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DMPQ- Write a short note on Fold mountains.

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Fold mountains are created where two or more of Earth’s tectonic plates are pushed together. At these colliding, compressing boundaries, rocks and debris are warped and folded into rocky outcrops, hills, mountains, and entire mountain ranges. Fold mountains are created through a process called orogeny. An orogenic event takes millions of years to create a fold mountain. Fold mountains are often associated with continental crust. … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Fold mountains.

DMPQ- DPSP are non justiciable but still they possess paramount utility. comment

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DPSP are enshrined in part IV of the constitution and they are constitutional direction to achieve social and economic democracy in India. They are akin to instrument of instruction and are fundamental to the governance of the country. They have paramount utility as: They act as a source of benchmark to judge the performance of … Read more DMPQ- DPSP are non justiciable but still they possess paramount utility. comment

DMPQ- During the tenure of Lord Lytton as viceroy, a lot of regressive policies were passed which raised the discontent among Indians. Do you agree with the statement.

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Various repressive measures undertaken by the British authority in India led to the growth of suspicion and hatred towards the British. During the time of Lord Lytton, the Viceroy, certain repressive laws like Vernacular Press Act and Arms Act of 1878 were passed to suppress the Indian mass. By the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 … Read more DMPQ- During the tenure of Lord Lytton as viceroy, a lot of regressive policies were passed which raised the discontent among Indians. Do you agree with the statement.

DMPQ- Evaluate the importance of Vikramshila as an educational hub in Ancient India.

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Vikramashila was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atisha, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot. It was … Read more DMPQ- Evaluate the importance of Vikramshila as an educational hub in Ancient India.

DMPQ- Agroecology is a boon to small and marginal farmers. Comment

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Small farming systems not only have fed much of the world population for centuries and continue to feed people in many parts of the planet, especially in developing countries, but also have the potential to bring solutions to many uncertainties facing humanity in a peak oil era of global climate change and financial crisis. Recent … Read more DMPQ- Agroecology is a boon to small and marginal farmers. Comment

DMPQ- What are the objectives of National Environment Policy?

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Conservation of Critical Environmental Resources – To protect and conserve critical ecological systems and resources, and invaluable natural and man-made heritage, which are essential for life-support, livelihoods, economic growth, and a broad conception of human well-being. Intergenerational Equity – To ensure judicious use of environmental resources to meet the needs and aspirations of the present … Read more DMPQ- What are the objectives of National Environment Policy?

DMPQ- Analyse the effects of Subsidiary Alliance on the political history of India and Maratha empire in Particular.

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Lord Wellesley adopted the policy of Subsidiary Alliance to keep the Indian rulers under control and to further strengthen the British Empire in India. He opened a college to train the Company’s servants in Calcutta and is known as the Father of Civil Services in India. Lord Wellesley founded the Fort William College in Calcutta, … Read more DMPQ- Analyse the effects of Subsidiary Alliance on the political history of India and Maratha empire in Particular.

DMPQ- Highlight the causes and effects of the The Deccan Peasants Uprising of 1875.

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The Deccan peasants uprising was directed mainly against the excesses of the Marwari and Gujarati money lenders. Social boycott of moneylenders by the peasants was later transformed into armed peasant revolt in the Poona and Ahmadnagar districts of Maharashtra. The peasants attacked the moneylender’s houses, shops and burnt them down. Their chief targets were the … Read more DMPQ- Highlight the causes and effects of the The Deccan Peasants Uprising of 1875.

DMPQ- What are the different methods of solid waste treatment?

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Different methods are used for treatment of solid waste and the choice of proper method depends upon refuse characteristics, land area available and disposal cost they are as follows Incineration Compaction Pyrolysis Gasification Composting Incineration It is a controlled combustion process for burning solid wastes in presence of excess air (oxygen) at high temperature of … Read more DMPQ- What are the different methods of solid waste treatment?

DMPQ- Comment on the contribution of Jyoti rao phule towards Indian society.

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Jyoti rao phule is considered as one of the major reformer of 19th century. His contribution towards women education, eradication of caste system, raising voice against the social evils like untouchability  etc. is unparalleled in the Modern history. Jyotirao established the first girls’ school in August 1848. Later he also opted two more school for … Read more DMPQ- Comment on the contribution of Jyoti rao phule towards Indian society.

DMPQ- What are the risk associated by peer to peer lending?

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P2P lending is the popular type of crowd funding, whereby an internet platform collects small amounts of funds from individuals in a crowd to finance collectively a larger loan to individuals or businesses. Websites that facilitate peer-to-peer lending have greatly increased its adoption as an alternative method of financing.P2P lending is also known as social … Read more DMPQ- What are the risk associated by peer to peer lending?

DMPQ- What is PVTG? How a tribe gets the status of PVTG?

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PVTGs constitute the most vulnerable section among tribals and largely reside in isolated, remote and difficult areas in small scattered hamlets. PVTG tag is given to identify the vulnerable tribes and to have specialised scheme to safeguard their cultural identity. Tag is given by Ministry of Home affairs. 75 tribal groups have been categorized by … Read more DMPQ- What is PVTG? How a tribe gets the status of PVTG?

DMPQ- What do you understand by the following term: a) Axis of Evil b) Golden crescent c) Golden triangle

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Axis of evil: Axis of evil, expression used to describe the bellicose tendencies of Iran, North Korea, and Iraq in the early 21st century. The phrase was coined by Canadian-born U.S. presidential speechwriter David Frum and presidential aide Michael Gerson for use by U.S. President George W. Bush in his 2002 State of the Union address. Golden crescent: The Golden Crescent is a mountainous area of Iran, Afghanistan … Read more DMPQ- What do you understand by the following term: a) Axis of Evil b) Golden crescent c) Golden triangle

DMPQ- AIR India is under severe crisis. What are the reasons for its failure although the number of passenger increased drastically in the last decade?

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AIR India is facing a severe crisis and at every functional aspect the PSU is on downward side. AI has a total debt of near about 50,000 cr.  The major reasons for the failure of PSU are as follows: Less income generation in passenger revenue. This is corroborated by the audit report of CAG also. … Read more DMPQ- AIR India is under severe crisis. What are the reasons for its failure although the number of passenger increased drastically in the last decade?

DMPQ- Explain the Salient features of data protection bill 2019.

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The Bill regulates the processing of personal data of individuals (data principals) by government and private entities (data fiduciaries) incorporated in India and abroad. Processing is allowed if the individual gives consent, or in a medical emergency, or by the State for providing benefits. • The data principal has several rights with respect to their … Read more DMPQ- Explain the Salient features of data protection bill 2019.

DMPQ- What do you mean by organic farming? What are its benefits?

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Organic farming is an agricultural system that works in harmony with nature. It largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, feed additives etc.) and rely upon crop rotation, crop residues, animal manures, off-farm organic waste, mineral grade rock additives and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection. Organic farming … Read more DMPQ- What do you mean by organic farming? What are its benefits?

DMPQ- Special status is accorded to Nagaland under article 371A. What are the different provisions of the article?

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Act of parliament relating to following matters would not apply to Nagaland unless state assembly so decides: ? Religious & social practices of Nagas ? Nagas customary law & procedure ? Administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law ? Ownership & transfer of land & its resources Special responsibility … Read more DMPQ- Special status is accorded to Nagaland under article 371A. What are the different provisions of the article?

DMPQ- What do you understand by the term Greater Nagalim?

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The purported objective of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is the establishment of a Nagalim (Greater Nagaland), consisting of all the Naga-inhabited areas of neighbouring Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and some portions Myanmar, which it considers to be the rightful homeland of the Nagas. Slated to be an independent State, the Nagalim lies … Read more DMPQ- What do you understand by the term Greater Nagalim?

Human Migration

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? Human migration Human migration, the permanent change of residence by an individual or group; it excludes such movements as nomadism, migrant labour, commuting, and tourism, all of which are transitory in nature. Human migration is the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling in the new location. … Read more Human Migration

Law And Rule

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? Law and Rule related Administration   Administrative Law Administrative law is the body of law created by the agencies and departments of the government, which carry out the laws passed by Center or a state legislature. When Center passes a law on a complicated issue, Center  often needs help determining all … Read more Law And Rule

Naxalism

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? Naxalism Naxalism is considered to be one of the biggest internal security threats India faces at the moment, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in 2008. Every year, many security personnel are killed in various attacks perpetrated by naxalites. Although the forces are trying hard to root the red menace out of the … Read more Naxalism

Multiculturalism (1)

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? Multiculturalism Multiculturalism means  the co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups and is manifested in customary behaviours, cultural assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles. The idea of multiculturalism in contemporary political discourse and in political philosophy is about how to understand and respond to the … Read more Multiculturalism (1)

Energy Security

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? Energy security Energy security can be defined as “the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price”. Energy security has many dimensions: long-term energy security mainly deals with timely investments to supply energy in line with economic developments and sustainable environmental needs. Short-term energy security focuses on the ability of the energy … Read more Energy Security

National Educational Research And Training Council

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? National Educational Research and Training Council The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India which was established on 1 September 1961 as a literary, scientific and charitable Society under the Societies’ Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860). Its headquarters are located at Sri … Read more National Educational Research And Training Council

The Qutb Shahi Dynasty (1)

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?     Andhra Pradesh- Contribution of Qutubshahis to Telugu language and Literature- Art-Architecture-Monuments:-   The Qutb Shahi dynasty held sway over the Andhra country for about two hundred years from the early part of the 16th century to the end of the 17th century. Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of the dynasty, … Read more The Qutb Shahi Dynasty (1)

Uses And Harms Of Bacreria

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? Uses and harms of bacreria Harmful bacteria Pathogenic Bacteria These bacteria cause great losses to plant and animal popula­tion by causing several diseases. Reduction of Soil Fertility Some facul­tative anaerobic bacteria are available mostly in the oxygen deficient soil which reverse the nitrifying process, thereby causing the loss of a part of its … Read more Uses And Harms Of Bacreria

Gender Equality

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? Gender equality Gender equality describes the absence of obvious or hidden disparities among individuals based on gender. Disparities can include the discrimination in terms of opportunities, resources, services, benefits, decision-making power and influence. It is important to note that Gender is a social construct which is based on social roles, not sexual differences … Read more Gender Equality

DMPQ- What is Earth Magnetism? What is the source of earth magnetism?

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Earth magnetism is the property of earth behaving like a dynamo and showing magnetic property just like that of a magnetic bar. There are various theories behind this property. There is no valid reason for the cause of earth’s magnetism or why earth has giant magnetic field but there are some theory related to earth’s … Read more DMPQ- What is Earth Magnetism? What is the source of earth magnetism?

WEALTH MAXIMIZATION

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? WEALTH MAXIMIZATION     Concept:     Wealth maximization is the concept of increasing the value of a business in order to increase the value of the shares held by stockholders. The concept requires a company’s management team to continually search for the highest possible returns on funds invested in the business, while … Read more WEALTH MAXIMIZATION

DMPQ- Write short note on the following: 1) Ahmadiya movement 2) Wahabi movement

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  Ahmadiya Movement: This movement was founded by MirzaGhulam Ahmed in 1889. It was based on liberal principles. It described itself as the standard bearer of Mohamedan Renaissance, and based itself, like BrahmoSamaj, on the principle of Universal religion of all humanity, opposing jihad. The movement spread western liberal education among the Indian Muslims. However, … Read more DMPQ- Write short note on the following: 1) Ahmadiya movement 2) Wahabi movement

Concerns And Challenges Use Of Science And Technology

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? Concerns and challenges use of science and technology Digital technology and problems Social Media is an entirely different issue, especially with the upcoming generations. Without Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and more, where would tweens and teenagers find themselves today. They physically cannot function without staying updated with the newest social media craze. News … Read more Concerns And Challenges Use Of Science And Technology

DMPQ- Recently Forest report was released by forest survey of India. Highlight the major findings.

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India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India (FSI). It is a biannual report. The report is prepared after mapping of forests and trees through satellite. Key highlights of the report are as follows: the forest area has increased by 3976 kilometers and the area of trees by 1212 … Read more DMPQ- Recently Forest report was released by forest survey of India. Highlight the major findings.

EMPLOYMENT

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? EMPLOYMENT As per Employment-Unemployment Survey (by NSSO) of 2011-12 (latest available), total workforce employed stands at 47.36 crore; with 23.16 crore in agriculture and 24.2 crore in industry and services According to the fifth Annual Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS) conducted between April and December 2015, 83% of the workers in India were self-employed, casual … Read more EMPLOYMENT

Govt Employment

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? Govt. employment policy Analysing and Improving Labour Market Data      Availability of detailed, reliable, and comprehensive information on the labour market is critical to meet the employment challenge through well-targeted policies and programmes. At present, the dearth of statistical data on the labour market in India poses serious constraints to employment planning and … Read more Govt Employment

DMPQ- What were the major recommendations given by bibek Debroy committee report?

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The Bibek Debroy Committee is a high level committee for “Mobilization of Resources for Major Railway Projects and Restructuring of Railway Ministry and railway board. It gave various suggestions to address the concerns. Some of them are as follows: Transition to commercial accounting as it is next to impossible to find out the profit with the … Read more DMPQ- What were the major recommendations given by bibek Debroy committee report?

Management Intro

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? MANAGEMENT     Management is a process of designing and maintaining an environment in which individuals, working together in groups, accomplish selected aims. In other words,” It is the accomplishment of Goals through others.” Management has been used in different senses. Sometimes it refers to the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating … Read more Management Intro

Learning

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?     BEHAVIOR – LEARNING AND MOTIVATION   Styles of learning, Models of memory, Causes of forgetting.       Style of Learning       Learning styles are the different ways people interpret, organize and represent information. For example, some people learn best by having information presented to them in audio form, such … Read more Learning

Biosphere Reserves Of India

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? Biosphere reserves What is a Biosphere Reserve? A Biosphere Reserve is a special ecosystem or a specialized environment with a flora and fauna that require protection and nurturing. These reserves are managed and studied for the conservation of various life forms found here. They are subjects of scientific and … Read more Biosphere Reserves Of India

General Defences

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?   General Defences Vis Major or Act of God When something occurs over which you have no control and it is effected of accentuated by the forces of nature then you are not liable in tort law for such inadvertent damage that may arise out of such. However if you were well aware … Read more General Defences

Reasonable Restrictions On Fundamental Rights And Right To Property (1)

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? Reasonable restrictions on fundamental rights and right to property Fundamental Rights are the basic rights of the people and the charter of rights contained in Part III of Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony as citizens of India. These include … Read more Reasonable Restrictions On Fundamental Rights And Right To Property (1)

Lord Cornwallis

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? Lord Cornwallis (1786 – 1793) Introduction Lord Cornwallis, a warrior-statesman. He succeeded Warren Hastings as Governor-General in 1786. He belonged to an influential and aristocratic family which had wider political connections. He was also a close friend of Prime Minister Pitt. Dundas, the most influential member of the Board of Control … Read more Lord Cornwallis

Agricultural Credit Policy

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? Agricultural Credit Policy Rural indebtedness is an age-old problem in India. In the nineteenth century, commercial banking was non-existent in rural areas, and farmers were completely in the hands of usurious moneylenders. Starting from the days of British rule, the central government has been striving to expand institutional lending to the rural agricultural … Read more Agricultural Credit Policy

Education

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? Education Role of Education especially in Human Resource Development and Social Change. Education System in India : Problems and Issues (Including Universalization and Vocationalization). Education for Girls, other Socially and Economically and other disadvantaged sections of people and Minorities, etc. Right to Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan in Uttarakhand. Status … Read more Education

Role Of Agriculture In Indian Economic Development

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? Role of agriculture in Indian economic development-interrelationship between agriculture, industry and service sectors Role of agriculture in Indian economic development Contribution to National Income From the very beginning, agriculture is contributing a major portion to our national income. In 1950-51, agriculture and allied activities contributed about 59 per cent of the total national … Read more Role Of Agriculture In Indian Economic Development