Mains Practice Questions

Q. Discuss the development of science and technology in post-independence India. (150 Words)

Q. How revolt of 1857 was a regime shift for India? Highlight the significance of the revolt. (150 Words)

Q. What were the similarities and differences between the political and ideological thinking of Vir Savarkar and Gandhi Ji? (150 Words)

Q. How do folk arts celebrate the diversity of Culture and harmony of nature through their various art forms? Explain. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the major factors that influence the distribution of temperature, precipitation, and wind on the Earth’s surface. How do these factors vary across different climatic zones? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the significance of the Vijayanagara Empire in shaping India's architectural history. (150 words)

Q. How did the Mauryan Empire establish its dominance over a vast portion of the Indian subcontinent? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of globalization on Indian society. How has it affected the social empowerment of women and marginalized groups? (250 words)

Q. Critically examine the impact of the First World War on the global political and economic order. (250 words)

Q. Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the concept of climate change and its implications on global ecosystems and human societies. Examine the key factors contributing to climate change and suggest measures to mitigate its adverse effects. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges and potential solutions to address urban poverty in India, taking into account the socio-economic factors and policy interventions. (150 words)

Q. Analyze the objectives, methods, and impact of the Swadeshi Movement on the Indian nationalist movement. (150 words)

Q. What are the main types and causes of soil erosion in India? How does it affect the environment and the economy of India? (150 words)

Q. What were the main features and achievements of the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920? How did it affect the Indian freedom struggle? (250 words)

Q. Analyze the factors that led to the rise and decline of the Indus Valley Civilization. What are the major contributions of this civilization to human history? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of globalization on the diversity and pluralism of Indian society. Give suitable examples to support your answer. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of regionalism on national integration and governance in India. (150 words)

Q. How did the existing architecture in India evolve with the arrival of Islamic rule in India? (250 words)

Q. What is urban heat island effect and what are its causes and consequences? Suggest some measures to mitigate the urban heat island effect in Indian cities. (150 words)

Q. Examine the distinguishing features of Dravidian temple architecture and analyze the significant role played by the Chola Dynasty in shaping this architectural style. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the significance of Chausath Yogini Architecture in the Indian temple tradition. How does it reflect the socio-cultural and religious aspects of the era in which it was built? (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and its impact on the climate and weather patterns of the Indian Ocean region. Examine the potential socio-economic and environmental consequences of positive and negative phases of IOD. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impacts of permafrost thawing on global climate change and its implications. Suggest measures to mitigate the adverse effects of permafrost thawing. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the significance of role of women in combating climate change. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the role of the Carnatic Wars in shaping the political landscape of 18th century India, with specific reference to the British East India Company. (150 Words)

Q. Cyclones are natural disasters that pose significant threats to coastal regions. Discuss the formation, characteristics, and impact of cyclones. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the major tectonic and climatic factors responsible for the formation and evolution of the seven continents. How has geological history and plate tectonic movements shaped their physical and environmental characteristics?

Q. Discuss the similarities and differences in Tilak’s and Gandhi's approach to the Indian freedom struggle.

Q. Discuss the impact of the Bhakti movement on Indian society and culture. (150 words)