UPSC Mains 2018, GS Paper 1
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- 1Q1.Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.10 marks · Art Forms
- 2Q2.Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.10 marks · Indian Culture - Ancient Times
- 3Q3.Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.10 marks · Role of Masses and Personalities
- 4Q4.Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed ? How does it help in navigation ?10 marks · Resources and planning
- 5Q5.Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?10 marks · Resources and planning
- 6Q6.Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.10 marks · The Earth
- 7Q7.What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?10 marks · Water (Oceans)
- 8Q8."Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India." Comment.10 marks · Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
- 9Q9.Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.' Explain by giving reasons.10 marks · Poverty and developmental issues
- 10Q10.How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism ? Discuss.10 marks · Secularism
- 11Q11.The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.15 marks · Indian Culture - Medieval Times
- 12Q12.Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.15 marks · Administrative and Socio-Economic Reorganization
- 13Q13.Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?15 marks · Colonialism
- 14Q14."The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system." How can it be made effective in urban areas?15 marks · Resources and planning
- 15Q15.Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.15 marks · Resources and planning
- 16Q16.What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying Industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.15 marks · International Trade / Transport and Activities
- 17Q17.Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.15 marks · Poverty and developmental issues
- 18Q18.Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.' Substantiate your view.15 marks · Role of women and women's organization
- 19Q19.Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.' Elucidate.15 marks · Effects of globalization on Indian society
- 20Q20.Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations.15 marks · Communalism