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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...

Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer. (150 Words)

Q.10 Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer. (150 Words) Approach Intro: Define globalization & link with consumer culture. Yes: Globalization → Aggressive Consumerism – Aspirational gap, cultural homogenisation, credit-led spending, social...

The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

Q9. The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate. (10 Marks, 150 Words) Approach: Introduce with civil service as the steel frame of the nation. In the body, first mention...

How does smart city in India address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice? (10 Marks, 150 Words)

Q8. How does smart city in India address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice? (10 Marks, 150 Words) Approach Introduce with current data by Lok Sabha on SCM. Mention a brief about the SCM. In the body, first...

What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

Q.7 What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples. (10 Marks, 150 Words) Approach Begin by defining tsunamis and explaining how they differ from normal ocean waves. In the body, discuss the...