Civil Services Prep

Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity.

Model answer

  1. 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
  2. Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the main cause of population increase in India. 12.5 marks
  3. 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
  4. Discuss the changes in the trends of labour migration within and outside India in the last four decades. 12.5 marks
  5. India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity. 12.5 marks
  6. Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three Megacities of the country but the air pollution is a much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so? 12.5 marks