What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?

Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.

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.

Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian princely states.

“There arose a serious challenge to the democratic state system between the two world wars”. Evaluate the statement.