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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Mains - GS-I
20 shown2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.1
Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.2
Examine the main aspects of Akbar's religious syncretism.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.3
The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life. Elucidate.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.4
How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.8
How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice?
Society
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.9
The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness - Elucidate.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.10
Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.11
Mahatma Jotirao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.12
Trace India's consolidation process during early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.13
The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?
Science and Technology
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
1
The delivery reached its destination just about time.
2
The evidence presented by Shyam states something different than what is being presented by Ram.
3
That is the difference of somebody doing his duty and not doing his duty.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
1
Amidst the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away.
2
There was not a single person amongst those assembled who was willing to become the leader.
3
Among the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.18
1
Raj's apartment was three floors underneath the Subramanian residence.
2
There was little space below the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in.
3
Inside the box was the secret he had been searching for all his life.
Food Processing
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.19
1
The ship put in at the first available port to repair its damaged hull.
2
The advertisement was put out for wide circulation.
3
The matter had become so urgent that it could not be put off for another day.
GS-III
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.20
1
It is widely acknowledged that he takes after his aunt.
2
He was reluctant to take in any more responsibility.
3
He assured the client that he would take out the matter at the first given opportunity.
GS-I