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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Year
Mains - GS-I
16 shown2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?
Environment
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.8
Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India. Comment.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.9
Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing. Explain by giving reasons.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?
Modern History
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?
Geography
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.
GS-I
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
Geography
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.
Development and Governance
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata. Substantiate your view.
Gender and Social Issues
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.19
Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society. Elucidate.
Globalization and Culture
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.20
Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
Communalism
Mains - GS-II
4 shown2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.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
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.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
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.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
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.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