Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.

What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?

Can the strategy of regional-resource based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?

Discuss the multidimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the iron and steel industry in the world.

Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.

Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.

Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.

To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment.

Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.