2026 · Question 1 · 10 marks · 150 words
Analyze the importance of Ashokan inscriptions for reconstructing Mauryan history.
- Inscriptions as historical sources
General Studies I
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2026 · Question 2 · 10 marks · 150 words
Discuss the impact of Macaulay's Minute on colonial administration and education in India.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2026 · Question 3 · 10 marks · 150 words
The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized. Elucidate.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2026 · Question 4 · 10 marks · 150 words
What is the Fujiwhara effect? Explain its impact on the movement and intensity of tropical cyclones.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2026 · Question 5 · 10 marks · 150 words
"Tundra regions are ecologically fragile but economically important." Examine this statement critically.
- Arctic geopolitics
2026 · Question 6 · 10 marks · 150 words
Discuss the role of aeolian processes in desertification and land degradation.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2026 · Question 7 · 10 marks · 150 words
"Water resources are both an asset and a source of conflict in South Asia." Examine this statement giving examples.
- River linking and water disputes
2026 · Question 8 · 10 marks · 150 words
Unity in diversity remains the defining feature of Indian society despite the challenges from communalism and regionalism. Comment.
- Regionalism and identity politics
2026 · Question 9 · 10 marks · 150 words
How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard.
- Disability inclusion
2026 · Question 10 · 10 marks · 150 words
Do you think digital technology promotes social empowerment? Explain with examples.
- e-Governance
2026 · Question 11 · 15 marks · 250 words
Vijayanagara architecture exemplifies the amalgamation of past traditions with contemporary practices. Elucidate with examples.
- Temple architecture styles
2026 · Question 12 · 15 marks · 250 words
Linguistic reorganization of Indian States was driven by popular pressure from below. Comment.
- Regionalism and identity politics
2026 · Question 13 · 15 marks · 250 words
The model of planned economy was adopted in India to address the regional imbalances left behind by colonial rule. Comment.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2026 · Question 14 · 15 marks · 250 words
Compare the Loo, Chinook and Foehn winds with respect to their regions of prevalence, their nature and climatic impacts.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies I (opens in a new tab)2026 · Question 15 · 15 marks · 250 words
Analyze the role of satellite-based technologies in achieving climate-smart agriculture and food security in India.
- Digital agriculture
- Climate-resilient farming
- Earth observation
2026 · Question 16 · 15 marks · 250 words
"The centre of global trade is gradually shifting from the Atlantic region to the Indo-Pacific region." Examine this statement.
- Maritime chokepoints
- Quad and the Indo-Pacific
2026 · Question 17 · 15 marks · 250 words
Analyze the major drivers of human-induced land-use changes in India and their geographical consequences.
- Urbanisation
2026 · Question 18 · 15 marks · 250 words
Is caste disappearing in urban India? Illustrate your answer with examples.
- Religion and caste status
- Census 2027 with caste enumeration
2026 · Question 19 · 15 marks · 250 words
Critically examine the challenges of demographic transition in contemporary India.
- Population ageing
- North–South demographic divergence
2026 · Question 20 · 15 marks · 250 words
Evaluate the impact of globalization on Indian youths with reference to social, political, economic and cultural spheres.
- Digital addiction and youth mental health