What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.

What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?

Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.

What is the phenomenon of ‘cloudbursts’? Explain.

What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.

Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?

Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.

In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?

“Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment.

How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?