Question 1 # Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment. Question 2 # Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. Question 3 # Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. Question 4 # Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation? Question 5 # Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region? Question 6 # Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. Question 7 # What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem? Question 8 # "Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India." Comment. Question 9 # 'Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing'. Explain by giving reasons. Question 10 # How the Indian concept of secularism different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. Question 11 # The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. Question 12 # Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. Question 13 # Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there? Question 14 # "The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system." How can it be made effective in urban areas? Question 15 # Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. Question 16 # What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics. Question 17 # Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success. Question 18 # 'Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.' Substantiate your view. Question 19 # 'Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.' Elucidate. Question 20 # 'Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations.