(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Indian Culture
Indian Culture – Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Modern Indian History
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
The Freedom Struggle
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Post-independence
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country.
World History
History of the World will include events from the 18th century such as the Industrial Revolution, world wars, Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism, etc.— their forms and effects on society.
Indian Society
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Role of Women
Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population, and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Globalization
Effects of Globalization on Indian society.
Social Issues
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism.
World Physical Geography
Salient features of World’s Physical Geography.
Indian Geography
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).
Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc., geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Previous Year Question Papers (Mains)
Subject: Paper – II: General Studies-I : (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
1. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India. (GS1)(Indian Culture) (2023)
2. What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism? (2023)
3. Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world. (2023)
4. Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries. (2023)
5. Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources? (2023)
6. How are the fords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world? (2023)
7. Why is the South-West Monsoon called Purvaiya’ (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region? (2023)
8. Do you think marriage as a sacrament is loosing its value in Modern India? (2023)
9. Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian society. (2023)
10. Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children. (2023)
11. What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society? (2023)
12. What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society? (2023)
13. How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression? (2023)
14. Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas. (2023)
15. Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India. (2023)
16. Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India? (2023)
17. From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons (2023)
18. Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises? (2023)
19. Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? (2023)
20. Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism. (2023)
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