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Differentiate between aptitude and intelligence. Examine their role in the life of a civil servant.

Difference between Intelligence and Aptitude While intelligence is the ability of an individual to gain knowledge and understand cumbersome situations, aptitude can be defined as the capacity to...

April 4, 2023

What are the key features of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2018?

The Union Cabinet has approved the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for introduction in the Parliament. It is a part of the efforts of the Government to...

April 4, 2023

Discuss the objectives and major achievements of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) since its formation.

Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) one of the principal science organisations of india . Kolkata as its headquarters .Established in 1914 Founding fathers of ISCA like -sir Ashutosh...

April 4, 2023

How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?

An agricultural subsidy is an incentive paid by the government to the agricultural organizations as a supplement of their income to maintain the supply of the agricultural commodities....

April 4, 2023

What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to upliftment of socio-economic status of poor farmers?

Food processing is the process of transformation of raw agricultural products into other forms of food. It includes different food processing methods like grinding grain to make raw...

April 4, 2023

Both the moist subtropical and moist continental climates are found on eastern sides of continents in the midlatitudes. What are the major factors that determine their temperature and precipitation cycles? How do these two climates differ?

Moist Subtropical Climate It is found on the eastern coast of continents just outside tropics. The climate is characterized by hot and humid summer and mild winter. Maritime...

April 4, 2023

'Japan's recovery after the Second World War was not without its associated problems.' How far do you agree with this view?

After the Second World War Japan was the fastest recovering nation. This would not have been possible without USA’s financial aid and opening their markets for import of...

April 4, 2023

Discuss the factors on account of which the architecture of the Tughlaq period was massive and simple.

The architecture of the Tughlaq period becomes massive and simple because of the invasions of the Mongols and the rebellions ofHindu rulers. The buildings of this style arethe...

April 4, 2023

Why Laurie Baker is known as the "conscience keeper of Indian architecture"and "Gandhi of Indian architecture"? Evaluate his architectural style.

Laurie Baker is known as the “conscience keeper of Indian architecture” and “Gandhi of Indian architecture“. He is known to have learnt from the practices of vernacular architecture...

April 4, 2023

Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara is the best example of Akbar's style. Elucidate.

Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandara was built in Charbagh style. The area of the precinct comes up to 48 hectares, four times grander than the Humayun’s tomb and is...

April 4, 2023

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