UPSC IAS General Studies Paper I: 2018
- Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation? (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region? (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystem? (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- How the Indian concept of secularism different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
- The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there? (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- “The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas? (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- ‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- ‘Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.’ Elucidate. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
- ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
