1.

India is experiencing rapid urban growth while its pace of urbanization has been abysmally
slow. Discuss the factors behind such conundrum. Also, explain how urbanization can
reduce poverty?

2. In recent times, we have seen a growing demand for swadeshi products in India. In the
present era of globalization, how far it is feasible for a country like India to look inward?
Discuss the pros and cons of such move?

3. India is constantly being termed as Human resource factory of the world however it has not
reaped the benefit of its demographic dividend yet. What steps have been taken by the
government to reverse the condition? Suggests some measure to improve it further.

4. Both India and China got independence almost at the same time but Chinese growth story is
quite different from Indian story. Discuss the factors responsible for such stark differences.

5. What do you understand by Evergreen Revolution? Explain the need for such revolution?
Also, mention the steps taken by various governments to make it successful?

6. There is an urgent need to address the water crisis in India. In this regard, discuss the
provisions of The Groundwater (Sustainable Management) Bill, 2017 and elaborate how it
has tried to address the inadequacies of previous frameworks.

7. Discuss the reasons behind the scrapping of no-detention policy. How it will impact the RTE
Act, 2009.

8. A serious humanitarian crisis is unfolding across South Asia where devastating monsoon
floods have affected more than 16 million people. In the context of that, discuss the
guidelines given by NDMA regarding the same. Also, discuss the need for a strategic shift in
our approach from flood protection to flood governance.
9. Indian judiciary is overburdened with cases; digitalization of judiciary can reduce it to some
extent. Discuss the steps taken in such direction and also analyze the challenges faced in
bringing the change.

10. By saying that the misuse of IPC Section 498A is rampant and needs to be tackled by
instituting welfare committees to look into cases before action is taken, the court has
revealed its biases. Critically analyze in the light of recent SC judgment in the case of Rajesh
Sharma and Ors v State of UP.

11. Which attributes forms the philosophical base of the Indian Constitution? Discuss. Does the
preamble reflect the philosophy of the Constitution? Examine.

12. What factors are responsible for the location of Aluminium Industry? Mention major
aluminium production centres of India.

13. India is a young Nation. What does this statement mean? What do you understand by
dependency ratio? What are the factors on which demography of a country depends?

14. What is Shifting Cultivation? Mention the areas where it is practised in India. What are the
negative impacts of Shifting Agriculture?

15. India is envisaged as worlds human resource capital. Discuss why skill development
should be the primary focus of the Indian Government? Highlight recent government efforts
and initiatives to achieve the same?

16. India is celebrating the 26th anniversary of its 1991 reforms. Critically analyze how far the
reforms have been successful.

17. The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth.
Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer
17. The Constitution of India has several features which are borrowed from that of other
countries. Yet Indian Constitution is unique in character. Do you agree? Substantiate.

19. Do you agree with the view that French revolution achieved far less than its potential
Elucidate

20. England in the 18th century was in a most favourable position for Industrial revolution
compared to many of her peers Analyze

21. Briefly explain the conditions which brought about the American and French revolutions?

21. Explain the chain of events that led to the origin of the Civil war in America? How far do you
think that slavery ended after the civil war?

23. Critically analyze the state of women health in India along with measures taken by the
government to improve maternal health conditions.

24. How does patriarchy impact the position of a middle-class working woman in India?

25. Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in
building a national identity.