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2016

General Studies Test Code- UTM10

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Questions

1. Indian temples are much more than just a place of worship. Elucidate.

2. "Where literature is silent the archaeology speaks ".Analyse the significance of archaeological sources

to reconstruct history..

3. Discuss how the media played a significant role in spreading the seeds of nationalism in colonial India.

4. Women are the unsung heroes of our freedom struggle. Illustrate.

5. The north-eastern states did pose a formidable challenge to British colonialists in different passages

of time in different forms. In light of this statement, discuss the freedom movements and the

towering personalities associated with North-Eastern India.

6. Indian nationalism grew partly as a result of colonial policies and partly as a reaction to colonial

policies. Discuss.

7. Discuss the changes in nature and character of Indian freedom struggle after the arrival of Gandhi.

8. Trace the changing characteristics of British policy towards Indian princely states with the passage of

time.

9. Being hard-pressed between an imperialist political rule and exploitation at the hands of both foreign

and native capitalist classes, the Indian working class movement inevitably became intertwined with

the political struggle for national emancipation. Discuss.

10. What do you understand by enlightenment? Discuss the factors responsible for it .What are its

significance?

11. Although the founders of United Nations Organisation (UNO) had learnt from the mistakes of the

“League of Nations”, yet the UNO has its own limitations. Discuss.

12. What do you understand by “Panchsheel”? Critically analyse its relevance in present day geopolitics.

13. Manual scavenging is the most inhumane treatment meted out to any human being. What are the

steps taken by the government to eliminate manual scavenging? What further steps needs to be

taken in this regard.

14. Caste system is deeply engraved in Indian society. To unlearn the learnt is a difficult social challenge.

Do you think Indian society can be made casteless?

15. In light of the recent bouts of forest fire in India, discuss the reasons behind it and suggest policy

measures to tackle it.

16. What do you understand by Seismicity? How seismic wave helps us in understanding earth's interior?

17. What are the major fishing grounds of the world? Discuss the factors that determine their location.

18. Describe the mechanism of El-Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)? How does it affect Indian monsoon?

19. Discuss the reasons behind coral bleaching? What is the importance of coral reef conservation?

20. What are wetlands? Discuss their importance in general and their significance to coastal livelihood in

particular from Indian perspective.

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