Previous Year Questions - Blog

“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

The caste system in India, a deeply ingrained social hierarchy, is undergoing a transformative evolution, adopting new identities and associational forms that challenge traditional notions of hierarchy.

Edukemy Team December 29, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1

What are the consequences of spreading ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystems? (10 marks, 150 words)

As these zones expand, the consequences reverberate throughout marine ecosystems. Oxygen depletion leads to the death of marine organisms, disrupting food chains and biodiversity.

Edukemy Team December 29, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (10 marks, 150 words)

A mantle plume is a column of hot and buoyant rock rising from Earth's mantle to the surface. These plumes are believed to originate near the Earth's core-mantle boundary

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UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1

Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region? (10 marks, 150 words)

India's growing fascination with the Arctic region is a strategic response rooted in its evolving geopolitical and economic interests.

Edukemy Team December 29, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1

Why is the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation? (10 marks, 150 words)

The Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) is a critical component of India's strategic and technological advancements in the field of navigation.

Edukemy Team December 29, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. (10 marks, 150 words)

Mahatma Gandhi, a towering figure in the history of India's struggle for independence, remains a beacon of inspiration in the present times.

Edukemy Team December 29, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travelers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (10 marks, 150 words)

The accounts of Chinese and Arab travelers serve as invaluable windows into the historical tapestry of India, offering unique perspectives that enrich our understanding of the subcontinent's multifaceted past.

Edukemy Team December 29, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment. (150 words, 10 marks)

The urgency to safeguard this invaluable heritage is underscored by the rapid pace of modernization, globalization, and the accompanying threats of cultural homogenization.

Edukemy Team December 29, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 4

What do the quotations mean to you? “Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.”- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (150 Words, 10 Marks)

In the profound words of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and a renowned visionary, lies a timeless truth that transcends individual lives to shape the very fabric of societies.

Edukemy Team December 28, 2023

UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 4

What does the quotation mean to you? “A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.” – Mahatma Gandhi. (150 Words, 10 Marks)

Mahatma Gandhi, a profound advocate of nonviolent civil disobedience and a key figure in India's struggle for independence

Edukemy Team December 28, 2023