20 questions
General Studies Paper I
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024
- 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?
- What is the phenomenon of cloudbursts? Explain.
- Estimate the contribution of the Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
- Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the rig vedic to the later vedic period.
- Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.
- What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results
- What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
- Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.
- In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?
- What is the concept of 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.
- What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
- What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
- What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?
- Though the great Cholas are no more, their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture. Comment.
- The groundwater potential of the Gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
- Globalization has increased the urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?
- Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of the affirmative actions envisaged by the constitutions. Comment
- How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the balance of power?
- Critically analyze the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.
- How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?