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MAINS (STATIC) Explain the various factors responsible for the formation and modifications of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, navigation and fishing. [200 words] The regular movement of a volume of oceanic water in a definite Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) “The permanent settlement system of Bengal though initiated with best of best of intentions, was a sadly blundering affair.” Comment.   [250 words] Prior to the arrival of Lord Cornwallis in India, the land revenue collection system Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) Most of the unusual climatic happenings are explained as an outcome of the El-Nino effect. In this context draw contrast between El-Nino and ocean tides. PRELIMS (STATIC) La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) Explain the various factors responsible for the formation and modifications of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, navigation and fishing.[200 words]   PRELIMS (STATIC) On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as Read More ……

1. Explain how the Uprising of 1857 established an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. [250 words] The 1857 revolt made Indians a force to be reckoned with, forcing the British government to Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) Charter Act 1813 laid the foundation-stone of modern Indian education and influenced the future educational developments in India. Elaborate. The educational implication of the Charter Act in India is immense. It was a turning point in Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) Charter Act 1813 laid the foundation-stone of modern Indian education and influenced the future educational developments in India. Elaborate. PRELIMS (STATIC) The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) 1. Aurangzeb’s death marked the downfall of the great Mughal empire. Critically examine. [200 words] 12.5 Marks PRELIMS (STATIC) 1. Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection inIndia in the 19th century? Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) “Annexation of Punjab was part of a board north-west frontier policy set in motion after the exit of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.” Critically examine. ANSWER: The East India Company decisively defeated the Sikh army in the Second Read More ……

MAINS (STATIC) 1. “Annexation of Punjab was part of a broad north-west frontier policy set in motion after the exit of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.” Critically examine. [200 words] 12.5 Marks. PRELIMS (STATIC) 1. The people of India agitated Read More ……