Q30. Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy? a) A committed judiciary b) Centralization of powers
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Q29. With reference to India, consider the following statements: There is only ‘one citizenship and one domicile’. A citizen by birth only can become the Head
Q28. With reference to the Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit
Q27. Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’? a) A community of persons permanently occupying a definite territory independent of external
Q26. Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character? a) The independence of the judiciary
UPSC Mains – Discuss the implications of petroleum refineries not being necessarily located near crude oil-producing areas, especially in many developing countries. (15 marks, 250 words)
Petroleum, a complex mixture of components like petroleum gas, petrol, diesel, and more, is no longer bound by the proximity of refineries to oil-producing
UPSC Mains – Elaborate on the significance of Industrial Corridors in India, identifying them and elucidating their key features. (15 marks, 250 words)
Industrial Corridors (ICs) are designated zones across the country aimed at promoting industrial growth, fostering manufacturing clusters, and advancing smart
UPSC Mains – Elaborate on the phenomenon of Indian cities, which currently stand as some of the most densely constructed areas on the planet, highlighting the factors contributing to this excessive urbanization. (15M, 250 words)
The rapid and unregulated urbanization coupled with burgeoning population growth has transformed Indian cities into densely populated and heavily developed
UPSC Mains – The cropping pattern in India diverges from its agro-climatic zones, resulting in adverse consequences for the country. Elaborate on this assertion, providing examples, and propose comprehensive solutions. (15M, 250 words)
India’s cropping pattern, which dictates the selection of crops in a given region, is intricately linked to agro-climatic zones determined by climate, soil
UPSC Mains – Discuss the Significance of Straits and Isthmuses in International Trade (15M, 250 words)
A strait is a narrow waterway connecting large bodies of water, facilitating shipping and transportation, such as the Malacca Strait and Gibraltar Strait.