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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Year
Mains - GS-I
12 shown2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.9
How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?
Sociology (Growth of Tier 2 Cities and Middle Class Consumption)
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?
Indian Society
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.
Post-independence consolidation
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.
String (e.g. Modern History, CSAT, Polity)
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
GS-I
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.
GS-I
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
GS-I Geography
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.
GS-I Geography
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How?
GS-I Geography
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.
GS-I Society
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.19
Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
GS-I Society
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.20
Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.
GS-I
Mains - GS-II
8 shown2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court. Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.
GS-II
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute. Comment.
GS-II
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?
GS-II
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.
Economy
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment.
Social Justice
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.
Polity and Governance