UPSC Mains previous year question papers

GENERAL STUDIES(PAPER 1 ) Maximum Marks : 250/ Three Hours

previous year question papers 1/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. 

previous year question papers 2/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. 

previous year question papers 3/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

previous year question papers 4/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed ? How does it help in navigation?

previous year question papers question code 5/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region ? 

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

previous year question papers question code 6/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

previous year question papers question code 7/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?

previous year question papers question code 8/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

"Caste system is assuming new identities and associationa1 forms. Hence, caste
system cannot be eradicated in India." Comment.

previous year question papers question code 9/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

'Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by
the government in India, poverty is still existing. ' Explain by giving reasons.

previous year question papers question code 10/1

(10 marks/150 word limit)

How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of
secularism? Discuss.
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previous year question papers question code 11/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

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The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

previous year question papers question code 12/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for
the economy of India.

previous year question papers question code 13/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies ? Have
they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there ?
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previous year question papers question code 14/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

"The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting
system." How can it be made effective in urban areas?

previous year question papers question code 15/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture
development in India ..

previous year question papers question code 16/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India ? Identifying industrial
corridors, explain their main characteristics.

previous year question papers question code 17/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and
explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

previous year question papers question code 18/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

'Women's movement in India has ·not addressed the issues of women of lower
social strata.' Substantiate your view.

previous year question papers question code 19/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

'Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this
cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.' Elucidate.

previous year question papers question code 20/1

(15 marks/250 word limit)

'Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue
by giving suitable illustrations.