Mains Self Study 2017: Test – 2
(Aug 28, 2016)
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 Words. (10 x 12.5 = 125 Marks)
- When the Mughal Empire declined in the eighteenth century, it led to the re-emergence of regional states. How did these states differ in the realms of governance, the management of the economy, elite cultures, and language from that of Mughal Empire? Examine.
Source: NCERT Class VII History, Our Pasts – II, Chapter 1
- The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram are said to be architectural and sculptural marvels. Discuss their unique features.
Source: NCERT Class VII History, Our Pasts – II, Chapter 2
- Discuss the architecture and culture associated with the new courts of of the Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad after the decline of Mughal Empire.
Source: NCERT Class VI Geography, Earth Our Habitat, Chapter 10
- What are the principles of sustainable development? Do you think the concept of sustainable development is a failure and there is a need to evolve new concepts to save our planet? Comment.
Source: NCERT Class VIII, Resources and Development (Geography) , Chapter 1
- Discuss the measures taken by Indian government to conserve natural vegetation and wildlife. Do you think the measures taken are adequate? What more needs to be done? Critically examine.
Source: NCERT Class VIII, Resources and Development (Geography) , Chapter 2
- Write a note on the conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. Examine why India still lags behind in tapping the potential of non-conventional sources to generate energy.
Source: NCERT Class VIII, Resources and Development (Geography) , Chapter 3
- Examine cropping pattern of major crops in India. Do you think cropping pattern in India is skewed more in favour of cash crops? Discuss.
Source: NCERT Class VIII, Resources and Development (Geography) , Chapter 4
- Examine the locational factors of steel industry around the world. Also discuss why India’s steel industry still lags behind compared to China.
Source: NCERT Class VIII, Resources and Development (Geography) , Chapter 5
- What are the key features of India’s constitution. Compare and contrast them with the key features of US Constitution.
Source: NCERT Class VIII, Social and Political Life – II, Chapter 1
- In what way is Indian secularism different from that of other democratic countries? Discuss.
Source: NCERT Class VIII, Social and Political Life – II, Chapter 2.
