Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives, successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.
Show answerKrishnadeva Raya, the king of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.
Show answerExplain how the uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India.
Show answerDiscuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.
Show answerHighlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.
Show answerHas the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?
Show answerThe anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.
Show answerTo what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.
Show answer“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.
Show answerWhy are the tribals in India referred to as ‘the Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
Show answerWith a brief background of the quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.’
Show answerWhat is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on a regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.
Show answerDiscuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.
Show answer“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.
Show answerThe effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain.
Show answerThe South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.
Show answerMajor cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.
Show answerPresent an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.
Show answerEnumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.
Show answerIn what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?
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