Q. To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. [UPSC-2015] Ans: World War I and World War II are the most brutal and destructive wars the world has faced in all of its histories. Several countries were involved and its effects were felt throughout the world. Although …
Q. American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. [UPSC-2013] Ans: American Revolution was a colonial revolt started by American patriots again Great Britain. It formally occurred between 1775 to 1783. It ended with Paris treaty and the result was the freedom of 13 American colonies. ©crackingcivilservices.com [For a quality content, focused preparation and …
Q. What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression? [UPSC- 2013] Ans: The great economic depression started in USA with the Wall Street Crash between September-October 1929. Major factors behind this was domestic overproduction, unequal distribution of income, falling demand for exports and speculation on the New York stock market. It resulted …
History Topicwise PYQs Art & Culture: [Syllabus: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times] Questions asked: Ancient Art & Culture: Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.[15 marks, 2020] The rock-cut …
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Q. What is ‘UDAY’ (Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna)? Which States are partners in this Yojna? How is Bihar going to be benefitted by ‘UDAY’? (60-62 BPSC/2018)Government of India launched the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) in November 2015. It was designed to turn around the precarious financial position of state power distribution companies (discoms). Discoms …
Q. Write short notes on Blood Groups. (40 BPSC/1995)The blood groups are a classification of blood, based on the presence and absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). These are inherited and represent contributions from both parents. A total of 36 human blood group systems and 346 …
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Q. What do you mean by Software? How is the Software Industry backbone of country’s economic development? Comment on the development of computer languages and our country’s contribution in this era. (63rd BPSC/2018)Software: software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. It controls the computer hardware parts …
Q. What is dry-land agriculture? Discuss its importance in India? (42 BPSC/1999) Ans: Dryland farming is agricultural techniques for the non-irrigated cultivation of crops. Drylands are areas with low soil moisture, high evapotranspiration which results in water deficit prevailing throughout the year. These areas are prone to drought and have scarce water-resources. Dry-land farming in …
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Q. Zinc oxide is found in Rajasthan, What is the effect of this discovery on the economics of India? (46 BPSC/2005) Ans:Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. ZnO is a white powder that is insoluble in water, and due to its anti-bacterial, anti-viral, UV-protection properties, it is used as an additive …
Q. Discuss the relevance of weather forecast and seismic studies. (45 BPSC/2002) Ans: Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the conditions of the atmosphere for a given location and time. People have attempted to predict the weather informally for millennia and formally since the 19th century. Weather forecasts are made …
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