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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Mains - GS-II
8 shown2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.13
While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy. Comment.
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.15
Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.16
Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.
Economy
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.17
Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.
Governance
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for children's education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.
Education
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.19
How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India's position in global politics?
International Relations
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.20
Clean energy is the order of the day. Describe briefly India's changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
International Relations / Climate Policy
Mains - GS-III
12 shown2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.1
Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.
Infrastructure
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.2
Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.
Inclusive Growth
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.3
What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be made effective and transparent?
Public Distribution System
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.4
Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.
Food Processing Industry
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.5
The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?
Public Health
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.6
Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose, is deposited on the surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products?
Environmental Ecology
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.7
Discuss in detail the photochemical smog emphasizing its formation, effects and mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol.
Air Pollution
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.8
Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.
Disaster Management
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.
GS-III
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.10
What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security.
GS-III
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.11
"Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity." Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.
GS-III
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.12
Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective? Explain.
GS-III