UPSC Mains 2018 General Studies Paper I
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Question Paper Specific Instructions
- There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
- All questions are compulsory.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Answers to Questions No. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Questions No. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
- Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
Answer in about 150 wordsAssess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.
Answer in about 150 wordsThrow light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
Answer in about 150 wordsWhy is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?
Answer in about 150 wordsWhy is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?
Answer in about 150 wordsDefine mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.
Answer in about 150 wordsWhat are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?
Answer in about 150 words"Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India." Comment.
Answer in about 150 words'Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.' Explain by giving reasons.
Answer in about 150 wordsHow the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.
Answer in about 150 wordsThe Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.
Answer in about 250 wordsDiscuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.
Answer in about 250 wordsWhy indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?
Answer in about 250 words"The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system." How can it be made effective in urban areas?
Answer in about 250 wordsDefining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.
Answer in about 250 wordsWhat is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
Answer in about 250 wordsMention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.
Answer in about 250 words'Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.' Substantiate your view.
Answer in about 250 words'Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.' Elucidate.
Answer in about 250 words'Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
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