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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals

Mains - GS-I

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2026MainsGS-IQ.1
Analyze the importance of Ashokan inscriptions for reconstructing Mauryan history.
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
2026MainsGS-IQ.2
Discuss the impact of Macaulay's Minute on colonial administration and education in India.
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
2026MainsGS-IQ.3
The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized. Elucidate.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.4
What is the Fujiwhara effect? Explain its impact on the movement and intensity of tropical cyclones.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.5
Tundra regions are ecologically fragile but economically important. Examine this statement critically.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.6
Discuss the role of aeolian processes in desertification and land degradation.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.7
Water resources are both an asset and a source of conflict in South Asia. Examine this statement giving examples.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.8
Unity in diversity remains the defining feature of Indian society despite the challenges from communalism and regionalism. Comment.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.9
How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.10
Do you think digital technology promotes social empowerment? Explain with examples.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.11
Vijayanagara architecture exemplifies the amalgamation of past traditions with contemporary practices. Elucidate with examples.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.12
Linguistic reorganization of Indian States was driven by popular pressure from below. Comment.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.13
The model of planned economy was adopted in India to address the regional imbalances left behind by colonial rule. Comment.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.14
Compare the Loo, Chinook and Foehn winds with respect to their regions of prevalence, their nature and climatic impacts.
Geography
2026MainsGS-IQ.15
Analyze the role of satellite-based technologies in achieving climate-smart agriculture and food security in India.
Science and Technology
2026MainsGS-IQ.16
The centre of global trade is gradually shifting from the Atlantic region to the Indo-Pacific region. Examine this statement.
Geography
2026MainsGS-IQ.17
Analyze the major drivers of human-induced land-use changes in India and their geographical consequences.
Geography
2026MainsGS-IQ.18
Is caste disappearing in urban India? Illustrate your answer with examples.
Sociology
2026MainsGS-IQ.19
Critically examine the challenges of demographic transition in contemporary India.
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2026MainsGS-IQ.20
Evaluate the impact of globalization on Indian youths with reference to social, political, economic and cultural spheres.
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