Mains Answer Writing

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GS-I2018Q.1

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

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GS-I2018Q.2

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

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GS-I2018Q.3

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

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GS-I2018Q.4

Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

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GS-I2018Q.5

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?

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GS-I2018Q.6

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

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GS-I2018Q.7

What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?

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GS-I2018Q.8

Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India. Comment.

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GS-I2018Q.9

Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing. Explain by giving reasons.

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GS-I2018Q.10

How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.

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GS-I2018Q.11

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

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GS-I2018Q.12

Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.

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GS-I2018Q.13

Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

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GS-I2018Q.14

The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?

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GS-I2018Q.15

Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

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GS-I2018Q.16

What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.

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GS-I2018Q.17

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

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GS-I2018Q.18

Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata. Substantiate your view.

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GS-I2018Q.19

Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society. Elucidate.

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GS-I2018Q.20

Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

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