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Q. Explain in detail the major minerals known in India. Discuss their contribution in the economic development of Indian economy as well ‘as tell the key points to India’s new mineral policy. [63 BPSC/2019]

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Q. Explain in detail the major minerals known in India. Discuss their contribution in the economic development of Indian economy as well ‘as tell the key points to India’s new mineral policy. [63 BPSC/2019] Ans:India is richly endowed with minerals. Our country possesses more than 100 minerals. Out of 100 minerals, there are 30 minerals …

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Q. Divide India into physical divisions and describe them with maps. (43 BPSC/2001)

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Q. Divide India into physical divisions and describe them with maps. [43 BPSC/2001]Ans: The physical division of India has remarkable diversity. It has almost all type of physical features found anywhere in world. Broadly, the physical division are northern and North-eastern mountains, the northern plains, peninsular plateau, the great Indian desert, the coastal plains and …

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Q. Discuss the characterisțics of major soil zones of India and their suitability for important crops. [42 BPSC/1999]

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Q. Discuss the characterisțics of major soil zones of India and their suitability for important crops. [42 BPSC/1999]Soil is the mixture of rock debris and organic materials which develop on the earth’s surface. Components of the soil are mineral particles, humus, water and air.Various scientific surveys conducted by agencies like Soil Survey of India, the …

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Q. Discuss the structure and evolution of the Peninsular India? [40 BPSC/1995]

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Q. Discuss the structure and evolution of the Peninsular India? [40 BPSC/1995] Ans: Peninsular India is the oldest part of Indian landmass. It is roughly inverted triangular in shape with its base coinciding with the southern edge of the great plain of North India. Apex of it is at Kanniyakumari. It is bounded on the …

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Q. Explain the origin of the Himalayas with the support of Plate Tectonics Theory. [39 BPSC/1993]

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Q. Explain the origin of the Himalayas with the support of Plate Tectonics Theory. [39 BPSC/1993] The Himalayas mountain range formed as a result of the continent-continent collision between the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate which began 50 million years ago and continues today. The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earth’s solid outer …

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Q. With all the possibilities of development, Bihar is being considered as one of the backward states of India. Discuss fully. (43 BPSC/2001) OR Why is the pace of industrial development in Bihar is poor in spite of rich natural resources? Discuss. [40 BPSC/1995]

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Q. With all the possibilities of development, Bihar is being considered as one of the backward states of India. Discuss fully. (43 BPSC/2001) OR Why is the pace of industrial development in Bihar is poor in spite of rich natural resources? Discuss. (40 BPSC/1995) [crackingcivilservices.com] India has experienced impressive economic growth since the 1990s. Its …

Q. With all the possibilities of development, Bihar is being considered as one of the backward states of India. Discuss fully. (43 BPSC/2001) OR Why is the pace of industrial development in Bihar is poor in spite of rich natural resources? Discuss. [40 BPSC/1995] Read More »

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Question Asked: Robert Bruce Foote, a Geologist and Archaeologist and, discovered first Palaeolithic tool in India, was a/an- Present archaeological system (the three-age system), divided into stone, bronze and iron from the collection of Copenhagen museum was coined by the Danish archaeologist Christian Jurgensen Thomson in 1820. – U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2010 According to the …

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Q. “Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experience. Discuss. [10 Marks, UPSC-2013]

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Q. “Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experience. Discuss. [10 Marks, UPSC-2013] Ans: Industrial Revolution is the process of change from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing. This process began in Britain in the 18th century and from …

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Q. Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. [UPSC-2019]

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Q. Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. [UPSC-2019] Ans: The later part of 18th century saw the two important developments in the form of American revolution (1776-1783) and French revolution (starting from 1789). These two developments are said to have laid the foundation of modern …

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