2. Open cast mining poses serious threats to the river ecosystem and other hydrological bodies. Do you agree? Substantiate by taking at least two case studies from India. IASbaba October 26, 2016 37 Uncategorized Related Posts : 1. What do you understand by ‘Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)’? What is assessed under EIA? What are its essential components? Discuss. Read More 3. Nitrate pollution of groundwater is an issue of serious concern in many parts of India. What causes nitrogen pollution of groundwater? What are its associated health hazards. Also discuss the remedial measures to address this problem. Read More TLPGurukul FoundationILP 2026FLM Test SeriesGurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026PSIR Optional FCSubscribe For Email Updates Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Recent Posts Day 55 -Q.20. Examine the ideological foundation and legacy of Bandung Conference in shaping post-colonial internationalism. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 11. Despite constitutional equality, gender disparities persist in India. Discuss the factors behind this paradox and its impact on inclusive democracy. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 12. How have caste-based reservations affected the socio-economic progress of marginalised communities in India? Do they also lead to increased caste pride and awareness? What were B.R. Ambedkar’s suggestions to annihilate the caste system? (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 13. Critically examine how the Treaty of Versailles marked the end of World War I but sowed the seeds for World War II. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 14. The decline of Indian handicrafts during British rule was not merely due to foreign competition but also due to colonial policies. Examine. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 15. What are the consequences of Himalayan glacier retreat on India’s agriculture and water availability? Explain. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 16. What is a bomb cyclone? Explain the meteorological conditions that lead to its formation and discuss its potential impacts. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 17. The definition of a ‘Scheduled Tribe’ in India is both legal and socio-cultural. Critically analyse the criteria used for tribal classification. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 -Q. 18. Rural-to-urban migration in India, driven by globalisation, is reshaping traditional social values. Examine its impact on gender roles, family structures, and community ties in rural society. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 55 – Q. 19. How does the Indian diaspora living in other countries affect politics and society in India and abroad? Illustrate with some examples. (250 words, 15 marks)