Q.1) “The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas? (10 marks) Q.2) The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues employment but has also created new problems. Substantiate this statement with examples. (15 marks) Q.3) With […]
Q.1) “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (10 marks) Q.2) How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.3) ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
Q.1) ‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificity appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society. Elucidate. (15 marks) Q.2) Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India. (10 marks) Q.3) To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India?
Q.1) Discuss the persisting social inequality in India. (10 marks) Q.2) Examine how the caste and tribe systems justifying and perpetuating inequality. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the types and patterns of regionalism in India. (15 marks)
Q.1) Critically analyse social justice as enshrined in our constitution. (10 marks) Q.2) Give an account of class and caste structure in rural India. (15 marks) Q.3) Analyse the impact of globalisation and liberalisation on rural society. (15 marks)
Q.1) What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India? (15 marks) Q.2) The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate. (10 marks) Q.3) American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. (10
Q.1) Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there? (10 marks) Q.2) What problems were germane to the decolonization process of Malay Peninsula. (10 marks) Q.3) The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of
Q.1) Write an account on the Role and Contribution of the Working Class to the National Movement for Independence. (15 marks) Q.2) Examine how Press started by prominent Indians both in English and vernacular languages influenced the freedom struggle. Also, discuss the British reaction to this new form of Indian expression. (15 marks) Q.3) Write
Q.1) Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success. (10 marks) Q.2) In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India? (15 marks) Q.3) Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play
Q.1) Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase. (10 marks) Q.2) How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss. (15 marks) Q.3) Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate. (15 marks)