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UPSC Mains 2020-General Studies-I (Question Paper)
- The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movements. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India? (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi- cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree? (Answer in 250 words) 15
- How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15
