1
10 Marksmedium
Give a reasoned account of unusual pattern of distribution of monsoonal rainfall in India in 2017.
GeographyEnvironmentIndian Economy
2
10 Marksmedium
Explain the inter-State issues involved in implementation of the Satluj-Yamuna Link Canal Project.
GeographyPolityIndian Economy
3
10 Marksmedium
Small towns in India have problems and prospects of their own. Elaborate.
GeographyIndian EconomySocial Issues
4
20 Markshard
Discuss the freshwater crisis in India and prepare a blueprint for its sustainable management.
EnvironmentGeographyIndian Economy
5
15 Marksmedium
Identify the Naxal-affected areas in India and discuss their socio-economic problems.
Social IssuesPolityIndian Economy
6
15 Marksmedium
Critically examine the feasibility of development of a comprehensive network of airways in India.
GeographyIndian EconomyScience and Technology
7
20 Marksmedium
An effective three-tier Panchayat Raj System will strengthen the bottom-up approach to multilevel planning in India. Explain.
PolityIndian EconomySocial Issues
8
15 Marksmedium
Linguistic diversity is an asset as well as a challenge in India. Explain the statement focussing on the distribution of languages and the major steps taken to address the related issues.
Social IssuesPolityGeography
9
15 Marksmedium
How may tourism in hilly areas of India be developed as an important source of economy?
Indian EconomyGeographyEnvironment
10
20 Marksmedium
Mention various methods of functional classification of towns in India and explain the method applied by Asok Mitra.
GeographyIndian Economy
11
15 Markshard
Farmers' suicide is one of the major agrarian problems in India. Bring out its causes and suggest the remedial measures with special reference to Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
Indian EconomySocial Issues
12
15 Marksmedium
Land reform is a key to modern agriculture in India. Describe various measures taken in this direction after Independence.
Indian EconomyHistoryPolity
13
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the role of 'Hill Transport Subsidy Scheme' in reducing regional imbalances in areas identified by the Government of India.
Indian EconomyGeographyPolity
14
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Bring out the geopolitical implications of Doklam dispute in the context of Indo-China relations.
International RelationsPolity
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Bring out the significance of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
Science and TechnologyPolityDefense
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Mini steel plants can act as an instrument of decentralization of iron and steel industry in India. Explain.
Indian EconomyGeography
17
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Goods and Services Tax (GST) has differential impact on developed and backward States of the country. How and why?
Indian EconomyPolity
18
20 Markshard
Interlinking of rivers may serve as a major source of assured irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India. Comment on its feasibility taking into account physical, economic and ecological implication.
EnvironmentGeographyIndian Economy
19
15 Marksmedium
Religious minorities are largely concentrated in border States of India. Discuss its causes and consequences.
Social IssuesPolityGeography
20
15 Marksmedium
What do you understand by soil pollution? Delineate the areas vulnerable to it in India and suggest remedial measures.
EnvironmentGeographyIndian Economy
21
20 Marksmedium
Integrated development of road and rail networks in a complementary framework is a prerequisite for regional development. Explain with reference to North-Eastern Region of India.
GeographyIndian Economy
22
15 Marksmedium
Describe the salient features of Sagar Mala Project and highlight its role in port-led development of coastal regions in India.
Indian EconomyGeography
23
15 Marksmedium
Justify the inclusion of Meghalaya in Peninsular India and discuss its vegetation and soil types.
GeographyEnvironment
24
20 Marksmedium
Name the major industrial regions of India indicating the bases of their identification. Highlight their basic problems.
Indian EconomyGeography
25
15 Marksmedium
Drainage pattern in Peninsular India is a result of its geological structure and topography. Elaborate.
GeographyEnvironment
26
15 Marksmedium
Why has solar energy in India not been developed to desired level in spite of its high potential?
Science and TechnologyEnvironmentIndian Economy