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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Mains - GS-I
8 shown2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.19
Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?
String (e.g. Modern History, CSAT, Polity)
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.20
How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer.
Education and Human Resources
Mains - GS-II
12 shown2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act. Comment.
Electoral Politics and Representation
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission. Discuss.
Transparency and Accountability
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer.
Federalism
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
'Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker'! Do you think this practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India?
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
"Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance". In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
"The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government". Discuss.
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Polity
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
'Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries'. Comment with examples.
Polity
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.11
Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.
Polity
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.
Polity