5. The marginal improvement by one rank i.e. from 131 to 130 in the Ease of Doing Business ranking is a reminder for several course corrections that are needed in the Indian politico-economic system. Comment. IASbaba October 28, 2016 28 Uncategorized Related Posts : 4. The idea of a Universal Basic Income is gaining traction across the world. Do you think India is prepared to adopt this scheme? Critically evaluate. Read More IASbaba’s TLP 2016 [28th Oct]: UPSC Mains GS Questions [HOT] Read More TLPGurukul FoundationILP 2026FLM Test SeriesGurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026PSIR Optional FC Recent Posts Day 55 – Q. 2. Examine how the interaction between indigenous Indian traditions and foreign influences shaped the Gandhara school of art. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 3. Discuss the transition from tribal polity to monarchy during the Vedic period. What factors contributed to this evolution? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 4. Unity in diversity has long defined the Indian ethos. Critically analyse how this principle is sustained in contemporary India. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 5. While Gupta temples reflect a formative phase of Hindu temple architecture, Chola temples represent its zenith. Discuss with suitable examples. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 -Q. 6. What were the main events that led the British to pass the Rowlatt Act, and how did the people of India respond to this law? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 7. How does the risk of heat vary across different states in India, and what geographical and anthropogenic factors make some areas more vulnerable than others? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 8. The migrant labour is the invisible spine of Indian urban economies. Discuss the systemic neglect of migrants in urban planning using examples from cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 9. What is an ‘urban heat island’? Discuss the factors behind it and explain its impact on cities in India. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 10. Examine the reasons for declining fertility rate in India. Does it vary in Urban and rural areas? Discuss its impact on women empowerment. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 55 – Q. 1. Trace the evolution of Stupa architecture in ancient India. How did its form and symbolism reflect the religious and socio-political contexts of its time? (150 words, 10 marks)