UPSC Mains 2021, GS Paper 1
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- 1Q1.Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.10 marks · Literature
- 2Q2.Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.10 marks · Socio-Religious Reform Movements
- 3Q3.Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States.10 marks · Political Consolidation (the "Integration" Phase)
- 4Q4.Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.10 marks · Natural Hazards and Disasters
- 5Q5.Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.10 marks · Resources and planning
- 6Q6.What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use ? Explain with examples.10 marks · Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
- 7Q7.Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.10 marks · The Earth
- 8Q8.Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer.10 marks · Introduction
- 9Q9.Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.10 marks · Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
- 10Q10.Examine the role of 'Gig Economy' in the process of empowerment of women in India.10 marks · Role of women and women's organization
- 11Q11.To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment.15 marks · The Struggle Begins (early phase)
- 12Q12.Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.15 marks · Role of Masses and Personalities
- 13Q13.“There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement.15 marks · World Wars
- 14Q14.Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.15 marks · Landforms
- 15Q15.How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain.15 marks · Climate
- 16Q16.Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.15 marks · Resources and planning
- 17Q17.What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India ?15 marks · International Trade / Transport and Activities
- 18Q18.Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail.15 marks · Population and associated issues
- 19Q19.What is Cryptocurrency ? How does it affect global society ? Has it been affecting Indian society also ?15 marks · Effects of globalization on Indian society
- 20Q20.How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values ? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.15 marks · Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India