UPSC Mains 2016, GS Paper 1
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- 1Q1.Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.12 marks · Architecture
- 2Q2.Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.12 marks · Indian Culture - Medieval Times
- 3Q3.Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India.12 marks · Revolt of 1857
- 4Q4.Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.12 marks · Role of Masses and Personalities
- 5Q5.Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.12 marks · Role of Masses and Personalities
- 6Q6.Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?12 marks · Reorganization of States (the "Linguistic" Phase)
- 7Q7.The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.12 marks · Decolonization
- 8Q8.To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.12 marks · Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
- 9Q9."An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation." Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.12 marks · Poverty and developmental issues
- 10Q10.Why are the tribals in India referred to as 'the Scheduled Tribes'? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.12 marks · Social empowerment
- 11Q11.With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the 'Smart City Programme'.12 marks · Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
- 12Q12.What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.12 marks · Regionalism
- 13Q13.Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.12 marks · Climate
- 14Q14."The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides." Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.12 marks · Natural Hazards and Disasters
- 15Q15.The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain.12 marks · Resources and planning
- 16Q16.South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.12 marks · Indian Trade / Transport
- 17Q17.Major cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.12 marks · Natural Hazards and Disasters
- 18Q18.Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.12 marks · Resources and planning
- 19Q19.Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.12 marks · Indian Trade / Transport
- 20Q20.In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?12 marks · Resources and planning