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Tribes & Related Issues
Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.
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2025 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Climate change
How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples.
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Energy
Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?
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Globalisation
How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.
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Consolidation after Independence
Trace India’s consolidation process during early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations.
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Primary sector
What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples.
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Socio-religious reform
Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.
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Globalisation
Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture?
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Energy
Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.
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Tsunamis
What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.
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Civilizations & Highlights
Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.
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Land use planning
How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?
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Natural resources Potential
Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.
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American and French revolution
The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.
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Development and Related issues
‘Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.
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Geomorphology
Discuss how the changes in shape and sizes of continents and ocean basins of the planet take place due to tectonic movements of the crustal masses.
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Miscellaneous
The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate.
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Kingdoms & Highlights
‘The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.’ Elucidate.
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Urban Poverty and Migration
How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice?
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Kings & Contributions
Examine the main aspects of Akbar’s religious syncretism.
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Civil Society
Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors rather than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
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Constitutional Comparison
Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system on appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.
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Union Executive
The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.” Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
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Pressure Groups
What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.
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