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Q1. Despite several similarities between moderates and extremists, the ideological difference
between both led to the ‘Surat split’. Elaborate. (150 words, 10 marks)
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Q2. ‘The key changes brought in by the Morley-Minto reforms of 1909 were termed as
Benevolent Despotism’. Comment. (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q3. The Sangam literature is a relevant source of history. Elucidate. (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q4. Indian puppetry is a subject as varied as the many cultural traditions of the Indian
subcontinent. Discuss the Tradition of Puppetry in India. (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q5. American civil war made the USA modern and more economically and culturally unified.
Discuss the causes behind the American Civil war. (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q6. What were the major obstacles in the way of the unification of Italy? Also, write factors
that led to the unification of Italy. (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q7. Communalism in India is becoming several shades darker in the present time. Discuss
various steps to check the growth of communalism in India. (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q8. Covid-19 has weakened the caste structure in India. Comment (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q9. Discuss the impact of ocean currents on the local climate with examples. (150 words, 10
marks)

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Q10. What are the various factors responsible for ocean salinity? (150 words, 10 marks)

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Q11. ‘The Indian textile industry can take the economy to a new high', do you agree? Justify
your answer. Also, write various government steps to support it. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Q12. Do you think the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?
Discuss various government steps to promote national integrity. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Q13. The transgender community have legal recognition, but Indian society needs more
proactive steps to develop gender equality. Critically comment. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Q14. How is the western model of secularism different from the Indian model of secularism?
Also, discuss various challenges to the secular fabric of India. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Q15. Critically analyze the role of land reforms initiatives taken by the Government in
transforming the agricultural sector and rural economy after independence. (250 words, 15
marks)

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Q16. What are the limitations of Continental drift theory? Explain how Plate tectonic theory is
an improvement of Continental drift theory. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Q17. Regionalism itself is not a negative concept, but it threatens the integrity and unity of a
nation. Elucidate. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Q18. Despite enacting several forest rights and legal initiatives, the lack of proper
implementation leads to another big ‘historical injustice’ for Scheduled Tribes and forest
dwellers. Comment. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Q19. What are the political, socio-economic and religious factors behind the emergence of the
Bhakti movement in India? (250 words, 15 marks)

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20. The Emergency of 1975 was a major setback for Indian Democracy. Discuss various checks
and balances put in place to prevent another such incident. (250 words, 15 marks)

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