'sarpanch pati'? Examine the reasons and impact of such culture. (150 words)

Q. Examine the major differences between peasant movements of the 19^th and 20^th century and their impact on society. (250 words)

Q. Indian National Congress acted as a safety valve for the British government. Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by coral bleaching? Examine the reasons for coral bleaching and suggest corrective measures in this regard. (250 words)

Q. What was the significance of Champaran movement in India’s journey of freedom struggle? (150 words)

Q. Salt satyagraha was more than just a symbolic act of breaking the salt law, that shook an empire. Examine (150 words)

Q. Examine the concept of Daylight Saving Time along with its relevance, advantages and issues related to it. (250 words)

Q. Gupta age is regarded as golden age of ancient India. Discuss (150 words)

Q. Examine the feasibility and challenges of having two time zones in India. (250 words)

Q. The condition of women in a society is an index of that society’s place in civilization. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Examine how Gandhiji’s earlier experience in South Africa shaped the freedom movements in India, transcending through moderate phase to Gandhian phase. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the achievements and failures of Non-cooperation movement of 1920. How did it impact the subsequent freedom movements in pre-independence India. (250 words)

Q. Examine the reasons and impact of ‘devi-dasi’ dichotomy prevalent in Indian society. (250 words)

Q. Examine the reasons that led to the foundation of Indian National Congress and its major objectives. (150 words)

Q.Examine the major differences between peasant movements of 19th and 20th century and their impact on society. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the reasons for Indigo Revolt and role of ryots and intelligentsia in its success. (250 words)

Q. Examine the reasons for tribal uprisings during 19th century India and why did they prove largely unsuccessful in achieving their objectives. (250 words)

Q.The partition of India in 1947 was the culmination of long drawn process which started  with the suppression of the Revolt of 1857 by the British. Comment

Q. Social changes in society cannot be brought only on the edifice of legislations. Analyze. (150 words)

Q. Enumerate the reasons for migration in India. Also discuss various challenges that migrant population faces. (250 words)

Q. The revolt of 1857 was a cumulative effect of character and policies of Colonial rule in India. Examine. (250 words)