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Question Paper of Advance Test Series [12]

Test Code: - 02

Q1: - Diversity in India should be celebrated as challenges rather than Unity. Comment
[10 Marks,15 Words]

Q2: - Globalisation being a double-edged sword poses a big threat to local culture and the
traditional ethos of the societies. Critically examine in the Indian context.
[10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q3: - Migration is the response to the uneven distribution of opportunities over space and the
reason for the pressure on urban locations. Analyse the recent trend in the Migration as per
Census 2011. [10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q4: - Focusing on income only is not enough to capture the true reality of poverty as the poor
can suffer from multiple disadvantages at the same time. Discuss [10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q5: - Increasing Gender sensitivity is crucial to enhance Women’s safety, no matter how
stringent the law is. Comment [10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q6: - Rising temperatures in the Indian Ocean can boost Atlantic’s Ocean currents
temporarily. Discuss the statement in the light of Thermohaline Circulation.
[10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q7: - Discuss the relationship between Tectonic plates and Ring of Fire in circum pacific belt.
[10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q8: - What are Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and how vulnerable are the Himalayas? Suggest
the measures to reduce the risk emanating from Such Floods. [10 Marks, 150 Marks]

Q9: - Make a contrast between Tropical and Temperate Cyclone and also discuss the
distribution of Temperate Cyclone. [10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q10: - India is prone to many disasters amidst climate change. In this context, discuss the
importance of “Climate Justice” to ensure sustainable and Inclusive growth.
[10 Marks, 150 Words]

Q11: - While both men and women suffer in poverty, gender discrimination means that
women have far fewer resources to cope. Substantiate the statement in the light of
Feminization of Poverty. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

Q12: - Regionalism plays an important role in building the nation, if the demands of the
regions are accommodated by the political system of the country. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

Q13: - Make an assessment of Triple Burden confronted by Dalit Women. Suggest innovative
measures to reduce these burdens. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

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Q14: - The policies to reap demographic dividend should be balanced with the policies to
harness the potential of elderly too. Substantiate. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

Q15: - The assault by the communal forces today, is to reverse whatever little that has been
achieved through political independence in 1947 and since the task of all Indian patriots is
to preserve whatever has been achieved in order to advance for the future. Discuss
[15 Marks, 250 Words]

Q16: - Identifying the factors responsible for formation of tides, discuss their geographic and
economic significance. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

Q17: - Identify the major Uranium reserves in the world and the countries from where India
sources it. What measures are required to ensure supply security of fuel for nuclear plants
in the country? [15 marks, 250 Words]

Q18: - Mapped the global distribution, trends, and drivers of flash drought occurrence. Also
discuss the strategies to deal with Flash Drought. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

Q19: - Discuss the climatic influence on the formation of Soil and highlight the distribution of
soils across the world. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

Q20: - Establish the linkage of Western Disturbances with Cloudburst. Discuss the reasons
for the Cloud Burst highlighting the examples in India. [15 Marks, 250 Words]

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