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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Mains - GS-I
8 shown2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?
Modern History
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?
Geography
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
Geography
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.
Development and Governance
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata. Substantiate your view.
Gender and Social Issues
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.19
Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society. Elucidate.
Globalization and Culture
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.20
Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
Communalism
Mains - GS-II
12 shown2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?
GS-II
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.
GS-II
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
Polity
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee.
Polity
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
Polity
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate 'protection and prevention of degradation' to environment. Comment with relevant illustrations.
Environment
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve 'Health for All' in India. Explain.
Social Justice
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the 'use value' of information. Explain.
Polity and Governance
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
India's relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back. Discuss.
Polity and Governance
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India's joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018.
Polity and Governance
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.11
Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine.
Polity and Governance
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
Polity and Governance