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11 questions

#	Question	Microtheme	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper	Subject
2025
1	Trace India’s consolidation process during early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations.	Consolidation after Independence	2025	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	15.0	GS1	Post Independence
2022
2	The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.	States Reorganization	2022	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	15.0	GS1	Post Independence
2021
3	Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States. (150 words)	Consolidation after Independence	2021	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	10.0	GS1	Post Independence
2018
4	Discuss whether the formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.	States Reorganization	2018	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	15.0	GS1	Post Independence
2016
5	Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?	States Reorganization	2016	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	12.5	GS1	Post Independence
2014
6	The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate.	Foreign influence on Independent India's Policies	2014	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	10.0	GS1	Post Independence
2013
7	Analyze the circumstances that led to Tashkent Agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the agreement.		2013	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	10.0	GS1	Post Independence
8	Discuss the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre-and post-independent India.		2013	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	10.0	GS1	Post Independence
9	Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan".	Slogan Based	2013	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	10.0	GS1	Post Independence
10	Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success.		2013	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	10.0	GS1	Post Independence
11	Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive roles in the emergence of Bangladesh.		2013	GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country	10.0	GS1	Post Independence