Difficult Questions

Which form of traditional architecture is used in western Himalayas to resist earthquakes?

Which peninsula is bordered by the Western and Eastern Ghats?

Which festival is celebrated by the Khasi people as a form of gratitude towards nature?

Which of these rivers splits into multiple streams near its delta?

How have the Aravalli Hills contributed to ancient mining?

Which plant in the Western Ghats traps insects for nutrition?

Why are Western Ghats important for rainfall?

If Chennai reports 20°C and you feel cold, which concept explains this?

Calculate the temperature range for a day with a maximum of 32°C and minimum of 18°C.

What does the abbreviation 'TR' mean in rainfall records?

On 01-02-2024 at Srinagar, the actual max was 6.5°C and normal was 8.9°C. What is the departure?

Which weather map symbol indicates a heat wave?

Why is measuring atmospheric pressure important for forecasting cyclones?

What does the India Meteorological Department motto ‘ādityāt jāyate vṛṣṭi’ mean?

Which weather condition likely causes forest fires to spread?

How does a hygrometer measure humidity?

Why is data collected at regular intervals important for forecasting?

Write a short script reporting temperature range, humidity, and rainfall for a given date from the IMD chart.

Which parallel of latitude defines the tropical zone?

Which crop region in India is most dependent on irrigated water due to monsoon failure risk?

How does deforestation affect landslide risk in mountainous regions?

Which concept involves the study of temperature, precipitation, and wind over decades?

Which science concept underlies the difference in heating rates of land and water?

What does the presence of elephant forests imply about some capitals?

What did the potholes and narrowing of gateways help control?

Which source is NOT used to study ancient urban centres?

Why did the varṇa–jāti system become more rigid over time?

Why did punch-marked coins enable wider trade?

What was the main purpose of a sabhā removing an incompetent ruler?

Which of the following was NOT one of Kauṭilya’s seven parts (saptānga) of a kingdom?

Which ancient universities did Kauṭilya teach at before helping Chandragupta?

Which feature symbolizing the universe crowns many Buddhist stupas?

In Kauṭilya’s saptānga, which element refers to the fortified towns and cities?

Which Mauryan capital had well-planned streets with fire-water vessels at intervals?

Which body oversaw trade ethics and internal rules in guilds?

Which writing innovation is credited to Pāṇini during the Nanda period?

Which body of water did NOT feature as a trade route in Chapter 5?

Which feature of empire administration did Aśhoka inspect every five years?

Which empire’s decline is used to illustrate the fragility of empires?

Which practice did NOT help maintain Mauryan welfare?

Which Stūpa feature allows devotees to perform pradakṣhiṇa (circumambulation)?

Which feature ensured courts did not imprison without cause?

Which queen performed the aśhvamedha yajña and donated land, as recorded in the Naneghat inscriptions?

On Kushana coins, why did rulers depict deities like Buddha and Śhiva?

Which animal figures appear holding up the wheel of dharma in Bharhut reliefs?

Which animals are shown in a group scene on Bharhut railing reliefs?

Which coin find suggests that Kushana rulers revered both Buddhist and Hindu deities?

What does the term 'tapestry of the past' in the chapter title imply?

Which title used by Gupta rulers signifies 'emperor of emperors'?

Which Gupta ruler reversed his predecessor’s policies and defended against Hun invasions?

Which feature protected the Iron Pillar from corrosion according to scientific studies?

Which region did the Viṣṇu Purāṇa specify as under Gupta rule?

Which Gupta ruler is depicted playing the veena on his coins?

Which scientist credited with finalizing key Ayurvedic texts lived during the Gupta age?

Which Gupta-era port city was known for vibrant maritime trade?

Which Gupta ruler’s reign is associated with the peak of Sanskrit literature?

What administrative practice involved granting land to local elites in the Gupta Empire?

Which school of thought besides Vaishnavism received Gupta patronage?

Which Gupta-era artefacts at Ahichchhatra depict the rivers Ganga and Yamuna?

Which major external tribe weakened the Gupta Empire in the 6th century?

Which Gupta ruler’s era saw the compilation of Charaka and Sushruta Saṃhitā texts?

Which feature protected the Iron Pillar from corrosion according to scientific studies?

Which region did the Viṣṇu Purāṇa specify as under Gupta rule?

Which Gupta ruler is depicted playing the veena on his coins?

Which scientist credited with finalizing key Ayurvedic texts lived during the Gupta age?

Which Gupta-era port city was known for vibrant maritime trade?

Which title used by Gupta rulers signifies 'emperor of emperors'?

Which Gupta ruler defended the empire against the Hun invasions in the 5th century?

What is the term used for small water bodies in sacred groves

Which figure described the feeling of one country and one culture motivating pilgrimages

What modern law granted a mountain the rights and responsibilities of a human being

Which sūkta in the Rigveda praises rivers as divine

Which grammatical tense is used in the sentence ‘Pilgrims have gathered’

Which exercise question asks to compare two pilgrimage routes

Which option is an antonym of ‘reverence’ used in a grammar exercise

Which adjective best describes the narrative style of the chapter

Explain separation of powers in one sentence.

Compare constitutional and absolute monarchy in two key points.

Analyse why oligarchies can exist within democracies.

Evaluate the challenges of implementing direct democracy today.

Discuss the role of independent judiciary in preserving democracy.

How did the Uttaramerur inscriptions demonstrate early republican elements?

What would happen to democratic ideals if wealth disparity increases?

Explain why separation of powers is essential in a democracy.

Why is universal adult franchise considered a cornerstone of representative democracy?

Identify a real-world risk when judiciary loses independence.

Critically analyse why separation of powers may fail in practice.

Evaluate how digital media can influence democracy positively and negatively.

What risk does excessive executive decree pose to democracy?

Analyse the impact of low voter turnout on representative democracy.

Suggest one reform to improve judicial efficiency and justify it.

Which amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution?

Which country’s constitution inspired the Directive Principles?

Which part and schedule count did the Constitution originally have in 1950?

Which of these is NOT a Fundamental Duty?

Which illustration style decorates the original Constitution manuscript?

What is Article 44 concerning?

Which article protects monuments and places of national importance?

Which schedule deals with allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha?

Which constitution inspired the Directive Principles?

Which figure illustrated the original manuscript of the Constitution?

Which of these is NOT a Fundamental Duty?

Which schedule allocates seats in the Rajya Sabha?

Which figure represents the Preamble text in the PDF?

Which part of the Constitution lists Fundamental Duties?

What alloy are modern coins in India largely made from?

Which modern security feature helps visually impaired persons identify currency notes?

What is the significance of the Varaha motif on Chalukya coins?

The transition from barter to coinage primarily addressed which two issues?

Which of these was NOT an ancient problem solved by money?

Which medium allowed Chinese traders to use paper money first?

Which chapter activity involves reading lines from the Arthashastra?

Which of these is NOT a type of certification mark discussed in the chapter?

What practice described by Kauṭilya ensured fair measurement of clarified butter (ghee)?

Which of the following activities is NOT considered a public good?

Activity: After visiting a market, students are asked to list observed features. Which feature is LEAST likely?