Test Code : TC778 GS-TS-2022– T1

TEST - 1
MAINSTORMING 2022 GENERAL STUDIES
MAXIMUM MARKS 250
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting the questions:

 There are TWENTY questions printed in English.

 All questions are compulsory.
 The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
 Answers to questions no. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words and questions no.11 to 20 should
be in 250 words.
 Keep the word limit indicated in each question in mind.
 Any page or portion of the page left blank in the question paper cum Answer (QCA) Booklet must be
clearly struck off.

Q.1 The emergence of the Bengal School of Art was a manifestation of cultural
nationalism. Elucidate. (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.2 The most striking feature of artistic tradition in India during the early medieval
period was regionalism. Discuss. (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.3 Describe how the nature of revolutionary terrorist activities in India changed
between 1905 and 1946. (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.4 Discuss the various factors responsible for the failure of efforts to resolve India's
constitutional impasse from 1942 to 1946. (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.5 Explain what is bicultural identity? Do you think it is an inherent by-product of

globalisation? (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.6 All steps towards women's empowerment will remain half-hearted until marital rape
is criminalised in India. Argue the merits and demerits of criminalisation of marital
rape. (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.7 Nurturing human capital is one of the most effective ways of reaping the benefits of
demographic dividend. Discuss. (150 Words, 10 marks)

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Q.8 How are government policies shaping and fueling multiculturalism in India? (150
Words, 10 marks)

Q.9 The key to many population issues that we have in India is "societal acceptance for
change". Justify your answer. (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.10 Technology-led employment generation is a double-edged sword for woman

empowerment. (150 Words, 10 marks)

Q.11 The Mughal style of miniature painting was an amalgamation of indigenous themes
along with Persian and later European themes. Discuss and substantiate with
examples. (250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.12 Religion was the Principal organiser of Education in India during ancient and
medieval times. Elucidate. (250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.13 Trace the course and comment on the character of caste movements in India in the
20th century. How far were their objectives achieved? (250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.14 The outbreak of both world wars gave a new lease of life to the nationalist movement
both within the nation and outside it. Discuss. (250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.15 "The more one tries to cast away caste, the more one gets rooted to one's caste
identity". Critically examine the statement in the context of honour/shame killings.
(250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.16 Examine the influence of social media on Indian children with suitable examples.
(250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.17 How have digital transactions and cryptocurrency altered the socio-economic
behaviour of Indian society? (250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.18 The contribution of the migrant poor to society and the economy is most often
hidden and too often disguised and unrecognizable. Comment. (250 Words, 15
marks)

Q.19 Literacy as a measure of education & skill is one of the major roadblocks to the
unemployment question in India. Debate. (250 Words, 15 marks)

Q.20 The economic implications of globalisation are far more than social implications.
Clarify your answer. (250 Words, 15 marks)

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