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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting 

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting UPSC Essay The quote “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting” originates from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War (5th century BCE). It...

Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources. (15 marks, 250 Words)

Q17 Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources. (15 marks, 250 Words) Approach Begin with the significance of the Ganga River Basin as one of the...

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Q20. Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Approach Introduce by defining a tribe as per the Imperial Gazetteer of India. In the body, first...

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India. Comment. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Q.19 Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people's needs in a country like India. Comment. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Approach: Introduction: Begin with a broad framing: The environment–poverty debate often appears conflicting...

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Q. 18 How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Approach   Introduction: Begin with the paradox:...

Discuss how the changes in shape and sizes of continents and ocean basins of the planet take place due to tectonic movements of the crustal masses. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.16 Discuss how the changes in shape and sizes of continents and ocean basins of the planet take place due to tectonic movements of the crustal masses. (15 marks, 250 words) Approach Begin with a brief introduction to plate tectonics...

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?(15 Marks, 250 words)

Q15. How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?(15 Marks, 250 words) Approach  Introduce with the revolution in the locational and areal planning due to emerging technology....

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves? (15 Marks, 250 words)

Q.14 Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves? (15 Marks, 250 words) Approach Begin by defining offshore oil reserves and explaining the...

The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain. (15 Marks, 250 words)

Q.13: The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain. (15 Marks, 250 words) Approach Introduction Opens with a powerful quotation from the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789). Provides historical context: timeframe...

Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

Q.11. Mahatma Jotirao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss. Approach Begin with Jotirao Phule’s reformist vision. Discuss his writings and actions for women, Dalits, Shudras, peasants, and other marginalized groups. Cite...