Previous year questions

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.

Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counterproductive for the organisation. Discuss.

“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. they are father, the mother and the teacher.”–A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse.

Assess the condition of peasantry during 13th to 17th centuries CE.

Do you think that Akbar's Rajput policy was a conscious attempt to incorporate the Indian ruling elite with the Mughal Imperial System?

The political disintegration was responsible for the socio---economic decline in India during the 18th century." Comment

To what extent was the Caliphate the source and sanction to the legal authority of the Sultans of Delhi?

The period of Indian History from 3rd century B.C.E. to 5th century C.E. was the period of innovation and interaction. How will you react?

"Bhakti and Sufi movements served the same social purpose." Discuss.

"Mughal paintings reflect social harmony in contemporary society." Discuss.