[Answered] Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India.

A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments.    Gig economy can help in process of empowerment of women in India in following ways:    Gig employment allows part-time work and flexible working hours which allows women to balance their traditional roles (homemakers and care giver) with employment.    Gig employment complemented by work-from-home (WFH) and technology has addressed the issue of safety during travel and… Continue reading [Answered] Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India.

[Answered] Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer.

A subcontinent is a part of a continent that has distinct geographical, political and cultural identity. India is considered as a subcontinent because:   Geography: India is seventh largest country in the world. Indian landmass is bounded by Himalayas in the north and Indian ocean in the south that gives it a distinct identity. A long coast line, a large desert (Thar), highest mountains ranges and large plains (India-Ganga-Brahmaputra plains) gives a physiological diversity that can be observed only on continental scale.  As per plate… Continue reading [Answered] Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer.

[Answered] Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment

A volcano eruption is when lava and gas are released from an active volcano, often explosively. Volcanoes have significant impact on the regional environment, as can be seen from the examples of following volcanoes in 2021:   Hunga Tonga-Hunga Hapai: The submarine volcano erupted in December, 2021.   Taal volcano: The volcano near Manila, experienced eruptions in 2021.   Nyiragongo: The violent/explosive eruption of this… Continue reading [Answered] Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment

[Answered] What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of Water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.

Land reclamation is one of the most consequential fields of human induced environmental transformation. In this light reclamation of water bodies into urban land use has following environmental consequences:    Damage to water ecology: Urban land transformation leads to creation of residential, commercial buildings, such as houses, restaurants around water bodies, causing degradation of water ecology and influx of… Continue reading [Answered] What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of Water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.

[Answered] Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.

Landslides are the movement of mass of debris, earth or rock, sliding down under the effect of gravity. Landslides are a common problem across the Himalayas and Western Ghats. However, the factors for the two differ, as seen in the following table:   Western Ghats   Himalayan region   Heavy mining activities in the western ghat region is a major factor leading to landslides.   Deforestation… Continue reading [Answered] Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.

[Answered] Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

India being a part of Gondwanaland, is richly endowed with mineral wealth such as coal, iron, mica, aluminium etc., however, mining sector of India contributes only 2.2% to 2.5% to the GDP of the country. Reasons for low contribution are as under:   Minerals are located in forested tribal areas. Democratic polity with a mandate for welfare creates conflicting priority of mineral exploitation and tribal development.  Multiple clearances… Continue reading [Answered] Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

[Answered] Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States.

Integration of princely states into India on eve of independence was crucial last step towards realising the dream of an independent Republic of India. But the difference in conditions, issues and aspirations provided difficulties that required stoic attention.   Following administrative issues hindered integration of princely states:   Territorial Contiguity or lack of it such as in Patiala, Kapurthala etc. which were combined into PEPSU, or Jammu and… Continue reading [Answered] Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States.

[Answered]Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.

Socio-religious reform movements arose in India during 19th century not only facilitated by but also as a reaction to colonial rule, after the establishment of British political supremacy in India. Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj represent two important points of these reformist movements.   The rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements in India can be traced in following points:   People from elite class who were educated through modern English education provided the backbone of… Continue reading [Answered]Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.

[Answered] Evaluate the nature Of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.

Bhakti literature represents the legacy of a socio-religious reform movement that prevailed from 8th century to 17th century CE.  It was characterised by use of local languages and socially inclusive outlook.   Nature of Bhakti literature is as follows:   Devotional: Kirtana Ghosha of Shankardeva (Vaishnava devotional songs); Thirumurais (Tamil songs in praise of Shiva) etc.   Non-sectarian: In Bhakti poems, Radha-Shyam is supposed to be the equivalent of Seeta-Ram.   Inter-regional appeal: Ramacharitsmanas and Hanuman Chalisa written in Awadh gained popularity across the length and… Continue reading [Answered] Evaluate the nature Of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.

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