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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Mains - GS-I
8 shown2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
"There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars." Evaluate the statement.
World History
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.
Physical Geography
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain.
Environmental Geography
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.
Economic Geography
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?
GS-I Geography and Economy
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail.
GS-I
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.19
What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also?
GS-I
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.20
How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.
GS-I
Mains - GS-II
12 shown2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
'Constitutional Morality' is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of 'Constitutional Morality' with the help of relevant judicial decisions.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India?
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
"Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India." Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
"Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development." Analyze.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
" 'Earn while you learn' scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful." Comment.
GS-II - Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
GS-II - Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
"If the last few decades were of Asia's growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa's." In the light of this statement, examine India's influence in Africa in recent years.
GS-II - Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
"The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union." Explain.
GS-II - Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.11
The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
GS-II - Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
GS-II