In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?

‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

‘Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.’ Elucidate.

‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view.

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.

Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

“The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas?

Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

How the Indian concept of secularism different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.

‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons.

“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystem?

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region?

Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.