‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.

Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.

“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.

Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?

‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

Why was indentured labour taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations.