Previous year questions

Consider the following statements: (1) The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. (2) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. (3) The Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits or mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.

The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.

Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'.

Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.

Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.

Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?

Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.

Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.

Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.