Civil Services Prep

Critically analyze the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.

Model answer

  1. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India? 15 marks
  2. Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? 10 marks
  3. What is the phenomenon of cloudbursts? Explain. 10 marks
  4. Estimate the contribution of the Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. 10 marks
  5. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the rig vedic to the later vedic period. 10 marks
  6. Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss. 10 marks