Has the Anti-Defection Law diminished the role of individual MPs?
QUES . The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result, healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not…
Agriculture subsidies: a critical analysis
QUES . What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and at state levels? Critically analyse the agricultural subsidy regime with…
Chola architecture : a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture
QUES . Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. UPSC 2013 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS: Under Cholas, the temple…
Tandava dance
QUES . Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions. UPSC 2013 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS: According to scholars, characteristics of the…
Role of foreigners in the Indian struggle for freedom
QUES . Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom. UPSC 2013 G S MAINS…
Evolution and significance of the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’
QUES . Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan of ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’. UPSC 2013 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS:…
Objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movement
QUES . Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movement, initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success. UPSC 2013 G S MAINS PAPER 1 HINTS:…
Indian women : the torch bearer’s during struggle for freedom
QUES . Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the torch bearer’s during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss. UPSC 2013…
UPSC GS MAINS 2013 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
19. a .What do you understand by the theory of continental drift? Discuss the prominent evidences in its support. (100 words) (5 marks) 19. b . The…
UPSC MAINS 2013 GS PAPER IV
Section A 1 . What do you understand by ‘values’ and ‘ethics’? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent? (10…