Indian Geography

4. How are river water sharing conflicts bad for India’s federalism? What steps can be taken to ensure equitable distribution of water in India? Introduction India has about twenty major river basins running through the nation and many of these traverse more than one state. This leads to conflicts regarding . . . Read more

3. People are of opinion that war has become a necessity to teach Pakistan a lesson. Do you agree? Introduction The terrorist attacks in Pulwama, Pathankot, Uri and Nagrota, among others, are part of Pakistan’s low-intensity limited war on the Line of Control (LoC) since 1947-48 and its 30-year-old proxy . . . Read more

2. Why is acquisition of land a major impediment in the development process? What steps can be taken to make this process smooth and equitable? Introduction: Land acquisition is required for most of the nation building projects, however, it is not a simple process and is often the sole impediment . . . Read more

1. What is an ordinance? Can ordinance method be used by the Executive to by – pass legislature? Critically comment. Introduction: Ordinances are laws that are promulgated by the President of India on the recommendation of the Union Cabinet as per Article 123 of the Constitution. They can only be . . . Read more

2. How do temperate cyclones affect agriculture in India? Examine.  समशीतोष्ण चक्रवात भारत में कृषि को कैसे प्रभावित करते हैं? जांच करें। Synopsis: Temperate cyclones: The systems developing in the mid and high latitude (35° latitude and 65° latitude in both hemispheres), beyond the tropics are called the Temperate Cyclones . . . Read more