Mains Answer Writing

Practice structured answer writing with actual UPSC Mains questions

GS-I2022Q.1

How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?

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GS-I2022Q.2

Why did the armies of the British East India Company - mostly comprising of Indian soldiers - win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the then Indian rulers? Give reasons.

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GS-I2022Q.3

Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.

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GS-I2022Q.4

Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.

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GS-I2022Q.5

Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.

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GS-I2022Q.6

Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'.

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GS-I2022Q.7

Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.

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GS-I2022Q.8

Explore and evaluate the impact of 'Work From Home' on family relationships.

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GS-I2022Q.9

How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?

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GS-I2022Q.10

Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?

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GS-I2022Q.11

The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.

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GS-I2022Q.12

Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.

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GS-I2022Q.13

Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

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GS-I2022Q.14

What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.

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GS-I2022Q.15

Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

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GS-I2022Q.16

Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.

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GS-I2022Q.17

Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How?

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GS-I2022Q.18

Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.

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GS-I2022Q.19

Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.

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GS-I2022Q.20

Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.

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