2023 · Question 1 · 10 marks · 150 words
General Studies I
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2023 · Question 2 · 10 marks · 150 words
What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?
- 150 years of Vande Mataram (2025–26)
2023 · Question 3 · 10 marks · 150 words
Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.
- Industrial revolutions
2023 · Question 4 · 10 marks · 150 words
Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.
- Climate-resilient farming
- Monsoon dynamics
2023 · Question 5 · 10 marks · 150 words
Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
- River linking and water disputes
- Water for agriculture
2023 · Question 6 · 10 marks · 150 words
How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?
- Glaciers and GLOFs
2023 · Question 7 · 10 marks · 150 words
Why is the South-West Monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?
- Monsoon dynamics
2023 · Question 8 · 10 marks · 150 words
Do you think marriage as a sacrament is loosing its value in Modern India?
- Changing family and marriage
2023 · Question 9 · 10 marks · 150 words
Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian society.
- Digital addiction and youth mental health
- Women and work
2023 · Question 10 · 10 marks · 150 words
Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on socialization of children.
- Digital addiction and youth mental health
2023 · Question 11 · 15 marks · 250 words
What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2023, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2023 · Question 12 · 15 marks · 250 words
What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?
- Indo-Islamic architecture
2023 · Question 13 · 15 marks · 250 words
How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?
- Peasant and tribal movements
- Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary
2023 · Question 14 · 15 marks · 250 words
Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
- Coastal erosion and sea-level rise
- Ocean resources
2023 · Question 15 · 15 marks · 250 words
Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India.
- Wildlife
2023 · Question 16 · 15 marks · 250 words
Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?
- Inequality and inclusive growth
2023 · Question 17 · 15 marks · 250 words
From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.
- MSP and procurement
- Pulses and edible-oil self-reliance
2023 · Question 18 · 15 marks · 250 words
Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?
- Urbanisation
2023 · Question 19 · 15 marks · 250 words
Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?
- Religion and caste status
2023 · Question 20 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
- Regionalism and identity politics