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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Mains - GS-I
8 shown2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?
Science and Technology
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
1
The delivery reached its destination just about time.
2
The evidence presented by Shyam states something different than what is being presented by Ram.
3
That is the difference of somebody doing his duty and not doing his duty.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
1
Amidst the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away.
2
There was not a single person amongst those assembled who was willing to become the leader.
3
Among the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
1
Raj's apartment was three floors underneath the Subramanian residence.
2
There was little space below the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in.
3
Inside the box was the secret he had been searching for all his life.
Food Processing
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.19
1
The ship put in at the first available port to repair its damaged hull.
2
The advertisement was put out for wide circulation.
3
The matter had become so urgent that it could not be put off for another day.
GS-III
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.20
1
It is widely acknowledged that he takes after his aunt.
2
He was reluctant to take in any more responsibility.
3
He assured the client that he would take out the matter at the first given opportunity.
GS-I
Mains - GS-II
12 shown2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
Discuss the 'corrupt practices' for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute 'undue influence' and consequently a corrupt practice.
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
Compare and contrast the President's power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are 'preemptive pardons'?
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Polity
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel. Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
Polity
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
Women's social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.
Social Justice
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
e-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.
Governance
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
Governance
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate.
International Relations
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism. Elucidate.
International Relations
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.11
Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike.... In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.
Polity
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.
Polity