Mains Practice Questions

Q. Regionalism has different types of manifestations. In the line of this statement suggest measures to deal with it. (250 Words)

Q. What are the factors which are responsible for the spread of communalism. Examine. (250 Words)

Q. “Blue economy presents a new sphere of economic activities with great potential”. In light of this statement discuss the significance and list the steps taken by India to promote the blue economy. (250 Words)

Q. “Cities in India contribute almost 66% GDP of India and give individuals a lot of freedom in their personal sphere”. In light of this statement discuss issues associated with urbanization in India and suggest a way forward. (250 Words)

Q. The Nagara Style of temple architecture was mostly prevalent in the Northern India. In this context discuss the main features of Nagara style of architecture. (150 Words)

Q. The revolt of 1857 is also called the Sepoy Mutiny. Considering this statement discuss the reasons for the revolt of 1857 as well as its failure. (150 Words)

Q. The Harappan culture represented a great sense of town planning. In light of this statement discuss the main features of the town planning of the Indus valley Civilization.

Q. Ancient History gives us a valuable account of the old Indian society. In this context discuss the sources of ancient Indian History.

Q. “Religion is a personal matter which should have no place in politics’’. Elaborate. (150 words)

Q. What are rare earth materials? Discuss their strategic and environmental significance with respect to India. (150 words)

Q. What were the socio-economic factors responsible for the emergence of the cooperative movement in post-independent India? Also, highlight the key characteristics of this movement. (150 Words)

Q. How far is it justified to say that the problem of communalism in modern India is a product of colonial legacy? (150 words)

Q. There have been various statehood demands in India since Independence. What have been the reasons for such demands? Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Instances of the prevalence of bonded labour system in India are noticed now and then even long after its abolition. What are the reasons that have kept the bonded labour system still alive? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the role of women in various social, political and environmental movements since independence in India. (150 words)

Q. What is Scientific Social Responsibility? Do you think India needs a policy on Scientific Social Responsibility? (150 words)

Q. Cultural preservation is required along with modernity. Discuss. Also discuss the challenges faced in engaging with modernity. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the contribution of the Chola in the development of the Dravidian style of temple architecture. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the vital role played by India in effectuating the “Armistice Agreement, 1953”, that ended the Korean War. (250 Words)

Q. What were the circumstances leading up to the American War of Independence? Explain (150 Words)

Q. Could Russia have avoided revolution in 1917? How far was the revolution successful in fulfilling its promises? (150 words)

Q. German National Socialism was much more than nationalization and redistribution of wealth. Comment. (150 words)

Q. The birth of the League of Nations on the ruins of the First World War was welcomed. However, it could do little to prevent the Second World War. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the various socio-economic impact of globalisation on youth in India. (150 words)

Q. The First World War left a deep impact on European society and polity. Examine. (250 words)

Q. The Cuban Missile Crisis was a high point of what came to be known as the Cold War. State the major reasons behind it along with its consequences. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of the following on Indian society: (250 words)
(a) Sanskritisation
(b) Westernisation
(c) Modernisation

Q. Discuss the various economic and socio-cultural challenges in bringing down fertility rate in India. (250 words)

Q. “Urbanisation and migration are causing feminisation of the agricultural sector in India”. In the light of this statement, discuss socio-economic impacts of feminisation of the agricultural sector. (250 words)

Q. How far has linguistic diversity helped in strengthening Indian unity? (150 words)