Indian History

4. It is estimated that India will experience a strong heat wave during the summer season. What threat does it pose to people? What first aid should be given to a person suffering from a heat stroke? Introduction A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than . . . Read more

3. Urbanisation has been linked with habitat loss but there are several species which have nicely adapted to the urban environment. Illustrate. Introduction Urbanization is process of global scale changing the social and environmental landscape on every continent. Formation of cities and urban infrastructure leads to habitat destruction. But there . . . Read more

2. The root cause of all economic problems in India is its population. Analyse. Introduction: A recent report by the UN forecast that India’s population could surpass that of China by around 2024. Around 365 million people in India are in the age bracket of 10-24 years. The NFHS expects . . . Read more

1. According to a report, 90% of technical graduates in India are unemployable. What are the reasons behind it? What repercussions does it have on job market in India? Introduction: As per a study by employability assessment company Aspiring Minds created a stir by claiming that 95 per cent of . . . Read more

4. What information of about the contemporary society is provided by Ajanta Paintings? Introduction Ajanta Paintings are located in Ajanta caves (UNESCO World Heritage site) which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These paintings are described as among the finest surviving . . . Read more

3. Why was the ‘Day of Deliverance’ celebrated by Jinnah, B R Ambedkar and E V Ramasami Naicker? Introduction The Muslim League observed ‘Day of Deliverance’ on 22 December 1939 when the Congress Party members who were part of the Central and provincial governments resigned in mass protesting the Viceroy’s . . . Read more

2. Soil salinisation has become a major problem in the fertile lands of India. How is soil salinistion a problem? What anthropogenic factors have led to salinity of soil? How can saline soil be cured for agriculture? Introduction: Salinity is the presence of salts (such as sodium chloride, magnesium and . . . Read more

1. What were the similarities and dissimilarities between the approach of Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar towards the upliftment of the so called lower castes? Introduction: Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar were two great socio-political reformers of their times who not only help in India’s freedom struggle but . . . Read more

Q.4) ‘Statue of Unity’ is as tall as the person it is dedicated to. Describe the contribution of Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel in the Independence Struggle of India and its unification. Introduction: Recently Sardar Patel’s statue was unveiled along the banks of river Narmada by the central government to honour . . . Read more

Q.3) What factors do you think led to attitudinal change of Mahatma Gandhi from a non compromising peaceful Gandhi of Non – Cooperation (1920) to an aggressive Gandhi of Quit India Movement (1942)? Introduction: Mahatma Gandhi reached shores of India from South Africa on January 1915 and toured the country . . . Read more