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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Essay - Essay
8 shown2024•Essay•Essay•Q.1
Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.
Essay
2024•Essay•Essay•Q.2
The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind.
Essay
2024•Essay•Essay•Q.3
There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path.
Essay
2024•Essay•Essay•Q.4
The doubter is a true man of science.
Essay
2024•Essay•Essay•Q.5
Social media is triggering 'Fear of Missing Out' amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness.
Essay
2024•Essay•Essay•Q.6
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power.
Essay
2024•Essay•Essay•Q.7
All ideas having large consequences are always simple.
Essay
2024•Essay•Essay•Q.8
The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.
Essay
Mains - GS-I
12 shown2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.1
Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.2
Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.4
What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.8
Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.9
Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.
Indian Society
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?
Development and Governance
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
"Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.
Indian Art and Architecture
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
World History