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All subjects 20Agriculture 0Art and Culture 2Disaster Management 0Economics 0Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 6Governance 0Indian Society 7Internal Security 0International Relations 0Modern History 3Polity 0Post Independence 0Science and Technology 0Social Justice 0World History 2

All GS papers 72 GS1 20 GS2 20 GS3 20 GS4 12

Syllabus topics in GS1

GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues); 2 GS1-03.Freedom Struggle-various stages, important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country 1 GS1-04.Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country 0 GS1-08.Urbanisation:problems and remedies 1 GS1-09.Globalisation and its effects on Indian society 1 GS1-10.Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. 1 GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography 2 GS1-12.Distribution of key Natural Resources (world, South Asia and Indian subcontinent) 1 GS1-13.Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). 1 GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 0 GS1-15.Geographical features and their location- Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 2

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Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut

Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut

2015

Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a tine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.
Art and Culture › Indus Valley Civilization

Art and Culture › Indus Valley Civilization

2015

The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.
Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

2015

How far do you agree that the behavior of the Indian monsoon has been changing due to humanizing landscapes? Discuss.
Geography › Oceanography

Geography › Oceanography

2015

Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?
Geography › Tertiary sector

Geography › Tertiary sector

2015

The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.
Geography › Urban Geography

Geography › Urban Geography

2015

Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?
Geography › Water Management

Geography › Water Management

2015

India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.
Indian Society › Caste System

Indian Society › Caste System

2015

Debate the issue of whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.
Indian Society › Diversity and pluralism

Indian Society › Diversity and pluralism

2015

Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity.
Indian Society › Globalisation

Indian Society › Globalisation

2015

Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India.

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