General Studies I

7 questions

• 2026 · Question 17 · 15 marks · 250 words

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

  • Urbanisation

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)

• 2025 · Question 8 · 10 marks · 150 words

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

  • Urbanisation
  • Urban economy

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2025, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)

• 2025 · Question 15 · 15 marks · 250 words

  How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?

  • Earth observation
  • Urbanisation

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2025, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)

• 2024 · Question 5 · 10 marks · 150 words

  Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.

  • Urbanisation

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2024, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)

• 2023 · Question 18 · 15 marks · 250 words

  Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?

  • Urbanisation

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2023, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)

• 2022 · Question 9 · 10 marks · 150 words

  How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?

  • Urbanisation
  • Urban economy

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)

• 2021 · Question 17 · 15 marks · 250 words

  What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

  • Urban economy
  • Urbanisation

  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2021, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)