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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Essay - Essay
8 shown2020•Essay•Essay•Q.1
Life is long journey between human being and being humane
Essay
2020•Essay•Essay•Q.2
Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self
Essay
2020•Essay•Essay•Q.3
Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that gets into them
Essay
2020•Essay•Essay•Q.4
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
Essay
2020•Essay•Essay•Q.5
Culture is what we are, civilization is what we have
Essay
2020•Essay•Essay•Q.6
There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless
Essay
2020•Essay•Essay•Q.7
Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality
String (e.g. Modern History, CSAT, Polity)
2020•Essay•Essay•Q.8
Technology as the silent factor in international relations
Technology in International Relations
Mains - GS-I
12 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