Mains Practice Questions

Q. Account for the shift in the location of the textile industry from the Ganga-Yamuna plain to the peninsular region of India. (150 words)

Q. Classical dance forms are repositories of devotion, storytelling, and aesthetics. Explain with reference to the Natya Shastra. (150 words)

Q. Has the 'gig economy' truly empowered the youth in India, or has it created a new class of precarious workers without social security? Analyze with suitable examples.(250 words)

Q. The emergence of the Mauryan Empire was not merely a political consolidation but also a cultural and intellectual watershed. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. “India’s water crisis is less about scarcity and more about mismanagement.”Critically analyse this statement with reference to unsustainable agricultural practices, inequitable urban consumption, and recurring interstate river disputes. (250 words)

Q. “Persian literary culture in India was a bridge, not a boundary.” Examine with reference to medieval socio-political contexts. (150 words)

Q. "Globalisation exports goods and imports values."Critically evaluate the impact of global cultural flows on India’s family systems and traditional value structures. (250words)

Q. Trace the evolution of tribal and peasant movements in colonial India between 1850 and 1947. Evaluate their role in shaping nationalist politics. (150 words)

Q. “The oceans play a critical role in the Earth’s climate system.” Examine the influence of ocean currents and phenomena like El Niño on Indian weather patterns. (250 words)

Q. The architectural heritage of India embodies the spirit of syncretism. Discuss with reference to Indo-Islamic and colonial architecture. (150 words)

Q. Examine how globalization has influenced the cultural fabric of Indian society. Does it threaten traditional values or foster pluralism? (250 words)

Q. Evaluate how the emergence of economic nationalism laid the intellectual foundation for political nationalism in India. (150 words)

Q. "Marginalized communities in India face layered vulnerabilities that go beyond economic deprivation." Analyze with examples. (150 words)

Q. Evaluate the role of moderates and extremists in shaping the early phase of the Indian National Movement. Were their methods complementary or contradictory? (250 words)

Q. The ideals of liberty, equality, and nationalism shaped the course of revolutions and redefined the global order in the 18th and 19th centuries. (250 words)

Q. How do regional variations in soil types across India influence patterns of cropping intensity and land degradation? (250 words)

Q. The rise of digital media has reshaped the traditional fabric of Indian society. Discuss the impact of social media on social behavior, political engagement, and identity formation in contemporary India. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the architectural innovations introduced during the Mughal period, focusing on the fusion of Persian and Indian styles. (150 words)

Q. Explain the role of subtropical westerly and tropical easterly jet streams in the onset and withdrawal of the Indian monsoon. (250 words)

Q. "The art and culture of the Vijayanagara Empire were not only expressions of aesthetic excellence but also instruments of political legitimacy and religious consolidation." Discuss. (250 words)

Q. “Indian society today is moving faster than its social vocabulary can interpret.” Analyze the societal implications of changing norms around gender, technology, and generational aspirations. (250 words)

Q. “Colonial land revenue settlements not only transformed agrarian relations but also reshaped rural society and politics in modern India.” Comment. (150 words)

Q. Primary rocks form the foundation of Earth’s geology. Discuss their types, formation processes, and distinguishing features. (150 words)

Q. The colonial administration in India significantly altered the traditional tribal systems. Analyze the consequences of these disruptions and the responses of the tribal communities to these changes. (250 words)

Q. The evolution of Indian painting from cave murals to miniature traditions reveals shifts in patronage and cultural narratives. Comment. (150 words)

Q. India is poised to reap a demographic dividend due to its young population profile. Discuss the opportunities and challenges of leveraging India’s demographic dividend for economic and social development. (250 words)

Q. Evaluate the extent to which British colonial policies in the 19th century contributed to the decline of traditional Indian industries and the emergence of a colonial economic structure. (150 Words)

Q. Tropical cyclones are products of complex interactions between oceanic and atmospheric systems. Discuss the factors responsible for their formation and regional distribution, with special reference to the Indian Ocean region. (250 words)

Q. Despite several policy measures and constitutional safeguards, manual scavenging continues to persist in India. Analyse the reasons for its continued existence despite legal bans and targeted welfare initiatives. (250 words)

Q. The architecture of the Vijayanagara Empire represents a high point in the cultural history of South India. Comment. (150 words)