Mains Practice Questions

Q. The role played by women in Indian freedom struggle has been that of ‘helpers’ rather than ‘crusaders’. Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. What were the factors that led to the advent of Europeans in India? (150 words)

Q. The onset of the twentieth century marks a shift from middle-class intelligentsia towards masses in the national movement. Comment. (250 words)

Q. What is ‘e-waste’? Discuss its impact on the environment and human health. What are the steps taken by the government to tackle the problem of e-waste? (250 words)

Q. Production by the masses rather than mass production was Mahatma Gandhi's idea to transform the rural economy. Examine. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the reasons behind rise of revolutionary terrorism during indian freedom struggle and its impact. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by ’dust storms’? Discuss the reasons behind their formation and their impact. (150 words)

Q. Examine how, with the advent of globalisation, labour reforms as a part of economic reforms have become challenging? Which are the recent steps taken by the government in the interest of labours? (250 words)

Q. Of all the battles fought by British in India, the Battle of Buxar paved the way for expansion and consolidation of British Empire in India. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Although many European powers aspired to establish their supremacy in India, only the British succeeded among them. Examine. (250 words)

Q. What are the reasons that led to the rise of Bhakti movement in India and what was its impact? (250 words)

Q. Differentiate between colonialism and imperialism. What were the reasons behind their rise? (250 words)

Q. How are integrated steel plants different from mini steel plants? What problems does the industry face? What recent developments have led to a rise in the production capacity? (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by communalism? Discuss the reasons and impact of communalism on Indian society. (250 words)

Q. Discuss various peasant movements, and their impact, that took place during Indian freedom struggle. (250 words)

Q. Highlight the significance of Civil Disobedience Movement. Are such movements necessary in present times? Comment. (250 words)

Q. Examine the impact of global events on Indian freedom struggle and how India's independence influenced other countries. (250 words)

Q. What is an Earthquake and what are its causes? Also discuss the impact of earthquake, alongwith challenges faced in predisaster preparedness for it. (250 words)

Q. How did Colonialism impact the pace of industrialization and urbanization in India? (250 words).

Q. Despite being sensitive to Hindu interests, Lala Lajpat Rai actually championed diversity in unity. Comment. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the reasons for rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India and their impact. (150 words)

Q. What was the reason behind Swadeshi movement? Discuss the agitational methods adopted during the movement and impact of the movement. (250 words)

Q.“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India”. Comment. (250 words)

Q. There is a scant focus on India’s secret shame of bonded labour which still persists despite it being abolished decades ago under the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act, 1976. Comment.

Q. What do you understand by continental drift theory? Discuss along with the evidences that support the theory. (150 words)

Q. Explain volcano formation, their types and structures associated with it along with relevant examples. (250 words)

Q. Do you think that the pattern of Indian monsoon has changed in past decade? Discuss how it impacts various facets of our lives. (150 words)

Q. Internal migration can be driven by push/ pull factors. Highlighting the issues related with internal migration in India, discuss the need for a national policy on internal migration. (150 words)

Q. To some extent regionalism is important for maintaining 'unity in diversity' in India. Critically analyse. (250 words)

Q. In what way the methods adopted by Moderates were different from Extremists in promoting the growth of nationalism in India? (150 words)