Mains Answer Writing

Practice structured answer writing with actual UPSC Mains questions

GS-I2025Q.1

Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.

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GS-I2025Q.2

Examine the main aspects of Akbar's religious syncretism.

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GS-I2025Q.3

The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life. Elucidate.

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GS-I2025Q.4

How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples.

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GS-I2025Q.5

What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples.

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GS-I2025Q.6

Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.

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GS-I2025Q.7

What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.

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GS-I2025Q.8

How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice?

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GS-I2025Q.9

The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness - Elucidate.

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GS-I2025Q.10

Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer.

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GS-I2025Q.11

Mahatma Jotirao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

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GS-I2025Q.12

Trace India's consolidation process during early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations.

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GS-I2025Q.13

The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.

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GS-I2025Q.14

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?

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GS-I2025Q.15

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?

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GS-I2025Q.16

1. The delivery reached its destination just <u>about</u> time. 2. The evidence presented by Shyam states something different <u>than</u> what is being presented by Ram. 3. That is the difference <u>of</u> somebody doing his duty and not doing his duty. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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GS-I2025Q.17

1. <u>Amidst</u> the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away. 2. There was not a single person <u>amongst</u> those assembled who was willing to become the leader. 3. <u>Among</u> the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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GS-I2025Q.18

1. Raj's apartment was three floors <u>underneath</u> the Subramanian residence. 2. There was little space <u>below</u> the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in. 3. <u>Inside</u> the box was the secret he had been searching for all his life. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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GS-I2025Q.19

1. The ship <u>put in</u> at the first available port to repair its damaged hull. 2. The advertisement was <u>put out</u> for wide circulation. 3. The matter had become so urgent that it could not be <u>put off</u> for another day. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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GS-I2025Q.20

1. It is widely acknowledged that he <u>takes after</u> his aunt. 2. He was reluctant to <u>take in</u> any more responsibility. 3. He assured the client that he would <u>take out</u> the matter at the first given opportunity. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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