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1. Discuss the significance of the Home Rule Movement in India’s freedom struggle. Why
was it more successful than some of the other movements of the time? (10 Marks 150
Words)
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2. The early peasant and tribal uprisings in colonial India cannot strictly be called
nationalist movements. Do you agree? (10 Marks 150 Words)
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3. “The greatest tragedy of the British rule was that the Industrial Revolution never
occurred in India”. Comment. (10 Marks 150 Words)
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4. The form of Nataraja — the supreme dancer — has been hailed as the highest concept of
art. Analyze. (10 Marks 150 Words)
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5. The impact of Jainism on composite culture of Indian Society, can be seen in ideals of
national Movement and constitution making. Illustrate with examples. (10 Marks 150
Words)
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6 The Dravidian style of art and architecture reached its perfection under the Cholas.
Elaborate. (10 Marks 150 Words)
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7. Evolution of the technique of bronze casting has been a continuous process. Discuss. (10
Marks 150 Words)
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8. How far do the Regulations for Civil Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System adequately
address the concerns of privacy, security and productive use? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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9. The theme for World Environment Day 2018 was “Beat Plastic pollution”. What is
microplastics? Discuss what roles can the individual, State and non-State actors play in
curbing plastic pollution. (10 marks 150 Words)
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10. “Artificial Intelligence presents opportunities to complement and supplement human
intelligence and enrich the way people live and work.” Discuss. Also, highlight some of the
major concerns that it may bring along. (10Marks, 150Words)
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11. Analyse the role and contribution of the Working Class to the national movement for
Independence (15 marks)
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12. “The socio-religious movements provided the firm foundation for staging anti-
ideological and anti-hegemonic struggle against the Britishers.” Examine. (15 Marks)
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13. Emergence of Mahatma Gandhi re-directed the course of nationalist movement which
was dormant since days of Bengal partition. Discuss. (15 marks)
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14. The two streams of Indian music, Hindustani and Carnatic music have some
similarities but several differences. Discuss. (15 marks)
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15. Examine the view that though the rediscovery of India’s past created an entirely new
picture of India’s past glory and greatness, yet it was mixed blessing for India. (15 marks)
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16. In spite of the obvious Saracenic, Persian and Turkish influences, Indo-Islamic
structures were heavily influenced by prevailing sensibilities of Indian architectural and
decorative forms. Comment. (15 marks)
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17. Indian culture got a fresh impetus from Buddhism in the intellectual, literary, artistic
and architectural sphere. Comment. (15 marks)
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18. While India takes pride as IT and a digital superpower, sustainable management of e-
waste is a herculean challenge. Discuss, suggesting suitable solutions for the same. (15
marks)
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19. What do you mean by Intelligent Transportation Systems? What are its benefits in
comparison to traditional transportation systems? (15 marks)
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20. What do you understand by stem cell technology and what are the potential
applications of it in medicine. How the stem cell research guidelines will help in improving
its applicability in India? (15 marks)
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