Civil Services Prep

How difficult would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.

Model answer

  1. To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. 12.5 marks
  2. Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present times? 12.5 marks
  3. Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity. 12.5 marks
  4. The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reaching the limits of ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate. 12.5 marks
  5. Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the main cause of population increase in India. 12.5 marks
  6. The ancient civilization in the Indian sub continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without breakdown to the present day. Comment. 12.5 marks