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

Mains - GS-I

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Mains - GS-II

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2018MainsGS-IIQ.1
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?
GS-II
2018MainsGS-IIQ.2
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.
GS-II
2018MainsGS-IIQ.3
Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
Polity
2018MainsGS-IIQ.4
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee.
Polity
2018MainsGS-IIQ.5
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
Polity
2018MainsGS-IIQ.6
Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate 'protection and prevention of degradation' to environment. Comment with relevant illustrations.
Environment
2018MainsGS-IIQ.7
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve 'Health for All' in India. Explain.
Social Justice
2018MainsGS-IIQ.8
E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the 'use value' of information. Explain.
Polity and Governance
2018MainsGS-IIQ.9
India's relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back. Discuss.
Polity and Governance
2018MainsGS-IIQ.10
A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India's joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018.
Polity and Governance
2018MainsGS-IIQ.11
Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine.
Polity and Governance
2018MainsGS-IIQ.12
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
Polity and Governance