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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Mains - GS-II
8 shown2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.13
Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
Polity (GS-II)
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.15
Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.16
Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.17
"Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchal." Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.19
Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India?
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.20
The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.
GS-II
Mains - GS-III
12 shown2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.1
Explain the difference between computing methodology of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.2
Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.3
How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers?
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.4
How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India's water crisis?
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.5
How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.6
Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.7
Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India's National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.8
Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.10
Keeping in view India's internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.11
Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.12
Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth. Discuss in the light of India's experience.
GS-III