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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Mains - GS-I
20 shown2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.1
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.2
Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.4
Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.
String (e.g. Modern History, CSAT, Polity)
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India?
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.8
Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.9
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.
GS-I
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.
GS-I
2020•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