Civil Services Prep

Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.

Model answer

  1. Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations. 12.5 marks
  2. The South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. 12.5 marks
  3. In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? 12.5 marks
  4. With a brief background of the quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.” 12.5 marks
  5. “The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.”Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. 12.5 marks
  6. Explain how the uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. 12.5 marks