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No. of Pages : 4
Q. P. No.
Code : CSM-4
Subject : GENERAL STUDIES – 1
Question Paper
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 150
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PART – A
1. Question No. 1 to 10.
2. Attempt all 10 questions.
3. Each question carries 3 marks.
4. Answer should be given approximately in 30 to 40 words.
1.
What is called “OLIA” in the folk painting of Gujarat ?
2.

Mention the name of any five Gujarati female short story writers along with the
titles of their stories.
3.
Discuss the importance of Bhakti Movement.
4.
Write a brief note on the Nayankara System in the Vijayanagar Kingdom.
5. “ ” “ ”
Distinguish between “Chauth” and “Sardeshmukhi”.
6.
What are the salient features of Dry farming ?
7.
What were the major objectives behind market reforms introduced by Alauddin Khalji ?
8. (Mango Showers)
When and where do “Mango Showers” in India take place ?
9. 1858
What were the salient features of Queen Victoria’s Proclaimation of 1858 ?
10.

Mention the present day geographical locations of the ancient educational

institutions : Takshshila, Nalanda and Vallabhi.
P.T.O.
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PART – B

1. Question No. 11 to 16.

2. Attempt all 06 questions.
3. Each question carries 5 marks.
4. Answer should be given approximately in 50 to 60 words.

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11. “ ”

Explain with examples the difference between “gulf” and “strait”.

12.
Write a short note on Harshavardhana’s relations with Gujarat.

13.
What was the impact of the Turkish conquests on the multi-state system in India ?

14.

Discuss the various geographical factors which provide advantage to Gujarat in

an era of competitive federalism.

15.
What are the salient features of a Nagara type temple architecture ?

16.
Explain the key characteristics of Garba/Ras dance with its regional variations.
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PART – C
1. Question No. 17 to 28.
2. Attempt any 09 out of 12 questions. Only the first 09 attempted
questions would be considered.
3. Each question carries 10 marks.
4. Answer should be given approximately in 120 to 130 words.

17.
Mention the socio-cultural value of Gujarati Bhavai tradition.

18.
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Describe the elements of the pleasure of life and love in Western Indian
Architectural themes.

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19. “
“Folk songs are very significant source for elucidating the social life of Gujarat”.
Discuss.

20.
Discuss the socio-economic and environmental impact of social forestry.

21.
Review the policy of Sardar Patel for the merger of Hyderabad State.

22.
Examine the causes for the collapse of the Maratha Empire.
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23.
Trace the development of science and technology during the Gupta period.

24.
Explain the challenges of Globalization and its impacts on society and economy in
India.

25.

Give an account of major road network with its role for socio-economic
and cultural development of India.

26.

What is Green Energy ? Discuss the salient features and attempts to develop it in
India.

27.

Discuss the Municipal Administration of the Mauryan period with special reference
to “Indica” of Megasthenes.

28.
Define environmental impact assessment with its objectives and methods.
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