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2026GS IV · Question 1Ethics question

Owing to paucity of time, a university professor generates a Ph.D. evaluation

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2026GS IV · Question 2Ethics question

An endangered tribe has developed a severe skeletal deformity. A university

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2026GS IV · Question 3Ethics question

constitutional democracy equates to endorsing ‘anarchy’. How should modern

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2026GS IV · Question 4Ethics question

the family of a female patient for surgery. This led the patient to reluctantly

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2026GS IV · Question 5Ethics question

Usually schools, working in remote areas, do not fully comply with government

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2026GS IV · Question 6Ethics question

On the request of his Personal Assistant (PA), the District Magistrate (DM)

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2026GS IV · Question 7Ethics case study

A closer examination suggested that the tumor could be malignant

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2026GS IV · Question 8Ethics case study

Ravi is a senior police officer with vast experience in riot control and cyber-policing

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2026GS IV · Question 9Ethics case study

Seema is a senior bureaucrat with a reputation of honesty and professional

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2026GS IV · Question 10Ethics case study

Vikas is a government officer with over a decade of service in public administration

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2026GS IV · Question 11Ethics case study

Rajapuram is a border district. Jhara and Biru, its two major communities are in

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General Studies Paper IVEthics case studiesSection B
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2026GS IV · Question 12Ethics case study

Ajit has been recently promoted as the Head of the Department of Weapon Sales

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2026GS III · Question 1General Studies question

What do you mean by Digital Rupee? In this context, explain the working and

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General Studies Paper IIIEconomy & industry
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2026GS III · Question 2General Studies question

Examine the view that financial inclusion is an integral part of social and economic

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General Studies Paper IIIEconomy & industry
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2026GS III · Question 3General Studies question

Describe the various Technology Missions initiated in Indian agriculture and

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General Studies Paper IIIAgriculture
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2026GS III · Question 4General Studies question

Explain the factors responsible for inefficiency of agri-produce marketing. How

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2026GS III · Question 5General Studies question

Explain by giving two examples, how biotechnology has helped the Indian farmers

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2026GS III · Question 6General Studies question

Distinguish between a Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) and a thermal nuclear reactor. In

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General Studies Paper IIIScience & technology
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2026GS III · Question 7General Studies question

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2026GS III · Question 8General Studies question

Discuss the aim and goals of Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework

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General Studies Paper IIIEnvironment & disasters
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2026GS III · Question 9General Studies question

Explain how fake news and disinformation pose threat to Internal Security and

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General Studies Paper IIIInternal security
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2026GS III · Question 10General Studies question

Ladakh is strategically located between China and Pakistan. As a measure to win

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2026GS III · Question 11General Studies question

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2026GS III · Question 12General Studies question

How are startups in India promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and employment ?

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2026GS III · Question 13General Studies question

How Indian agriculture has been transformed from food scarcity to food surplus

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2026GS III · Question 14General Studies question

Discuss the different types of subsidies and supports provided by the Government of

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2026GS III · Question 15General Studies question

Mention salient features of ‘Mission Drishti’. Discuss the imaging techniques used

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2026GS III · Question 16General Studies question

What is agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Explain its working. Describe its

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General Studies Paper IIIScience & technology
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2026GS III · Question 17General Studies question

What are the challenges to solid waste management in India? Discuss the

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2026GS III · Question 18General Studies question

Analyse this statement with suitable examples from India. Also discuss the

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2026GS III · Question 19General Studies question

Separatist movements have been one of the major factors contributing to militancy

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2026GS III · Question 20General Studies question

Discuss counterfeit currency and money laundering as major sources of terror

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General Studies Paper IIIInternal security
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2026GS II · Question 1General Studies question

Right to privacy relating to self-identity

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2026GS II · Question 2General Studies question

forming a backward class.” In the light of this statement, discuss the evolution

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2026GS II · Question 3General Studies question

Examine whether the constitutional office of the Lok Sabha Speaker has

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2026GS II · Question 4General Studies question

Is the right to vote a fundamental right ? Discuss the position of the Election

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2026GS II · Question 5General Studies question

Do constitutional bodies like the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

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2026GS II · Question 6General Studies question

Does India’s tribal development policy reflect the aspirations for a socially

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2026GS II · Question 7General Studies question

Malnutrition, social equity and welfare governance

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2026GS II · Question 8General Studies question

The generalist structure of the Indian Civil Services

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2026GS II · Question 9General Studies question

The Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness

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2026GS II · Question 10General Studies question

amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South.” Explain the role of

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General Studies Paper IIInternational relations
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2026GS II · Question 11General Studies question

The Governor in the federal polity

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2026GS II · Question 12General Studies question

What is meant by judicial legislation ? In this context, discuss the verdicts of

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2026GS II · Question 13General Studies question

How far has the Indian federal framework been successful in accommodating

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2026GS II · Question 14General Studies question

Examine how the separation of powers is practised in India compared to the

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2026GS II · Question 15General Studies question

To what extent do pressure groups, social movements and corporate lobbies ‘

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2026GS II · Question 16General Studies question

“Transparency and accountability in governance are not about controlling

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2026GS II · Question 17General Studies question

Can the constitutional mandate of rights-based welfare be effectively realised

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2026GS II · Question 18General Studies question

Education as welfare obligation or strategic investment

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2026GS II · Question 19General Studies question

“India’s global diaspora acts as a living bridge, as a critical economic factor and

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General Studies Paper IIInternational relations
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2026GS II · Question 20General Studies question

“China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed South Asia from a

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2026GS I · Question 1General Studies question

Analyze the importance of Ashokan inscriptions for reconstructing Mauryan history

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General Studies Paper IHistory & culture
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2026GS I · Question 2General Studies question

Discuss the impact of Macaulay’s Minute on colonial administration and education

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2026GS I · Question 3General Studies question

The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized

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2026GS I · Question 4General Studies question

What is the Fujiwhara effect? Explain its impact on the movement and intensity of

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2026GS I · Question 5General Studies question

“Tundra regions are ecologically fragile but economically important.” Examine this

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2026GS I · Question 6General Studies question

Discuss the role of aeolian processes in desertification and land degradation

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2026GS I · Question 7General Studies question

“Water resources are both an asset and a source of conflict in South Asia.” Examine

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2026GS I · Question 8General Studies question

Unity in diversity remains the defining feature of Indian society despite the

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2026GS I · Question 9General Studies question

How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy

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2026GS I · Question 10General Studies question

Do you think digital technology promotes social empowerment? Explain with

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2026GS I · Question 11General Studies question

Vijayanagara architecture exemplifies the amalgamation of past traditions with

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2026GS I · Question 12General Studies question

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2026GS I · Question 13General Studies question

The model of planned economy was adopted in India to address the regional

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2026GS I · Question 14General Studies question

Compare the Loo, Chinook and Foehn winds with respect to their regions of

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2026GS I · Question 15General Studies question

Analyze the role of satellite-based technologies in achieving climate-smart

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2026GS I · Question 16General Studies question

“The centre of global trade is gradually shifting from the Atlantic region to the

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2026GS I · Question 17General Studies question

Analyze the major drivers of human-induced land-use changes in India and their

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2026GS I · Question 18General Studies question

Is caste disappearing in urban India? Illustrate your answer with examples

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2026GS I · Question 19General Studies question

Critically examine the challenges of demographic transition in contemporary India

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2026GS I · Question 20General Studies question

Evaluate the impact of globalization on Indian youths with reference to social,

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2026Essay · Topic 1Essay topic

Oxymorons reflect the ironies of life

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2026Essay · Topic 2Essay topic

A grateful mind is very beautiful

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2026Essay · Topic 3Essay topic

A thorn is a changed bud

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2026Essay · Topic 4Essay topic

When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled

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2026Essay · Topic 5Essay topic

Nature is the symbol of the spirit

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2026Essay · Topic 6Essay topic

A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers

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2026Essay · Topic 7Essay topic

Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course

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2026Essay · Topic 8Essay topic

A good leader is one who follows the followers

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2025GS IV · Question 1Ethics question

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2025GS IV · Question 2Ethics question

analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political

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2025GS IV · Question 3Ethics question

Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations

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2025GS IV · Question 4Ethics question

schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical

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2025GS IV · Question 5Ethics question

“One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life.” Analyse this

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2025GS IV · Question 6Ethics question

It is said that for an ethical work culture, there must be code of ethics in place

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2025GS IV · Question 7Ethics case study

country for the last two years. In the month of August heavy rains lashed the

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2025GS IV · Question 8Ethics case study

In line with the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Indian

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2025GS IV · Question 9Ethics case study

Subash is Secretary, PWD in the State Government. He is a senior officer, known

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2025GS IV · Question 10Ethics case study

responsible for managing and coordinating various administrative tasks to ensure

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2025GS IV · Question 11Ethics case study

Social Welfare Program that aimed at fulfilling the ‘Right to Work’ provisions made

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2025GS IV · Question 12Ethics case study

Ashok is Divisional Commissioner of one of the border districts of the North East

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2025GS III · Question 1General Studies question

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2025GS III · Question 2General Studies question

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2025GS III · Question 4General Studies question

Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of

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2025GS III · Question 5General Studies question

The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few

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2025GS III · Question 6General Studies question

How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by

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2025GS III · Question 7General Studies question

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2025GS III · Question 8General Studies question

Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What

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2025GS III · Question 9General Studies question

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2025GS III · Question 10General Studies question

The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will

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2025GS III · Question 11General Studies question

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2025GS III · Question 12General Studies question

Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What

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2025GS III · Question 13General Studies question

Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are

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2025GS III · Question 14General Studies question

Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the

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2025GS III · Question 15General Studies question

How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of

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2025GS III · Question 16General Studies question

India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the

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2025GS III · Question 17General Studies question

Mineral resources are fundamental to the country’s economy and these are

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2025GS III · Question 18General Studies question

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2025GS III · Question 19General Studies question

What are the major challenges to internal security and peace process in the

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2025GS III · Question 20General Studies question

Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade ? Discuss maritime

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2025GS II · Question 1General Studies question

Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People

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Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system

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Compare and contrast the President’s power to pardon in India and in the USA

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Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the

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“The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of

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e-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end

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Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than

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2025GS II · Question 9General Studies question

India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and

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“Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the

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Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative

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2025GS II · Question 13General Studies question

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the

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Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of

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What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness,

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Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of

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responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution

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2025GS II · Question 18General Studies question

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the

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“Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and is

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“The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of

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2025GS I · Question 1General Studies question

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‘The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of

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How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of

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What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to

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Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation

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What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their

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How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and

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The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of

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Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture ?

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The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world

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of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil

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come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India - Comment

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Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement

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Truth knows no color

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Thought finds a world and creates one also

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Best lessons are learnt through bitter experiences. i

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Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone

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The years teach much which the days never know

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It is best to see life as a journey, not as a destination

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Contentment is natural wealth; luxury is artificial poverty

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Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view. 10

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With multipronged strategy of the Central and State Governments

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mid-sized city. She has been made in-charge of the new super speciality center

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With the summer heat being exceptionally severe this year, the district

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company known for its cutting-edge research in pharmaceuticals

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Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the

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What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the

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What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms

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Explain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India

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What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life

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What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways?

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Discuss the various mitigation measures to deal with this problem and also the

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What role do environmental NGOs and activists play in influencing Environmental

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Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country

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Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act,

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Discuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour

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What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this

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What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times?

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Elucidate' the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India

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The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the

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What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What

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What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a

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Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the

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India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with

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What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security

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Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular

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Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain

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“The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of

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Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at local level and bring out the

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Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they

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The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the

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‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply

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Critically analyse India’s evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the

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What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination

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Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under

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What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State

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Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it,

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Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US constitution

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The Citizens’ charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration

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Ina crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role

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process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and

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‘Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.’ Evaluate the

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Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on

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Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the

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Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and

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What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results

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What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical

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Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in

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What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards such a

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Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment

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Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have

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In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration

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“Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great

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How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the

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How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of

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The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it

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What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?

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What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the

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What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the

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Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged

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from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and

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Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India’s

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Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them

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The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind

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There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path

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The doubter is a true man of science

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Social media is triggering ‘Fear of Missing Out’ amongst the youth,

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weet & feu, sa aft yer ah tac

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All ideas having large consequences are always simple

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The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing

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What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’

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“What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong

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regulations in the context of ethical decision-making ? Discuss. 10

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What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak ? Explain their relevance

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MNC and frequently out of town in connection with his work. Their two

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Vinod is an honest and sincere IAS officer. Recently, he has taken over

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You hold a responsible position in a ministry in the government. One

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GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in

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What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems

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How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural

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State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling

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Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (Al). How does AI help clinical

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Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel

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Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting

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What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is

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restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the

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Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the

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Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care

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Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in

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What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss

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The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric

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What is the main task of India’s third moon mission which could not be achieved in

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Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted a global sea

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What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of

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Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to

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Who are entitled to receive free legal aid ? Assess the role of the National Legal

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Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary

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The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to

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transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the

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‘Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO’

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Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West

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Explain the constitutional. perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant

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Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency

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Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and

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Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent

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Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different

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Do you think marriage as a sacrament is loosing its value in Modern India?

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Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian society

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Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the

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What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the

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What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period?

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How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response

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Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the

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Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in

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Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?

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Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor

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Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism

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Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team

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Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic

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Not all who wander are lost

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Girls are weighed down by restrictions, boys with demands — two equally

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Mathematics is the music of reason

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A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity

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Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in

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Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer ‘

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What does each of the following quotations mean to you?

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Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles

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the capital of a border State after rendering 20 years of service. Ramesh’s mother

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part of his job profile, among others, he was entrusted with the task of overseeing

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Control Board to ensure compliance and its follow-up. In that region, there were

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Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. 10

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The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health

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surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose

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What are the maritime security challenges in India ? Discuss the

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What are the main bottlenecks in upstream and downstream process of

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What is Integrated Farming System ? How is it helpful to small and marginal

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much in the news since then. What are its unique features which make it

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What is the basic principle behind vaccine development ? How do vaccines

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Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain

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Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the

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What are the different elements of cyber security ? Keeping in view the

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violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues

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“The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the

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Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake

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The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the

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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal

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Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit

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Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a

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Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the

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Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and

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Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the

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Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and

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Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for

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How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s

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‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy

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How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social

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Why did the armies of the British East India Company — mostly comprising of

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Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth

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Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their

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Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships

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How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with

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Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts

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The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a

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Discuss. the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage

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Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and

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What are the forces that influence ocean currents ? Describe their role in fishing

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Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major

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Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade

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Analyse the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion

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Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an

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Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world

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Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence

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Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world

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History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man

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A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for

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The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining

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You cannot step twice in the same river

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A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities

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Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right

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Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil

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Impact of digital technology as reliable source of input for rational decision

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What does each of the following quotations mean to you?

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Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of

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“Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face

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“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable

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Sunil is a young civil servant and has a reputation for his competence, integrity,

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You are Vice Principal of a degree college in one of the middle-class towns. Principal

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of a particular state. You have been selected as project manager of this prestigious

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has quickly spread to various

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A reputed food product company based in India developed a food product for the

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Pawan is working as an officer in the State Government for the last ten years. Asa

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Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross

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Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the

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How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the

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How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water

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Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders

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Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs)

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What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013 ? How

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Describe the major outcomes of the 26% session of the Conference of the

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Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the

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Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state

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Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and

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How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values ?

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Philosophy of wantlessness is Utopian, while materialism is a chimera

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Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world

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What is research, but a blind date with knowledge !

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There are better practices to “best practices”

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Rajesh Kumar is a senior public servant, with a reputation of honesty and

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Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the

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Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States)

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What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success?

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Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its

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technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an

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Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the

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Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government

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Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the

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The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging

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In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health

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(Saq.Ua.3t.) Ft after at acters we Are

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“Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America

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of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897

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envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large

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The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their

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Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless stepney tyre’ to the most useful

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Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a Commission ? Do you think

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“The incedence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty

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security of the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of the Self Help Groups in

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National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development

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Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India

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Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone

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The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with

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How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the

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Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the

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Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age

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Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various

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The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional

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Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones

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India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional

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Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on

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How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the

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Life is long journey between human being and being humane

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Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self

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Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

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Culture is what we are, civilization is what we have

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There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity

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Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality

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Technology as the silent factor in international relations

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What do you understand by the term ‘public servant’ ? Reflect on the expected role

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executive, who increased the volume of sales within a short span of time

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In a modern democratic polity, there is the concept of political executive and

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In recent times, there has been an increasing concern in India to develop effective

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Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services

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Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the

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Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural

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How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and

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What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space

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environment. Analyze the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing

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The banning of Jamaat-e-Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the

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What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet

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The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in

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What are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make food grain

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Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the

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How is the Government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from

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How can biotechnology help to improve the living standards of farmers?

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environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for

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Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain

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Indian Government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending

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Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges

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From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers

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What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism? 10

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Despite Consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest

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factors, and suggest measures for their effective implementation. 10

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‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship,

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‘Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.” Discuss the

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Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national law maker is on a decline, which in

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The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent

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Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections

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‘The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised

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‘What introduces friction into the ties’ between India and the United States is that

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2019GS I · Question 1General Studies question

Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art

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The 1857 Uprising was the culmination of the recurrent big and small local

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Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples

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Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in

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Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting

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Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of

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What makes the Indian society unique in sustaining its culture ? Discuss

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What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism ?

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Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of

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Explain how the foundations of the modern world were, laid by the American

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What is water stress ? How and why does it differ regionally in India ?

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How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of

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How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic

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How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life

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Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation ? Elaborate with

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What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and

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Are we losing our local identity for the global identity ? Discuss

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2019Essay · Topic 1Essay topic

Wisdom finds truth

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Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be

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Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society

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Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success

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South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural

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Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its

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Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy

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Rise of Artificial Intelligence : the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities

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2018GS IV · Question 1Ethics question

State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil

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What is meant by public interest ? What are the principles and

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What is meant by conflict of interest ? Illustrate with examples, the '

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expressly or by clear implication.” Examine the statement with

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What do each of the following quotations mean to you in the present

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It is a State where prohibition is in force. You are recently appointed as the

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government acceded to the request and permitted the unit close to a city,

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trust through which he plans to establish a super-speciality hospital in the city

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released confidential Government documents to the press about the existence

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2018GS III · Question 1General Studies question

“Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to

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Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital

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What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the

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Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables

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Discuss the work of ‘Bose-Einstein Statistics’ done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose

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What are the impediments in disposing the huge quantities of discarded solid

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What is wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of wetland

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enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same

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parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter

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How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by

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How would the recent phenomena of protectionism and currency manipulations in

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Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production,

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How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns

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Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has

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With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy

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How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act, 2002

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Describe various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) before

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Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to

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India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has

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In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines

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Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the

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Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the

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Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary

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“The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain

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“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have

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much about critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain

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“India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which

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A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a

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Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle

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How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary

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India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the

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How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the

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Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local

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Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads

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How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food

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The Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and

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What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of

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In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the

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Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the

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Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present

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Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed ? How does

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What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones" on marine ecosystem ?

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“Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the

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How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of

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The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of

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Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the

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Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies ? Have

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“The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting

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Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture

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What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial

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‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social

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cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate

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Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India

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A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge

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Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere

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Management of Indian border disputes—a complex task

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‘The past’ is a permanent dimension of human consciousness and values

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A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both

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Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it

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Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when

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You are the head of the Human Resources department of an organisation. One

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You are the manager of a spare parts company A and you have to negotiate a

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2017GS III · Question 1General Studies question

Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do

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Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive

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Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public-Private

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Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India

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What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit ? How the

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including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and severe burns. Describe briefly what

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India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the

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Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country

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Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it

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The North-East region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze

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One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to ‘transform, energise and clean

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“Industrial growth rate has lagged-behind in the overall growth of Gross-Domestic-Product

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What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’ ? Has India been experiencing such a-growth

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What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system ? How

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Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India

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“Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change ? How

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On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the

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Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable

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The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you

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2017GS II · Question 1General Studies question

“The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument

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Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial

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“Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit

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How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this

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Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the

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hygiene needs the identification of the beneficiary segments is to be synchronized

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Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism

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Hunger and poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still

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“China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop

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What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social

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Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First

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Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the

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The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two Houses of

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To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has

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The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part

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Indian diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’

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2017GS I · Question 1General Studies question

How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta

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Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a

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Why did the ‘Moderates’ fail to carry conviction with the nation about

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What problems were germane to the decolonization process in the Malay

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How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and

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“In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for

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Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year

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In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form

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What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence,

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The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian

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Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India

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Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of

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Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional

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areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its

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In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and

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Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers

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Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the union and states in

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Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms

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Has the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world ?

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Joy is the simplest form of gratitude

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Fulfilment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth

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We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws

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‘Social media’ is inherently a selfish medium

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2016GS IV · Question 1Ethics question

Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being

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What do you understand by the terms ‘governance’, ‘good governance’

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inefficiency and obstruction in the path of national development.”

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Law and ethics are considered to be the two tools for controlling human

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Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped

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Anger is a harmful negative emotion. It is injurious to both personal life and

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You are a young, aspiring and sincere employee in a Government office

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sense of doing something for the country she returned to India. Together with

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2016GS III · Question 1General Studies question

How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the

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Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and

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institutional finance fold. Do you agrec with this for financial inclusion of the poorer

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What are ‘Smart Cities’? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it

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Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap

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Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless

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What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the

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What is allelopatliy? Discuss its role n major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture. 12%

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Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development. Identify the factors that

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Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for

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Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining

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Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the

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Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the

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which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures

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The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. a

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With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss

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The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed

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Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with

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Use of Internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major

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Discuss the essentials of the 69° Constitutional Amendment Act and

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To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note

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Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the

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Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are

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Did the Government of India Act, 1985 lay down a federal constitution ?

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“In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only

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In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low

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“Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of

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manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What

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“The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote

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What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the

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: himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. 12%

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Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of

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Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian

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Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma

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Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity? 12%

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The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated

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To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India?

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“An essential condition to eradicate poverty 1s to liberate the poor trom the process ot

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With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and

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What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of

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“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable

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The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human

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South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context

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Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India. 12%

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drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? 12%

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2016Essay · Topic 1Essay topic

If development is not engendered, it is endangered

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Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed

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Water disputes between States in federal India

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Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare

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Cooperative federalism : Myth or reality

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Cyberspace and Internet : Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run

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Near jobless growth in India : An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms

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Digital economy : A leveller or a source of economic inequality

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2015GS IV · Question 1Ethics question

What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study?

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“A mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have

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Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth

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have been identified as the bureaucratic attitude and the democratic attitude

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(a) Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications

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At the international! level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed

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Public servants are likely to confront with the issues of ‘Conflict of Interest’. What do

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flash floods and earthquakes, etc. Some of these are seasonal and often

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You are heading a district administration in a particular department. Your senior

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You are recently posted as district development officer of a district. Shortly

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2015GS III · Question 1General Studies question

The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as

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Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and

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How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm ‘a

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In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer

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What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in

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Craze for gold in Indians has led to a surge in import of gold in recent years

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There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a

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Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers

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India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), which has a database

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The frequency of earthquakes appears to have increased in the Indian

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Human rights activists constantly highlight the view that the Armed Forces

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Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a

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2015GS II · Question 1General Studies question

Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform

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The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years

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In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, ‘Panchayats’

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Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional

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Resorting to ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation

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What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during

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Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs

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The Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP), which is India’s own

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How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to

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The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it

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Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you

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Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate

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In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate

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“If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed,

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“For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory

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Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pros and cons. Critically examine. 12%

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Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in

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Project ‘Mausam’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of the Indian

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Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India-Pakistan relations. To what

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2015GS I · Question 1General Studies question

The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia

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Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but

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How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma

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It would have been difficult for the Constituent Assembly to complete its historic task of

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Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England ? Discuss the quality of life of the

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To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars ? Discuss

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Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance

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Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the

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How do you explain the statistics that show that the sex ratio in Tribes in India is more

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- Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India. 12%

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Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence

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Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is

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India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers

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The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reaching the a

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How far do you agree that the behaviour of the Indian monsoon has been changing duc to

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Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the

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What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible

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2015Essay · Topic 1Essay topic

Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole

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Quick but steady wins the race

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Character of an institution is reflected in its leader

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Education without values can make a person more clever

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Technology cannot replace manpower

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Crisis faced in India — moral or economic

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Dreams which should not let India sleep

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Can capitalism bring inclusive growth ?

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2014GS IV · Question 1Ethics question

All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness

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down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism

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integrity is dangerous and dreadful.” What do you understand by this

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Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical

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The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the

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What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In

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What does ‘accountability’ mean in the context of public service? What measures

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We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the

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globe. At the same time, there is also an increasing concern about environmental

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you for discussing some of the issues related to ethical conduct in public service

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Suppose you are the CEO of a company that manufactures specialized electronic

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the country. However, soon after joining the services, he realized that things are not

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2014GS III · Question 1General Studies question

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under the State Acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have

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“In the viliages itself no form of credit organization will be suitable except the cooperative

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Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often +

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Explain how Private Public Partnership arrangements, in long gestation infrastructure i

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National Urban Transport Policy emphasises on ‘moving people’ instead of ‘moving vehicles’. : :

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector is now set to be liberalized. What ‘ '

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attractive as are business professions, engineering or administration, and the universities tL

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Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics without Doctor’s prescription, be contributors

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In a globalized world, Inteliectual Property Rights assume significance and are a source of : :

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Should the pursuit of carbon-crédits and clean development mechanisms set up under ‘

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“The diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to :

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the airspace above their territory. What do you understand by ‘airspace’? What are the

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How does illegal transborder migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the

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In 2012, the longitudinal marking for high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65 degrees

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China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic

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Starting from inventing the “basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive ~ us :

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Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its

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* The ‘Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members’ as envisaged in

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: The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the:

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general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased

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Das “The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian

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: National Human Rights Commission: (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its e

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With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm :

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India has recently signed to become founding member“of New Development Bank (NDB)

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Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its

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20145 supplied PDF papers · Essay, GS I, GS II, GS III, GS IV

Essay

General Studies Paper I

General Studies Paper II

General Studies Paper III

General Studies Paper IV

20135 supplied PDF papers · Essay, GS I, GS II, GS III, GS IV

Essay

General Studies Paper I

General Studies Paper II

General Studies Paper III

General Studies Paper IV

20123 supplied PDF papers · Essay, GS I, GS II

Essay

General Studies Paper I

General Studies Paper II

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How to use UPSC Mains previous-year papers

Choose a year and the paper you intend to practise. The question finder is useful for a quick, focused session: type a phrase such as “monsoon,” “federalism,” or “agriculture,” or use the broad subject-area filter. The paper library is better when you want to attempt an entire question paper in its original order. Both views lead to the same PDF files supplied in the linked Drive folder.

Open the PDF and read its own directions first. The number of questions, section layout, choice rules, word limits and marks can differ between older and newer papers. A General Studies question may continue onto the next physical PDF page. An Ethics case study may have several lettered parts after a long situation. The reader starts at the indexed page, but you must use its next-page control to see the whole task.

For a short answer-practice session, select one question, decide what the directive asks you to do, outline two or three relevant points, then write within the word limit printed beside that question. “Discuss,” “examine,” “analyse” and “evaluate” require different kinds of reasoning. A strong answer responds to the precise directive and connects evidence to an argument; a large list of remembered facts is not enough by itself.

Essay practice works differently. In the modern papers in this collection, Section A and Section B offer alternative topics, and candidates choose one from each section. Study the exact essay directions in the year you opened before attempting a timed response. The index lists individual topics to make them searchable; they are choices, not eight essays that a candidate must write.

For General Studies I, examine how the prompt uses history, culture, society or geography. For General Studies II, pay attention to the constitutional, governance, welfare or international-relations frame. General Studies III questions often connect economic development, agriculture, technology, environment, disaster management or security to practical policy choices. General Studies IV asks you to reason about ethics, integrity and public administration; its case studies need a clear choice, consequences and justification. The broad tags on this page help discovery, but an individual question can span more than one area.

After you finish, compare your answer with the wording and marks in the original paper. Keep a log of the question number, year, paper, your missed demand and a concrete next step. For instance, if you described a policy but did not evaluate its limits, write a brief counterpoint on the next attempt. Revisit a related question from a different year to see whether the improvement transfers.

What this archive covers

The supplied Drive collection has five papers for each year from 2013 through 2026: Essay, General Studies I, II, III and IV. It also has three older PDFs for 2012: Essay and General Studies I and II. That makes 73 supplied paper files. The question finder indexes main numbered questions and essay topic choices. A lettered subpart is included under its parent question, not counted as a separate result.

This is a focused General Studies and Essay library. UPSC also publishes optional-subject and qualifying-language papers, but those files are absent from the supplied folder, so they are not represented as if they were available here. The official UPSC previous-question-papers page is linked at the end for broader coverage. The 2012 files are third-party scans with an earlier structure; the 2012 General Studies files are Hindi-only. Use them for historical practice and check the current exam instructions separately.

All 73 PDFs are scanned. Search previews were produced from optical character recognition and then checked against the paper structure; OCR can still miss words, punctuation or question numerals. A result marked “nearby page” has an uncertain vertical starting point in the scan and opens the nearest indexed physical page. It does not replace reading the original question. Do not copy a preview into an answer plan without checking the scan.

“PDF page” means the file’s physical page number, starting at one, rather than a printed booklet number. The 2013 Essay file has its topic page before its instructions page in the supplied scan, so its topic buttons lead to page one. Some other files have a cover page, placing the first numbered question on page two. These details explain why opening a question directly is more useful than relying on the printed page label.

Use the archive as a practice and discovery tool. It does not provide official model answers, a scoring service or a prediction of future questions. The file itself remains the authority for its content, and the official UPSC site remains the authority for current exam notices and released papers.

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Questions about UPSC Mains past papers

Know the collection’s limits, find the original prompt and practise with the correct paper.

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Which UPSC Mains papers are in this collection?

The supplied Drive folder contains 73 PDF question papers dated 2012–2026. From 2013 through 2026, it has Essay and General Studies Papers I–IV for each year. Its 2012 folder has Essay and General Studies Papers I and II only. It does not contain optional-subject or qualifying-language papers.

Does the question button open the original PDF?

Yes. It opens the selected Drive PDF inside the reader at the indexed physical page. Some older scans have unclear printed numerals, so those entries open the nearest checked page; read the surrounding page and use the page controls for continuations.

Are these answer keys or solved papers?

No. This collection contains question papers only. The short search previews are reading aids taken from OCR and may contain errors. Always check the original PDF for the exact wording, word limit and marks.

Why does the 2012 material look different?

The 2012 PDFs supplied in Drive are older third-party scans, and the two General Studies files are Hindi-only. They also follow an earlier paper structure. They remain available for historical practice but are separated from the modern five-paper collection.

How should I practise with UPSC Mains previous-year questions?

Choose a paper and year, read the original directions, and answer one numbered question or case study under a time limit. Check the required word count and marks in that PDF. Afterward, compare your work with the syllabus and an authoritative evaluation method; this page does not supply model answers.

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Source collection checked 29 September 2026. The question previews and subject tags are independent study aids. PDF ownership and notices remain with their publishers.

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