Question 1.
- Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.
Question 2
- Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.
Question 3
- Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India.
Question 4
- Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.
Question 5
- Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.
Question 6
- Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?
Question 7
- The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.
Question 8
- To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.
Question 9
- An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. 7+5.5 marks
Question 10
- Why are the tribals in India referred to as the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment. 4.5+8 marks
Question 11
- With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme’. 4.5+8 marks
Question 12
- What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer. 3.5 + 9 marks
Question 13
- Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.
Question 14
- “The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.
Question 15
- The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain
Question 16
- South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.
Question 17
- Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss
Question 18
- Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.
Question 19
- Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.
Question 20
- In what way micro-watershed Development projects help in water conservation in drought prone and semi-arid regions of India.