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Mains PYQ

GS Paper I · History, Geography & Indian Society · 250 Marks · 3 Hours

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Total Questions20Official paper requirements
Total Marks250 MAggregate syllabus score
Allowed Duration180 minStrict exam duration limit
Answer EvalReadyEvaluation flow framework

GS Paper I2018

20 questions
Q. 1

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

10 M
Q. 2

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

10 M
Q. 3

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

10 M
Q. 4

Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

10 M
Q. 5

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?

10 M
Q. 6

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

10 M
Q. 7

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

10 M
Q. 8

Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

10 M
Q. 9

Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.

10 M
Q. 10

How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.

10 M
Q. 11

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

15 M
Q. 12

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

15 M
Q. 13

Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

15 M
Q. 14

The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas?

15 M
Q. 15

Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

15 M
Q. 16

What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India ? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.

15 M
Q. 17

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

15 M
Q. 18

Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.' Substantiate your view.

15 M
Q. 19

Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.' Elucidate.

15 M
Q. 20

Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

15 M