TGPSC Group-I Mains 2024, Paper II
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- 1Analyse the Stylistic and Iconographic differences between Gandhara and Mathura schools of art.10 marks · Early civilisations, Buddhism and Jainism, art schools, Mauryas to Guptas
- 2The major 19th Century tribal movements such as the Santhal Rebellion and the Munda Rebellion shaped the trajectory of Indian resistance against colonial rule. Discuss.10 marks · Revolts of the 19th century, 1857, socio-religious and anti-caste movements
- 3Buddhism and Jainism gained wide acceptance due to the then prevailing socio-economic conditions in India. Analyse.10 marks · Early civilisations, Buddhism and Jainism, art schools, Mauryas to Guptas
- 4Indo-Islamic architecture is marked by awe-inspiring fusion of Hindu, Persian and Provincial Styles. Discuss with examples.10 marks · Islam, Bhakti and Sufi, Kakatiya to Mughal culture, composite culture
- 5The nature of British rule and colonial policies significantly altered after the 1857 revolt. Discuss.10 marks · Revolts of the 19th century, 1857, socio-religious and anti-caste movements
- 6Peasants' concerns were integral to the issues raised by the struggle for Indian independence. Illustrate with reference to the Bardoli Satyagraha.10 marks · Freedom struggle 1885-1947, peasant, worker, tribal and women's movements, partition
- 7'Commercialisation of agriculture did not lead to improved technology in 19th century colonial India.' Examine.10 marks · British conquest and the economic impact of colonial rule
- 8Discuss the ideological differences between Gandhi and Ambedkar on Socio-Political issues and how the Poona Pact of 1932 showed the way.10 marks · Revolts of the 19th century, 1857, socio-religious and anti-caste movements
- 9Examine how the Qutub Shahi rulers laid the foundations for the emergence of composite culture in Golconda. Elucidate with specific examples.10 marks · Medieval Telangana: Kakatiyas, Velamas, Qutub Shahis, Sammakka Sarakka
- 10"Though Telangana Peasants' Armed struggle was deemed to be the result of local causative factors, its ramifications were of national significance". Justify.10 marks · Movements against the Nizam: Adivasi revolts, Telangana armed struggle, Police Action
- 11Analyse the way in which the social and cultural life of the people evolved under Satavahanas and Ikshvakus.10 marks · Ancient Telangana: Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins, Buddhism and Jainism
- 12"The Sammakka and Saralamma Jatara besides its established ritualistic practices, has been a powerful testimony to the tribal identity". Comment.10 marks · Medieval Telangana: Kakatiyas, Velamas, Qutub Shahis, Sammakka Sarakka
- 13In the mid 19th century when British colonialism was at its height, how did Salar Jung as the Diwan of Hyderabad State played a dual role by appeasing the British on one side, and furthering the interests of the State, on the other?10 marks · Asaf Jahis: Salar Jung reforms, land tenures, 1857 in Hyderabad, modernisation
- 14How was the growth and development of modern industries in Hyderabad State under the VI and VII Nizams intimately linked to the select social elite?10 marks · Asaf Jahis: Salar Jung reforms, land tenures, 1857 in Hyderabad, modernisation
- 15To what extent the Dalit movement in Hyderabad State strived for social upliftment and inculcate political consciousness?10 marks · Socio-cultural awakening: Andhra Mahasabha, reform movements, Hyderabad State Congress
- 16Assess the way Hyderabad State Congress under Swami Ramanand Tirtha chartered a course of action to transform the state from autocracy to integration.10 marks · Socio-cultural awakening: Andhra Mahasabha, reform movements, Hyderabad State Congress
- 17'Strategies for management of rapid urban growth contribute to National and Regional economic growth'. Justify in the context of India's Smart City Mission.10 marks · India: agriculture, industry, transport, trade, population, urbanisation
- 18Critically examine the impact of climate change on dry land agriculture in Telangana and suggest climate-resilient technologies to protect rain-fed cropping systems.10 marks · Telangana: agriculture, irrigation, industry, transport, population, tribal areas
- 19Explain in detail the influence of locational aspects of Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau in the mechanism of Monsoons in India.10 marks · India: physical setting, climate, resources and water
- 20Assess the significance of mission Kakatiya programme of Telangana focussing clearly on its objectives target beneficiaries and benefits.10 marks · Telangana: agriculture, irrigation, industry, transport, population, tribal areas
- 21'The institutional factors have control over the crop production in Indian Agriculture'. Examine.10 marks · India: agriculture, industry, transport, trade, population, urbanisation
- 22Critically analyse the role of Command Area Development Programme in alleviating regional inequalities in India.10 marks · India: agriculture, industry, transport, trade, population, urbanisation
- 23"The key to Hyderabad's rapid economic growth is affordable and efficient Public transportation in the city". Elaborate.10 marks · Urbanisation in Telangana and the growth of Hyderabad
- 24Assess the potential of renewable energy resources of Telangana State and explain the constraints and opportunities in their utilisation with examples.10 marks · Telangana: physical setting, forests, minerals and power