Mains Practice Questions

Q. What do you understand by ’dust storms’? Discuss the reasons behind their formation and their impact. (150 words)

Q. Examine how, with the advent of globalisation, labour reforms as a part of economic reforms have become challenging? Which are the recent steps taken by the government in the interest of labours? (250 words)

Q. Of all the battles fought by British in India, the Battle of Buxar paved the way for expansion and consolidation of British Empire in India. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Although many European powers aspired to establish their supremacy in India, only the British succeeded among them. Examine. (250 words)

Q. What are the reasons that led to the rise of Bhakti movement in India and what was its impact? (250 words)

Q. Differentiate between colonialism and imperialism. What were the reasons behind their rise? (250 words)

Q. How are integrated steel plants different from mini steel plants? What problems does the industry face? What recent developments have led to a rise in the production capacity? (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by communalism? Discuss the reasons and impact of communalism on Indian society. (250 words)

Q. Discuss various peasant movements, and their impact, that took place during Indian freedom struggle. (250 words)

Q. Highlight the significance of Civil Disobedience Movement. Are such movements necessary in present times? Comment. (250 words)

Q. Examine the impact of global events on Indian freedom struggle and how India's independence influenced other countries. (250 words)

Q. What is an Earthquake and what are its causes? Also discuss the impact of earthquake, alongwith challenges faced in predisaster preparedness for it. (250 words)

Q. How did Colonialism impact the pace of industrialization and urbanization in India? (250 words).

Q. Despite being sensitive to Hindu interests, Lala Lajpat Rai actually championed diversity in unity. Comment. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the reasons for rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India and their impact. (150 words)

Q. What was the reason behind Swadeshi movement? Discuss the agitational methods adopted during the movement and impact of the movement. (250 words)

Q.“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India”. Comment. (250 words)

Q. There is a scant focus on India’s secret shame of bonded labour which still persists despite it being abolished decades ago under the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act, 1976. Comment.

Q. What do you understand by continental drift theory? Discuss along with the evidences that support the theory. (150 words)

Q. Explain volcano formation, their types and structures associated with it along with relevant examples. (250 words)

Q. Do you think that the pattern of Indian monsoon has changed in past decade? Discuss how it impacts various facets of our lives. (150 words)

Q. Internal migration can be driven by push/ pull factors. Highlighting the issues related with internal migration in India, discuss the need for a national policy on internal migration. (150 words)

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

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

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