20 questions
General Studies Paper I
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2023
- Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian Society.
- Do you think marriage as a sacrament in loosing its value in Modern India?
- What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?
- Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.
- Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.
- Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
- How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?
- Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
- Why is the South-West monsoon called ‘Purvaiya’ (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?
- Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.
- Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?
- What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
- Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
- How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?
- Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
- From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.
- Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.
- What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence Indian society?
- Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?
- Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?