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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Mains - GS-IV
4 shown2025•Mains•GS-IV•Q.9
(a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the case.
(b) Critically examine the options available to Subash in the above situation.
(c) Which of the above would be most appropriate and why?
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
2025•Mains•GS-IV•Q.10
(a) What are the options available with Rajesh in the above situation?
(b) What are the ethical issues involved in this case?
(c) Which would be the most appropriate option for Rajesh and why?
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
2025•Mains•GS-IV•Q.11
(a) What is your reaction to the above situation and how do you restore the proper functioning of MGNREGA Program in this regard?
(b) What actions would you initiate to solve the various issues listed above?
(c) How would you deal with the above situation?
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
2025•Mains•GS-IV•Q.12
(a) What are the options available with Ashok to cope with the situation?
(b) What are the ethical and legal dilemmas being faced by Ashok?
(c) Which of the options, do you think would be more appropriate for Ashok to adopt and why?
(d) In the present situation, what are the extra precautionary measures to be taken by the Border Guarding Police in dealing with soldiers in uniform?
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Mains - GS-I
16 shown2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.1
Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.2
Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.4
What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.8
Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.9
Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.
Indian Society
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?
Development and Governance
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
"Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.
Indian Art and Architecture
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
World History
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
Economic History
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
GS-I
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
GS-I