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India’s manuscript heritage is both a repository of civilisational knowledge and an endangered cultural resource. In this context, examine the significance of the Gyan Bharatam Mission and the challenges in conservation, digitisation and democratising access to manuscripts.
Why are inscriptions regarded as indispensable, yet not self-sufficient, sources for reconstructing ancient Indian history? Explain with suitable examples.
The creation of the Ol Chiki script was not merely a linguistic innovation but also an instrument of cultural assertion, educational empowerment and collective identity among the Santals. Discuss.
Prehistoric rock paintings are not merely artistic expressions but also valuable sources for understanding changing subsistence patterns, social relations and human-environment interactions. Illustrate with examples from India.
Indian megaliths provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding the social organisation, material culture and belief systems of early Iron Age communities. Discuss with suitable examples.
Why are coastal areas cooler in summer and warmer in winter than interiors at the same latitude?
“The general circulation of the atmosphere and the pattern of ocean currents together determine the distribution of world climates.” Examine.
“Western disturbances are indispensable to North India’s water and food security, yet increasingly erratic under climate change.” Analyse.
“The retreat of Himalayan glaciers is a slow-onset climatic disaster with cascading consequences.” Critically analyse.
“A warming atmosphere is not increasing the quantity but altering the character of Indian rainfall.” Analyse, with reference to recent extreme events.
We have never drilled beyond a few kilometres, yet we describe the Earth’s interior in detail. How do we know the structure of the Earth’s interior?
“Soil erosion is the most serious but least dramatic of exogenic hazards in India.” Analyse its causes, consequences, and remedies.
Why is peninsular India seismically stable while the Himalayas are highly active, though both belong to the same plate?
Why do floodplains and levees form naturally, and why does human interference with them worsen floods?
International aid is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ethics in contemporary international aid. Support your answer with suitable examples.
Why is the Pacific ringed by fire while the Atlantic is comparatively quiet?
Private participation in Indian Railways has largely been confined to non-core activities. Discuss the need for expanding private participation. Also examine the challenges involved.
Electric mobility is central to India’s energy transition strategy. Examine its economic, environmental and strategic significance. Also discuss the challenges in achieving large-scale adoption.
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) has emerged as an important instrument for infrastructure development in India. However, its implementation continues to face several challenges. Examine the major bottlenecks and suggest reforms.