Topic’s Weightage
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Indian Society | 6 |
| Physical Geography | 5 |
| Ancient Indian History | 2 |
| 1757-1947 | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| World history | 1 |
| Environment | 1 |
| Agriculture | 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. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India. [Ancient Indian History]
Q2. What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism? [1757-1947]
Q3. Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world. [World history]
Q4. Discuss the consequences of climate change on food security in tropical countries. [Environment]
Q5. Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources? [Physical Geography]
Q6. How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world? [Physical Geography]
Q7. Why is the South-West Monsoon called ‘Purvaiyas’ (easterly) in the Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind influenced the cultural ethos of the region? [Physical Geography]
Q8. Do you think marriage as a sacrament is losing its value in modern India? [Indian Society]
Q9. Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian society. [Indian Society]
Q10. Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children. [Indian Society]
Q11. What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society? [Indian Society]
Q12. What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence Indian society? [Ancient Indian History]
Q13. How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression? [1757-1947]
Q14. Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas. [Physical Geography]
Q15. Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rainforest regions of India. [Physical Geography]
Q16. Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India? [Economics]
Q17. From being a net food importer in the 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons. [Agriculture]
Q18. Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises? [Indian Society]
Q19. Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? [Indian Society]
Q20. Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism. [Economics]