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The Mahakumbh Mela is a grand Hindu pilgrimage and festival held every 12 years at four sacred riverbanks: Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. Its history dates back to ancient times, with references in Hindu scriptures like the Puranas and the Mahabharata. According to legend, during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), drops of amrita (nectar of immortality) fell at these four locations, making them spiritually significant. The first recorded historical mention of the Kumbh Mela is found in the accounts of the Chinese traveler Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) in the 7th century CE. Over time, the festival has grown into the largest religious gathering in the world, attracting millions of devotees, sadhus, and tourists from across the globe.

The advantages of Mahakumbh include its deep spiritual and cultural significance. It fosters unity among people, promotes religious tourism, and boosts the local economy by creating employment opportunities. It is also a platform for saints, scholars, and devotees to exchange spiritual knowledge. Additionally, the festival attracts international attention, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage.

However, the disadvantages include overcrowding, which can lead to stampedes, sanitation issues, and the spread of diseases due to inadequate hygiene facilities. The large-scale gathering puts immense pressure on local resources and infrastructure, leading to environmental concerns like water pollution and waste accumulation. Managing security and ensuring smooth logistics for such a massive event is also a challenge. Despite these issues, Mahakumbh remains a significant religious and cultural event in India.

Hello Poornima,

For DU admissions , if you want History , you can choose combinations based on your interest and career goals . Some good options are:

1. History + Political Science + Economics – Ideal for UPSC, law, or policymaking.
   
   
2. History + English + Sociology – Great for journalism, research, or teaching.
   
   
3. History + Geography + Political Science – Good for civil services and international relations.
   
   
4. History + Philosophy + Psychology – Best for academics, writing, or counseling.

Check DU’s course structure and CUET subject requirements before finalizing your combination!

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Hello Poornima,

Yes, you can choose Hindi as a domain subject in CUET (UG) since you have Hindi Elective in Class 12. However, universities may have specific subject requirements for different courses.

For Humanities courses , your subjects ( Hindi Elective, English Core, Home Science, History, Hindustani Music Vocal ) align with CUET domains, but you should check the eligibility criteria of your preferred universities. Some may require additional subjects or specific combinations.

Visit the CUET official website or your target university’s admission portal to confirm subject eligibility before applying.

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Whether you get a Minor Degree Completion Certificate in History while doing B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science depends on your university's rules. Generally, a minor degree requires completing a set number of credits beyond just choosing it as a General Elective. Check your university's academic policy for confirmation.

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Here are the features of Indian History :-

You're considering colleges for BA Hons in Political Science with a minor in History. You want government colleges outside of Delhi University.

Here's my advice:

1. Panjab University, Chandigarh is a great option. It's a well-established university with a strong Political Science department.

2. University of Hyderabad is another excellent choice. It's a central university with a good reputation for social sciences.

3. Presidency University, Kolkata, is also worth considering. It's a historic university with a strong focus on liberal arts.

All three colleges offer a minor in History, and you can take it as a Generic Elective (GE) option.

Hope this helps!!!

Hello aspirant,

Students who wish to pursue undergraduate degrees at esteemed central and state institutions must take the CUET, a nationwide exam administered by the NTA.

Aspirants can solve the previous year question paper to get the idea of exam pattern and its difficulty level.

To get the previous year question paper, you can visit our site through following link:

https://university.careers360.com/articles/cuet-question-papers

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Yes, if you pursue Political Science (Honours) and consistently choose History as your General Elective (GE) subject across all semesters, it can be considered as your Minor subject, depending on your university’s curriculum structure. Many universities follow the Major-Minor system, where the Honours subject is the Major, and a consistently chosen GE can be recognized as a Minor

Hello Amandeep,

No, you are not eligible for the District Forest Officer (DFO) in Uttarakhand with a BA degree in Maths, History, and Politics .

To become a DFO , you need a Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering (preferably Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, etc.). The recruitment is done through the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) or Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam .

If you are interested, you can pursue a Master’s in Forestry/Environmental Science or prepare for UKPSC Civil Services for administrative roles in the forest department.

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The UGC NET December 2024 examination , administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) was conducted from January 3 to January 16, 2025. The exam comprised two papers :

Paper 1 : Assessed general teaching and research aptitude , covering areas such as reasoning ability, comprehension and general awareness.

Paper 2 : Focused on subject-specific knowledge with History being one of the subjects offered.

As of now , the official question papers for the December 2024 cycle are not yet available on the NTA's official website . However , candidates can access previous years question papers to aid in their preparation .

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