Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.

‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes.’ Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.

In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss.

What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?

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.