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What is the significance of the architecture of the buildings of Jantar-Mantar and Safdar's Tomb in the history of modern Indian architecture? Discuss.

The Jantar Mantar or Delhi Observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1710 AD. He was a keen astronomer who studied Hindu, Muslim and European astronomical...

February 17, 2023

India as a democracy needs democratically functioning political parties to deepen the democratic setup at grassroot level. Comment.

While India has a vibrant democracy at parliamentary level, intra-party democracy is not prevalent in India. Political parties – integral part: Give voice to all sections of society....

February 16, 2023

Justice denied is Justice delayed. Discuss the pendency problem of the Indian criminal investigation system in the light of the NCRB report.

Lack of timely justice delivery adversely affects the socio-economic environment. The National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) report provides insights into delays in justice delivery. Where is justice delayed?...

February 16, 2023

Describe the key changes introduced in process of Rajya Sabha elections via the Representation of People (Amendment) Act of 2003. Why these changes were challenged in court?

Two key changes were introduced in process of Rajya Sabha elections via the Representation of People (Amendment) Act of 2003 as follows: Getting away with the requirement of...

February 16, 2023

Examine the various phases of Nepal's transformation from a Hindu monarchy to secular republic giving reference to the various Constitutions in the country.

First constitution of Nepal was Government of Nepal Act; 1948. This constitution vested all the powers into the hereditary Prime Ministers. Later, Partyless Panchayat system under “Constitution of...

February 16, 2023

Can Indian courts take notice of conviction of Indian national for offence abroad?

The bench of the Bombay High court has held that the courts in India can take notice of the conviction of an Indian by a foreign Court for...

February 16, 2023

'It was Gorbachev's reluctance to commit himself to sufficiently radical changes that led to the break-up of the Soviet Union.' Assess the validity of this view.

February 16, 2023

"Though India's founders favoured creating Indians in spirit and political consciousness, yet they failed to create one economic India". How far do you agree with this view? Give opinion.

The imperatives of preserving sovereignty for the states has made the founders of our constitutions not create one economic India and one market place, which would mean unimpeded...

February 16, 2023

Explain how the buildings constructed by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri show that he achieved a fusion of native traditions with those of Iran in the sphere of art.

The reign of Akbar achieved a fusion of native traditions with those of Iran in the sphere of art. The two-fold influence is revealed in the buildings at...

February 16, 2023

Critically examine the efforts of Raja Ravi Varma to re-establish Indian art.

Raja Ravi Varma tried to re-establish Indian art through western methods and technique. He is best known for depiction of scenes from Indian mythology and epics. His iconic...

February 16, 2023

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