| Section | Unit | Year | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I: History and Cultural Heritage (India & Karnataka) | Unit 1: Cultural Heritage of India (select areas and topics) History and Cultural Heritage (India & Karnataka)- Cultural Heritage of India (select areas and topics), Indus Civilization, Vedic Civilization, Varna/caste system, Religious movements, Sanskrit Literature (Ancient), Vedic Literature, the epics and the Puranas, Prose works on polity, ethics (neeti), popular stories, Pancha Tantra, Mughal contributions to literature, Science and Technology, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physiology and Medicine, Ship-building, Mining and Metallurgy, Engineering and Architecture, Arts (Excluding Karnataka), The Maurya and Gupta periods, The Khajuraho temples, Jain temples at Mount Abu, The Odishyan temples, Pallava, Chola and Pandyan contributions, The Mughal architecture, Cathedral architecture, Painting, Ajanta frescoes, Mughal and Rajput schools of painting, Dance and Music, Classical music and dance, Mughal contributions to music, Folk arts of India, India’s cultural contributions to the outside world, Religions of India, Hindu Dharma, Purusharthas, rituals and ethics, festivals and sacred days, pilgrimage and fairs, Hindu sects, Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta, Philosophy of the Upanishad and the BhagavadGita, Yoga Philosophy of Pathanjali, Jainism, Ratnatraya, code of morals, Equality (samana), Ahimsa, Sects: Digambara and Swethambara, Buddhism, Four noble truths, The Eight – fold path, Nirvana, Moral doctrines, Sects: Hinayana and Mahayana, Christianity, Teachings of Jesus Christ, Christian doctrines and theology, Groups in Christianity, Missionary activities in India, Islam, Principles and practices, God, Confession of Faith, Five “Pillars of Islam”, sacred places and days, the family system and the shariah, Sufis of Karnataka, Sects: Shia and Sunni, Sikhism: Principles and practices and its Evolution. | 2018 | Explain Ashoka’s concept of Dhamma. |
| 2018 | The Mughal Art and Architecture under Akbar was a happy synthesis of the Islamic and Hindu art traditions and elements. Discuss. | ||
| 2015 | Explain the difference between the Indus civilization and Vedic civilization. | ||
| 2014 | What do you think were the causes for the rise of Sufism in Karnataka? | ||
| Unit 2: Toward transforming Indian Society: Major schools of thought Toward transforming Indian Society: Major schools of thought, Modern Indian History – from the beginning of 19th Century, Reforms and Reformers, Eradication of Social and religious wrongs, The Vedas for all, The Casteless society, Ideal of service, Emancipation of the Depressed class, “Two-Nation” theory and Islamic revivalism, Empowerment of the Depressed class through religion and education, Hindutva and Patriotism, The Dravida Movement, Struggle for emancipation of Dalits and their empowerment, Socialist approach and Total Revolution. | 2018 | Discuss about the British Land Revenue System in Bengal. | |
| 2018 | Describe the socio-religious reform movements during the 19th century in India. | ||
| 2015 | How did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan articulate the identity and existential issues of Muslims in India? | ||
| 2014 | Discuss the ideas which the Satya Shodhaka Samaj articulated and built up a movement to empower the under privileged classes. | ||
| 2014 | Explain the meaning and nature of total revolution and highlight its significance in the socio-political life of contemporary India. | ||
| Unit 3: From Kadambas to the Hoysalas Antiquity of Karnataka; Kannada language and literature; Extent of Kannadanadu; State and District Gazetteers; Museums and Archives in Karnataka; Preservation and protection of historical monuments – work of Archaeological Survey of India – World Heritage Sites in Karnataka, From Kadambas to the Hoysalas : Contributions to Architecture, sculpture, literature and religion. | 2015 | Write a note on Kailasanatha Temple and Dashavatar Cave architecture of Rashtrakutas. | |
| 2014 | Explain the main features of Sculpture art during Rashtrakuta period. | ||
| Unit 4: The Vijayanagara Empire and thereafter (1336-1799) The Vijayanagara Empire and thereafter (1336-1799), Vijayanagara Empire: Origin, aims and aspiration of the Empire – Vidyaranya. Political history : Harihara, Bukka, Immadi Devaraya, Krishnadevaraya and Aliya Ramaraya – The battle of Talikote and its consequences. Glory of the capital – Administration – Society, economy and religion; Arts: Painting; Music, Dance, Literature, Architecture and Sculpture; Foreign accounts of Vijayanagara, Religious sects: Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhwacharya – Sri Basaveshvara, Veerashaivism and Vachana movement – Haridasa movement – Kalamukha, Shakta and Pashupatha sects, The Bahman Shahis : Mahamud Gawan – Contributions of the Bahamani – Adil Shahis of Bijapur: Contributions to literature and architecture – Sufis in Karnataka, ChikkadevarajaWodeyar – Contributions; The Nayakas of Keladi and Chitradurga; Rani Chennamma&SangolliRayanna of Kittur, The YalahankaNadaprabhu; Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan (1761-1799). | 2018 | Write a note on the salient features of the Vijayanagara Art and Architecture. | |
| 2015 | Explain the foreign policy of Alia Ramaraya and write a brief note on its effects. | ||
| Unit 5: Modern Mysore (1799-1947) Modern Mysore (1799-1947), Krishna raja Wodeyarlll – his contributions, Armed rebellion in Karnataka against the British in Karnataka, Commissioner’s Rule (1831-1881), Nizam’s rule in Hyderabad – Karnataka, Progress of Mysore under the Dewans. | 2018 | Write a note on the Social and Cultural contributions of the Wodeyars of Mysore. | |
| 2015 | Discuss the economic development of Mysore under Diwan Mirza Ismail. | ||
| Unit 6: Freedom Movement in Karnataka and Unification (1885-1956) Freedom Movement in Karnataka and Unification (1885-1956), Rise of Nationalism; Pre-Gandhian era (1885-1920); Gandhian era (1920-1948), Freedom movement in Hyderabad – Karnataka, Important personalities in Freedom Struggle, Unification of Karnataka; Causes for the rise of unification movement – AlurVenkatrao – Role of literacy, cultural associations and print media – Three stages in the unification of Karnataka (1947-1956), Social and Cultural developments: Spread of education by missionary and voluntary bodies – printing and the press – Literary and Scholarly studies – New literary genres in kannada literature – Backward Class movement – Miller Committee Report, Folk arts of Karnataka. | 2018 | What are the main features of the Indian National Movement during Gandhian phase? | |
| 2018 | The part played by Karnataka in the ‘Quit India Movement’ was unique. | ||
| 2018 | Evaluate the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the Integration of India. | ||
| 2015 | Describe the importance of 1946 Unification Conference. | ||
| 2015 | Explain the importance of Belgaum Congress Session. | ||
| 2014 | Write about the importance of the backward class struggle in the Karnataka Independence movement. | ||
| Section II: Social and Political Perspective – (7 units) | Unit 1: Post Independent Karnataka | 2018 | What are the factors responsible for regional imbalance in India? Suggest measures to reduce the same. |
| 2015 | Explain the initiatives of Government of Karnataka to implement the recommendations of Nanjundappa Committee. | ||
| 2015 | Do you consider that LG Havanur Committee report is a Bible for backward class in Karnataka? Discuss. | ||
| Unit 2: Social Change and Movements | 2015 | What is social movement? Bring out two important features of social movement. | |
| Unit 3: Social Change and Modernisation | 2018 | Explain the concept of Sanskritization. | |
| 2018 | Discuss the factors that are responsible for changing status of women. | ||
| 2018 | Is defective System of Indian education an indicator to youth unrest? Analyze. | ||
| 2018 | What are the salient features of the National Policy on Education 1986? | ||
| 2015 | Describe the concept of Role and Role Conflict. Discuss the nature and extent of role conflict among working women in India. | ||
| 2014 | Elucidate the favorable factors responsible for the upliftment of women status in Modern India. | ||
| Unit 4: Government and Political System | 2015 | Explain the limitations on the power of State Legislature. | |
| 2014 | Explain the nature of Indian party system. | ||
| Unit 5: Decentralisation of power | 2015 | Discuss the role of Punchhi Commission Report as regard to federal restructuring in India with special reference to the autonomy claimed by States. | |
| 2014 | Discuss the broad features of financial relations between the union and the state in India. | ||
| 2014 | Discuss the 74th constituent amendment related to urban local Governments. | ||
| 2014 | Explain the role of Panchayat Raj in changing the traditional power structure in rural India. | ||
| Unit 6: Socio Economic System | 2018 | What is the importance of privatization and globalization? Explain. | |
| 2015 | What is market economy? Discuss the social consequences of market economy. | ||
| 2014 | Define Economic development and discuss the impact of social determinants on economic development. | ||
| Unit 7: Rural Social system and Rural Development | 2015 | What is bonded labour? Explain the constitutional safeguards against this practice. | |
| Section III: Indian Economy – Planning- Rural Development (8 units) | Unit 1: Indian Economy | 2015 | Examine the factors that led to India’s industrial deceleration in the 1960s. |
| 2014 | India’s Economic development in recent years is services Sector led’. Justify?. | ||
| 2014 | Discuss the growth of the Karnataka economy during the plan Era. | ||
| Unit 2: India and International economic relations | 2018 | What are the main functions of the Reserve Bank of India? | |
| 2018 | Critically examine the role of foreign capital in the economic development of India. | ||
| 2015 | Enumerate the effect of depreciation of rupee on India’s Balance of Payments (BoP). | ||
| 2015 | Critically assess the prominent export items of Karnataka. What are the challenges before them? | ||
| 2014 | Critically examine India’s balance of payment trends during 1950-2005 and explain the phase of crisis during 1990-92. | ||
| 2014 | Critically evaluate India’s trade policy of “Import liberalization for export promotion”. | ||
| Unit 3: Development patterns and disparities among regions | 2014 | What are the major objectives of the Special Development Plan (SDP) introduced by the Government of Karnataka to reduce regional imbalances? Critically examine the implementation of SDP. | |
| Unit 5: Decentralization | 2015 | Discuss about the policy initiative to strengthen decentralised planning process in Karnataka. | |
| Unit 6: Rural Development | 2018 | How does ‘PRIIRA’ help in the rural economic development? Discuss. | |
| 2018 | The Nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as Jobless growth. Do you agree with the view? Give arguments in favour of your answer. | ||
| Unit 7: Rural Development Initiatives | 2018 | Discuss the major causes of poverty in India. Suggest suitable measures to eradicate poverty. | |
| Unit 8: Data Collection Analysis | 2015 | Study the following table and answer the questions. (1991-92 to 1998-99) Years What was the percentage increase in the foreign exchange reserves in 1997–98 over 1993–94? The foreign exchange reserves in 1996–97 were approximately what percent of the average foreign exchange reserves over the period under review? For which year the percent increase in the foreign exchange reserve over the previous year is the highest? | |
| 2014 | Construct a bar chart showing the percentage of monounsaturates in the six oils. Also prepare a pie chart showing the breakdown of olive oil into the three kinds of fatty acids. Comment based on the bar and pie charts. | ||
| 2014 | A cricket team of eleven cricketers is to be formed from sixteen cricketers. These sixteen cricketers include five bowlers and two wicket keepers. Find the number of ways a team can be chosen if: (a) There are exactly three bowlers and one wicket keeper. (b) There are three bowlers and at least one wicket keeper. |
KAS General Studies Paper 1 Analysis
