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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Mains - GS-I
20 shown2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.1
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
Indian Art Heritage
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.2
Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.
Historical Sources and Travellers Accounts
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
Gandhian Thoughts
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.4
Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?
Satellite Navigation Technology
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?
Environment
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.8
Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India. Comment.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.9
Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing. Explain by giving reasons.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.
GS-I
2018•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