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Despite the fact that Kenya’s tea industry is relatively new, the country has become third largest producer of the beverage in last few decades only. Critically analyze the geographical factors that have played role in this?

Tea was introduced in Kenya in 1904 and real start of the Kenya tea industry happened only after 1950s. Today’s it is third largest producer of tea (after...

March 26, 2023

How far does the idea of ethical intuitionism relevant in today’s society?

Ethical Intuitionism, also referred to as the moral intuitionism stands on the thesis that our intuitive awareness of right from wrong, of value and other evaluative facts, actually...

March 26, 2023

To what extent, the discovery of so called "Neutrino Oscillation"has potential to change our understanding of the fundamental particles of the nature? Discuss.

Hint The difference of calculation in theoretical and experimental results led to discovery of neutrino; when it was found that some of the solar neutrinos (which are all...

March 26, 2023

What are the criteria of ranking countries in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Democracy Index? Critically discuss India's rank in the recent released Global Democracy Index.

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index is based on five categories : Civil liberties; Functioning of government; Political participation Political culture Electoral process and pluralism India is the...

March 26, 2023

Most invaders in medieval times came to India from High mountain passes of North while they could have entered through western plains or low mountains. Critically examine the statement while keeping focus on geographical and political reasons.

Most of the Muslim invasions came from Central Asia and Middle East via mountain passes particularly Khyber Pass and Bolan Pass. In terms of distance, these were proximate...

March 26, 2023

While considering Mutiny of 1857 as the first war of Independence, we generally accept Mangal Pandey as the first martyr of Indian freedom struggle. However, there were many others who revolted (against British) even before 1857. Elucidate the role of some of such unsung heroes whose martyrdom / revolt pre-dates 1857.

There were several uprisings before 1857 such as Sanyasi and Fakir rebellion, Paika Rebelion, Santhal rebellion and so on; each of them led by many unsung heroes. This...

March 26, 2023

What was the effect of the reaction against Hindu elements in Indo-Islamic architecture under Alaud-din- Khilji? Mention the building which reflects this reaction and describe the style of its architecture.

Under Alauddin Khilji, the power of the sultanate of Delhi increased enormously. During his reign, there was a reaction to the Hindu elements of architecture in the building...

March 26, 2023

India produces more than it needs still performs poorly in Global Hunger Index. Discuss the reasons behind this paradox and measures to curb this problem.

Global Hunger Index 2021 has ranked India 101 out of 116 countries revealing an acute case of hunger. The problem of hunger does not lie in food production...

March 25, 2023

Discuss the major areas around the world where Commercial Dairy Farming is practiced as main economic activity.

The major commercial dairy farming regions around the world lie in the temperate zones, though some activity is carried out in cities of tropics also. The leading areas...

March 25, 2023

Why the town of Sultanpur Lodhi has attained a prominent place in the Sikh Religion?

Sultanpur Lodhi which is a sleepy town in Punjab’s Kapurthala district is at the centre stage of the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of...

March 25, 2023

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