Mains Practice Questions

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)

Q. Gandhiji was not merely a political leader who organised mass movements, but a thought, an ideology that shaped the very foundations of modern day democracies. Analyse (150 words)

Q. More than a year after the e-waste management rules were notified, there is little evidence that it is being implemented. Examine the causes behind India's problem of e-waste and the reasons due to which rules have been ineffective. (250 words)

Q. Constitutional morality encompasses not just the forms and procedures of the Constitution, but provides an enabling framework that allows a society the possibilities of self-renewal. Discuss (150 words)

Q. Despite several provisions in the Indian constitution and laws prohibiting the practice of manual scavenging, the dehumanizing practice still persists across the country. Examine the causes and suggest steps needed to overcome problem of manual scavenging. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the rationale behind the merger of the state run banks and its impact, along with challenges in its implementation. (250 words)

Q. Ethical behaviour may be defined in terms of duties. Many philosophers have argued that certain core duties are imperatives, and as such will always apply, regardless of circumstances. Critically analyse (150 words)

Q. While there are ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restrict global warming to below 2°C or even below 1.5°C, there are also efforts to help us live in a world where average global temperatures are rising. Examine. (150 words)

Q. Even though child mortality in India has reduced significantly, the numbers are still the highest in the world. Discuss the reason behind the persistence in high rate of child mortality in the country and highlight the steps taken by the government in this regard. (250 words)

Q. To deal with agrarian crisis, government has been adopting short term measures like farm loan waivers, MSP for crops without addressing the real causes of farm distress. Discuss the reasons for present agrarian crisis, impact of populist measures and suggest long term reforms needed in agrarian sector.(250 words)

Q.Discuss how the process of fragmentation of the national party system and emergence of minority or coalition governments in 1960s impacted Indian politics and democracy. (150 words)

Q. Response to disasters must be proactive not reactive. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Which factors impact the ocean currents formation and how do they influence climate in different regions of the world? (250 words)

Q. With the wide development of artificial intelligence, questions of machine ethics arise in many contexts. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Among the mainstream banks, eleven government banks are under RBI’s Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework. Discuss the need for PCA and its impact on public sector banks and economy at large. (250 words)

Q. China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean Region is a cause of concern for India and regional stability. Discuss the implications and steps taken by India in this regard. (250 words)

Q. In light of recent tussle between RBI and government, critically examine the need to ensure central bank’s autonomy in globally changing economic scenario. (150 words)

Q. Explain cloud seeding, along with its applications, challenges, and concerns.(150 words)

Q. In light of the ostracisation faced by Denotified and Nomadic Tribes, discuss the steps that need to be taken to provide them access to political-social-economic welfare.(250 words)

Q: Gandhi’s conception of Poorna Swaraj or complete independence went beyond the removal of colonialism. Discuss. (150 words)

Q: As per the recent Lancet Study, one out of every eight deaths in India is attributable to air pollution. Examine the causes, and the environmental and health impacts, of rising air pollution in India. (250 words)

Q: A third of the world's stunted children under five live in India. In light of the above statement, discuss the existing national framework to improve nutrition in India and its shortcomings in meeting its objective. (250 words)

Q: Peace in the Indian subcontinent presupposes amity between India and Pakistan. Examine. (150 words)

Q: Though growth of Nationalism is attributed to the Western influence but Swami Vivekananda’s nationalism is deeply rooted in Indian spirituality and morality. Discuss (250 words)

Q: The historic structures in medieval India showcase the entire range of structures that catered to life. Discuss (250 words)

Q. In light of the recent farmers’ protests, discuss the causes of agricultural distress in India and suggest measures to tackle these issues. (250 words)

Q. In shedding “hesitations of history”, India’s foreign policy seems to be moving away from “non-alignment.” Comment. (250 words)

Q: Publicly naming and shaming might be a flawed process but it is the only option available for any hope of justice for many victims of sexual harassment. Critically examine.

Q: The US-China trade war is more of a version of a containment of China than America first. Critically examine.