UPSC Mains 2025, GS Paper 1
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- 1Q1.Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.10 marks · Architecture
- 2Q2.Examine the main aspects of Akbar's religious syncretism.10 marks · Indian Culture - Medieval Times
- 3Q3.The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.' Elucidate.10 marks · Art Forms
- 4Q4.How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples.10 marks · Climate
- 5Q5.What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples.10 marks · Resources and planning
- 6Q6.Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.10 marks · Resources and planning
- 7Q7.What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.10 marks · Water (Oceans)
- 8Q8.How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice ?10 marks · Poverty and developmental issues
- 9Q9.The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate.10 marks · Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
- 10Q10.Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture ? Justify your answer.10 marks · Effects of globalization on Indian society
- 11Q11.Mahatma Jotirao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.15 marks · Socio-Religious Reform Movements
- 12Q12.Trace India's consolidation process during early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations.15 marks · Political Consolidation (the "Integration" Phase)
- 13Q13.The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.15 marks · Events from the 18th Century: Revolutions
- 14Q14.Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?15 marks · Resources and planning
- 15Q15.How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?15 marks · Resources and planning
- 16Q16.Discuss how the changes in shape and sizes of continents and ocean basins of the planet take place due to tectonic movements of the crustal masses.15 marks · The Earth
- 17Q17.Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.15 marks · Resources and planning
- 18Q18.How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society ? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.15 marks · Effects of globalization on Indian society
- 19Q19.Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people's needs in a country like India - Comment.15 marks · Poverty and developmental issues
- 20Q20.Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation ? Give your opinion.15 marks · Social empowerment