20 questions
General Studies Paper I
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020
- Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone.
- Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate.
- COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.
- Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi- cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.
- Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.
- The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.
- How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India?
- Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movements.
- Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.
- The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples.
- Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.
- Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.
- Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?
- Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.
- How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer.
- Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer.
- The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.
- Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.
- Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.
- India has immense potential for solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate.