2022 · Question 1 · 10 marks · 150 words
How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?
- Temple architecture styles
General Studies I
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2022 · Question 2 · 10 marks · 150 words
Why did the armies of the British East India Company — mostly comprising of Indian soldiers — win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the then Indian rulers? Give reasons.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2022 · Question 3 · 10 marks · 150 words
Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2022 · Question 4 · 10 marks · 150 words
Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.
- Earthquakes and plate tectonics
2022 · Question 5 · 10 marks · 150 words
Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.
- Monsoon dynamics
- Heatwaves
2022 · Question 6 · 10 marks · 150 words
Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'.
- Critical minerals
2022 · Question 7 · 10 marks · 150 words
Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.
- Energy transition after the oil shock
- Energy security
2022 · Question 8 · 10 marks · 150 words
Explore and evaluate the impact of 'Work From Home' on family relationships.
- Changing family and marriage
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
2022 · Question 10 · 10 marks · 150 words
Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?
- Tribal identity
2022 · Question 11 · 15 marks · 250 words
The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.
- Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary (Oct 2025)
- J&K statehood restoration and Ladakh's demands
2022 · Question 12 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.
- Temple architecture styles
2022 · Question 13 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
- Temple architecture styles
- Inscriptions as historical sources
2022 · Question 14 · 15 marks · 250 words
What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.
- Ocean currents and marine heatwaves
- Ocean resources
2022 · Question 15 · 15 marks · 250 words
Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
- Location of industries
2022 · Question 16 · 15 marks · 250 words
Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.
- Maritime chokepoints
2022 · Question 17 · 15 marks · 250 words
Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How?
- Monsoon dynamics
2022 · Question 18 · 15 marks · 250 words
Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.
- Religion and caste status
2022 · Question 19 · 15 marks · 250 words
Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
- Religion and caste status
- Freedom of religion and minority institutions
2022 · Question 20 · 15 marks · 250 words
Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.
- Critical minerals
- IPR and technology transfer