GS-1 · Changes in critical geographical features and in flora and fauna and the effect of such changes.
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Taking river Ganges as an example, discuss the strategies which may be adopted for river water pollution control and management. What are the legal provisions for management and handling of hazardous wastes in India?
The Namami Gange and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental inputs?
What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India?
Industrial pollution of river water is a significant environmental issue in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to deal with this problem and also the government's initiatives in this regard.
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.