Topic’s Weightage
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Physical Geography | 6 |
| Indian Society | 5 |
| Art & Culture | 3 |
| 1757-1947 | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Ancient Indian History | 1 |
| Human Geography | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
Total time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 250 marks
All Questions are compulsory.
Keep the word limit in mind while answering the question.
Q1. The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. [Art & Culture]
Q2. Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. [Ancient Indian History]
Q3. Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long-term implications on the national movements. [1757-1947]
Q4. Discuss the geophysical characteristics of the Circum-Pacific Zone. [Physical Geography]
Q5. The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. [Physical Geography]
Q6. How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India? [Physical Geography]
Q7. Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. [Human Geography]
Q8. Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multicultural Indian society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations. [Indian Society]
Q9. COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. [Economics]
Q10. Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue. [Indian Society]
Q11. Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. [Art & Culture]
Q12. Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment. [Art & Culture]
Q13. Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss. [1757-1947]
Q14. The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine. [Physical Geography]
Q15. Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India, including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. [Physical Geography]
Q16. India has immense potential of solar energy, though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate. [Economics]
Q17. Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change. [Physical Geography]
Q18. Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer. [Indian Society]
Q19. Customs and traditions suppress reason, leading to obscurantism. Do you agree? [Indian Society]
Q20. How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer. [Indian Society]