{"id":3601,"date":"2023-09-23T03:34:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T03:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=3601"},"modified":"2024-07-04T05:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T05:27:23","slug":"upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains Question Paper \u2013 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing with previous year&#8217;s UPSC question papers is a highly recommended strategy to understand the nature of the exam. Solving authentic IAS question paper will give you a true sense of the pattern and style of questions that will be asked on the UPSC exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the recruitment process is complete, the conducting body releases official UPSC previous year question papers PDFs along with their answer keys. It is crucial for IAS exam candidates to focus on solving and answering these questions to grasp the level of difficulty of the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article presents the previous year&#8217;s UPSC main question paper of 2019. Doing well on these paper will boost a candidate&#8217;s confidence and assist them in identifying the most important topics from the civil services exam perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d46fe1b34f4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d46fe1b34f4\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_1_Mains_2019\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2019\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_2_Mains_2019\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2019\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_3_Mains_2019\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2019\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_4_Mains_2019\" title=\"UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 4 Mains 2019\">UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 4 Mains 2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#SECTION_A\" title=\"SECTION A\">SECTION A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#SECTION_B\" title=\"SECTION B\">SECTION B<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#1_Question_What_was_the_structure_of_the_UPSC_Mains_Civil_Services_IAS_Question_Paper_in_2019\" title=\"1. Question: What was the structure of the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Question Paper in 2019?\">1. Question: What was the structure of the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Question Paper in 2019?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#2_Question_How_much_time_is_allocated_for_each_paper_in_the_UPSC_Mains_2019_examination\" title=\"2. Question: How much time is allocated for each paper in the UPSC Mains 2019 examination?\">2. Question: How much time is allocated for each paper in the UPSC Mains 2019 examination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#3_Question_Were_there_any_changes_in_the_syllabus_or_pattern_of_the_UPSC_Mains_IAS_exam_in_2019_compared_to_previous_years\" title=\"3. Question: Were there any changes in the syllabus or pattern of the UPSC Mains IAS exam in 2019 compared to previous years?\">3. Question: Were there any changes in the syllabus or pattern of the UPSC Mains IAS exam in 2019 compared to previous years?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#4_Question_Can_candidates_choose_any_optional_subjects_for_the_UPSC_Mains_exam_or_are_there_specific_criteria\" title=\"4. Question: Can candidates choose any optional subjects for the UPSC Mains exam, or are there specific criteria?\">4. 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Question: How important is the Essay paper in the UPSC Mains exam, and what topics were covered in 2019?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#To_get_free_counselingsupport_on_UPSC_preparation_from_expert_mentors_please_call_9773890604\" title=\"To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604\">To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2019\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_Here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_1_Mains_2019\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/highlight-the-central-asian-and-greco-bactrian-elements-in-the-gandhara-art-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-1857-uprising-was-the-culmination-of-the-recurrent-big-and-small-local-rebellions-that-had-occurred-in-the-preceding-hundred-years-of-british-rule-elucidate-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. The 1857 Uprising was the culmination of the recurrent big and small local rebellions that had occurred in the preceding hundred years of British rule. Elucidate (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/examine-the-linkages-between-19th-centuries-indian-renaissance-and-emergence-of-national-identity-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. Examine the linkages between 19th centuries \u2018Indian renaissance\u2019 and emergence of national identity. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/assess-the-impact-of-global-warming-on-coral-life-systems-with-examples-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. Assess the impact of global warming on coral life system with examples. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/discuss-the-causes-of-depletion-of-mangroves-and-explain-their-importance-in-maintaining-coastal-ecology-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/can-the-strategy-of-regional-resource-based-manufacturing-help-in-promoting-employment-in-india-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6. Can the strategy of regional-resource based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/discuss-the-factors-for-localization-of-agro-based-food-processing-industries-of-north-west-india-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7. Discuss the factors for localization of agro-based food processing industries of North West India. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-makes-indian-society-unique-in-sustaining-its-culture-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8. What makes the Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/empowering-women-is-the-key-to-controlling-population-growth-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9. \u201cEmpowering women is the key to control population growth\u201d. Discuss (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-challenges-to-our-cultural-practices-in-the-name-of-secularism-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10. What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism (Answer in 150 Words)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/many-voices-had-strengthened-and-enriched-the-nationalist-movement-during-the-gandhian-phase-elaborate-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11. Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/assess-the-role-of-british-imperial-power-in-complicating-the-process-of-transfer-of-power-during-the-1940s-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12. Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during 1940s. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-how-the-foundations-of-the-modern-world-were-laid-by-the-american-and-french-revolutions-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13. Explain how the foundations of modern world were laid by the American and French revolution. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-water-stress-how-and-why-does-it-differ-regionally-in-india-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14. What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-can-the-mountain-ecosystem-be-restored-from-the-negative-impact-of-development-initiatives-and-tourism-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15. How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-is-efficient-and-affordable-urban-mass-transport-key-to-the-rapid-economic-development-of-india-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16. How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-do-ocean-currents-and-water-masses-differ-in-their-impacts-on-marine-life-and-coastal-environment-give-suitable-examples-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17. How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and costal environment? Give suitable examples? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/do-we-have-cultural-pockets-of-small-india-all-over-the-nation-elaborate-with-examples-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18. Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-continued-challenges-for-women-in-india-against-time-and-space-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19. What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/are-we-losing-our-local-identity-for-the-global-identity-discuss-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20. Are we losing our local identity for the global identity? Discuss. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_2_Mains_2019\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/do-you-think-that-the-constitution-of-india-does-not-accept-the-principle-of-strict-separation-of-powers-rather-it-is-based-on-the-principle-of-checks-and-balance-explain-10-marks-200-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Do you think the Constitution of India does not accept the principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of \u2018checks and balances\u2019? Explain. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. \u201cThe Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.\u201d Explain. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-methods-used-by-the-farmers-organizations-to-influence-the-policy-makers-in-india-and-how-effective-are-these-methods-10-marks-200-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. What are the methods used by the farmer\u2019s organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/from-the-resolution-of-contentious-issues-regarding-distribution-of-legislative-powers-by-the-courts-principle-of-federal-supremacy-and-harmonious-construction-have-emerged-explain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, \u2018Principle of Federal Supremacy\u2019 and \u2018Harmonious Construction\u2019 have emerged. Explain. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-can-france-learn-from-the-indian-constitution-approach-to-secularism-10-marks-200-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. What can France learn from the Indian Constitution\u2019s approach to secularism? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/despite-consistent-experience-of-high-growth-india-still-goes-with-the-lowest-indicators-of-human-development-examine-the-issues-that-make-balanced-and-inclusive-development-elusive-10-marks-200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6. Despite Consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/there-is-a-growing-divergence-in-the-relationship-between-poverty-and-hunger-in-india-the-shrinking-of-social-expenditure-by-the-government-is-forcing-the-poor-to-spend-more-on-non-food-essential-item\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7. There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on nonfood essential items squeezing their food-budget \u2013 Elucidate. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/implementation-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict-based-projects-programmes-usually-suffers-in-terms-of-certain-vital-factors-identify-these-factors-and-suggest-measures-for-their-ef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8. Implementation of Information and Communication technology (ICT) based projects\/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-time-has-come-for-india-and-japan-to-build-a-strong-contemporary-relationship-one-involving-global-and-strategic-partnership-that-will-have-a-great-significance-for-asia-and-the-world-as-a-whole-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9. \u2018The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.\u2019 Comment. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/too-little-cash-too-much-politics-leaves-unesco-fighting-for-life-discuss-the-statement-in-the-light-of-us-withdrawal-and-its-accusation-of-the-cultural-body-as-being-anti-israel-bias-10-marks-200-wor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10. \u2018Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.\u2019 Discuss the statement in the light of US\u2019 withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being \u2018anti-Israel bias\u2019. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/on-what-grounds-a-peoples-representative-can-be-disqualified-under-the-representation-of-peoples-act-1951-also-mention-the-remedies-available-to-such-person-against-his-disqualification-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11. On what grounds a people\u2019s representative can be disqualified under the representation of people act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/parliaments-power-to-amend-the-constitution-is-a-limited-power-and-it-cannot-be-enlarged-into-absolute-power-in-the-light-of-this-statement-explain-whether-parliament-under-article-368-of-the-con\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12. \u201cParliament\u2019s power to amend the constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power\u201d. In the light of this statement explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the Basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-reservation-of-seats-for-women-in-the-institutions-of-local-self-government-has-had-a-limited-impact-on-the-patriarchal-character-of-the-indian-political-process-comment-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13. \u201cThe reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian political process\u201d. Comment. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-attorney-general-is-the-chief-legal-adviser-and-lawyer-of-the-government-of-india-discuss-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14. \u201cThe Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.\u201d Discuss (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/individual-parliamentarians-role-as-the-national-lawmaker-is-on-a-decline-which-in-turn-has-adversely-impacted-the-quality-of-debates-and-their-outcome-discuss-15marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15. Individual parliamentarian\u2019s role as the national law maker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-the-context-of-neo-liberal-paradigm-of-development-planning-multi-level-planning-is-expected-to-make-operations-cost-effective-and-remove-many-implementation-blockages-discuss-15marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16. \u2018In the context of neo-liberal paradigm of developmental planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages\u2019- Discuss (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-need-for-cooperation-among-various-service-sectors-has-been-an-inherent-component-of-development-discourse-partnership-bridges-bring-the-gap-among-the-sectors-it-also-sets-in-motion-a-culture-of-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17. The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of \u2018collaboration\u2019 and \u2018team spirit\u2019. In the light of statements above examine India\u2019s development process. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/performance-of-welfare-schemes-that-are-implemented-for-vulnerable-sections-is-not-so-effective-due-to-absence-of-their-awareness-and-active-involvement-at-all-stages-of-policy-process-discuss-15-mark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18. Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process. Discuss (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-long-sustained-image-of-india-as-a-leader-of-the-oppressed-and-marginalized-nations-has-disappeared-on-account-of-its-newfound-role-in-the-emerging-global-order-elaborate-15-marks-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19. \u201cThe long sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order.\u2019 Elaborate (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-introduces-friction-into-the-ties-between-india-and-the-united-states-is-that-washington-is-still-unable-to-find-for-india-a-position-in-its-global-strategy-which-would-satisfy-indias-nation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20. What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India\u2019s national self-esteem and ambitions\u2019. Explain with suitable examples. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_3_Mains_2019\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/enumerate-the-indirect-taxes-which-have-been-subsumed-in-the-goods-and-services-tax-gst-in-india-also-comment-on-the-revenue-implications-of-the-gst-introduced-in-india-since-july-2017-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/do-you-agree-with-the-view-that-steady-gdp-growth-and-low-inflation-have-left-the-indian-economy-in-good-shape-give-reasons-in-support-of-your-arguments-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-far-is-the-integrated-farming-system-ifs-helpful-in-sustaining-agricultural-production-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/elaborate-the-impact-of-the-national-watershed-project-in-increasing-agricultural-production-from-water-stressed-areas-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water stressed areas. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-india-benefited-from-the-contributions-of-sir-m-visvesvaraya-and-dr-m-s-swaminathan-in-the-fields-of-water-engineering-and-agricultural-science-respectively-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-indias-plan-to-have-its-space-station-and-how-will-it-benefit-our-space-program-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6. What is India\u2019s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/coastal-sand-mining-whether-legal-or-illegal-poses-one-of-the-biggest-threats-to-our-environment-analyse-the-impact-of-sand-mining-along-the-indian-coasts-citing-specific-examples-150-wo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7. Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/vulnerability-is-an-essential-element-for-defining-disaster-impacts-and-its-threat-to-people-how-and-in-what-ways-can-vulnerability-to-disasters-be-characterized-discuss-different-types-of-vulnerabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8. Vulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-banning-of-jamaat-e-islami-in-jammu-and-kashmir-brought-into-focus-the-role-of-over-ground-workers-ogws-in-assisting-terrorist-organizations-examine-the-role-played-by-ogws-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9. The banning of \u2018Jamaat-e \u2013 islaami\u2019 in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize influence of OGWs. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-cyber-dome-project-explain-how-it-can-be-useful-in-controlling-internet-crimes-in-india-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10. What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/it-is-argued-that-the-strategy-of-inclusive-growth-is-intended-to-meet-the-objectives-of-inclusiveness-and-sustainability-together-comment-on-this-statement-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11. It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-public-expenditure-management-is-a-challenge-to-the-government-of-india-in-the-context-of-budget-making-during-the-post-liberalization-period-clarify-it-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12. The public expenditure management is a challenge to the government of India in the context of budget making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-reformative-steps-taken-by-the-government-to-make-the-food-grain-distribution-system-more-effective-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13. What are the reformative steps taken by the government to make food grain distribution system more effective? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/elaborate-on-the-policy-taken-by-the-government-of-india-to-meet-the-challenges-of-the-food-processing-sector-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14. Elaborate the policy taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-is-the-government-of-india-protecting-traditional-knowledge-of-medicine-patenting-by-pharmaceutical-companies-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15. How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-can-biotechnology-help-to-improve-the-living-standards-of-farmers-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16. How can biotechnology improve the living standards of farmers? (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/define-the-concept-of-carrying-capacity-of-an-ecosystem-as-relevant-to-an-environment-explain-how-understanding-this-concept-is-vital-while-planning-for-sustainable-development-of-a-region-250-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17. Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/disaster-preparedness-is-the-first-step-in-any-disaster-management-process-explain-how-hazard-zonation-mapping-will-help-disaster-mitigation-in-the-case-of-landslides-250-words-15-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18. Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help in disaster mitigation in the case of landslides. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/indian-government-has-recently-strengthened-the-anti-terrorism-laws-by-amending-the-unlawful-activities-prevention-act-uapa-1967-and-the-nia-act-analyze-the-changes-in-the-context-of-the-prevai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">19. Indian government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the unlawful activities (Prevention) act (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA Act. Analyze the changes in the context of prevailing security environment while discussing the scope and reasons for opposing the UAPA by human rights organizations. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-cross-border-movement-of-insurgents-is-only-one-of-the-several-security-challenges-facing-the-policing-of-the-border-in-north-east-india-examine-the-various-challenges-currently-emanating-across\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20. Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India &#8211; Myanmar border. Also discuss the steps to counter the challenges. (Answer in 250 Words) (15 Marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/ethics-modular-course-upsc-cse-mains-2022\">Join our Ethics Video Course<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_General_Studies_Paper_%E2%80%93_4_Mains_2019\"><\/span>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 4 Mains 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECTION_A\"><\/span>SECTION A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basic-principles-of-public-life-illustrate-any-three-of-these-with-suitable-examples-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. (a) What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-about-the-term-public-servant-reflect-on-the-expected-role-of-a-public-servant-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. (b) What do you understand by the term \u2018public servant\u2019? Reflect on the expected role of public servant. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/effective-utilization-of-public-funds-is-crucial-to-meet-development-goals-critically-examine-the-reasons-for-under-utilization-and-mis-utilization-of-public-funds-and-their-implications-150-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. (a) Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/non-performance-of-duty-by-a-public-servant-is-a-form-of-corruption-do-you-agree-with-this-view-justify-your-answer-150-words-10-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. (b) \u201cNon-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption\u201d. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. (a) What is meant by the term \u2018constitutional morality\u2019? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-crisis-of-conscience-how-does-it-manifest-itself-in-the-public-domain-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3. (b) What is meant by \u2018crisis of conscience\u2019? How does it manifest in the public domain? (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-basic-principles-of-citizens-charter-movement-and-bring-out-its-importance-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. (a) Explain the basic principles of citizens\u2019 charter movement and bring out its importance. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/there-is-a-view-that-the-official-secrets-act-is-an-obstacle-to-the-implementation-of-the-right-to-information-act-do-you-agree-with-this-view-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4. (b) There is a view that the official secrets act is an obstacle to the implementation of Rights to Information act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-you-understand-by-probity-in-governance-based-on-your-understanding-of-the-term-suggest-measures-for-ensuring-probity-in-government-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. (a) What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/emotional-intelligence-is-the-ability-to-make-your-emotion-work-for-you-instead-of-against-you-do-you-agree-with-this-view-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5. (b) \u201cEmotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you.\u201d Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. What do each of the following quotations mean to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-does-the-following-quotation-mean-to-you-an-unexamined-life-is-not-worth-living-socrates-150-words-10-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(a) <strong>\u201cAn unexamined life is not worth living.\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Socrates (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(b) <strong>\u201cA man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 M.K.Gandhi (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/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-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(c) <strong>\u201cWhere 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.\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Answer in 150 Words) (10 marks)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECTION_B\"><\/span><strong>SECTION B<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7. You are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by severe natural calamity, thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damaged to supply routes. The local people are seeding with anger against the delayed limited rescue operations. When your team reaches the affected area, the people there heckle and even assault some of the team members. One of your team member is even severely injured. Faced with this crisis some team member plead with you to call off the operations freeing threats to their life. In such trying circumstances, what will be your response? Examine the qualities of a public servant which will be required to manage the situations. (Answer in 250 Words) (20 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-2-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8. Honesty and uprightness are the hallmarks of a civil servants. Civil servants possessing these qualities are considered as a back bone of any strong organizations. In line of duty, they take various decisions, at times some become bonafide mistakes. As long as such decisions, are not taken intentionally and do not benefit personally, the officer cannot be said to be guilty. Though such decisions may, at times, lead to unforeseen adverse consequences in the long term. In the recent past, a few instances have surfaced where in civil servants has been implicated for bonafide mistakes. They have often been prosecuted and even imprisoned. These instances have greatly rattled the moral fiber of the civil servants. How does this trend affect the functioning of civil services? What measures can be taken to ensure that honest civil servants are not implicated for bonafide mistakes on their part? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 Words) (20 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-3-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9.  An apparel manufacturing company having large number of women employees was losing sales due to various factors. The company hired a reputed marketing executive, who increased the volume of sales within a short span of time. However, some unconfirmed reports came up regarding his indulgence in sexual harassment at the work place. After sometime a women employee launched a formal complaint to the management against the marketing executive about sexually harassing her. Faced with the companies\u2019 indifference, in not taking cognizance of her grievances, she lodged an FIR with police. Realizing the sensitivity and gravity of the situation, the company called the women employee to negotiate. In that she was offered a hefty sum of money to withdraw the complaint and the FIR and also give in writing that the marketing executive is not involved in the case. Identify the ethical issues involved in this case. What options are available to the women employee? (Answer in 250 Words) (20 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-4-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10. In a modern democratic polity there is a concept of political executive and permanent executive elected people\u2019s representatives forms the political executive and bureaucracy forms the permanent executive. Ministers frame policy decisions and bureaucrats execute these. In the initial decades after independence, relationship between the permanent executives and the political executives were characterized by mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation, without encroaching upon each other\u2019s domain. However, in the subsequent decades the situation has changed. There are instances of the political executive insisting upon the permanent executives to follow its agenda. Respect for an appreciation of an upright bureaucrats has declined. There is an increasing tendency among the political executive to get involved in routine administrative matters such as transfers, posting etc. Under this scenario, there is a definitive trend towards \u2018politicization of bureaucracy\u2019. The raising materialism and acquisitiveness in social life has also adversely impacted upon the ethical values of both the permanent executive and the political executive. What are the consequences of this \u2018politicization of bureaucracy\u2019? Discuss. (Answer in 250 Words) (20 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-5-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11.  In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has results in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians as well as some senior police officers are providing surreptitious patronage to the drug mafia. At that point of time a woman police officer, known for her skills in handling such situations is appointed as superintendent of police to bring the situation to normalcy. If you are the same police officer, identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis. (Answer in 250 Words) (20 marks)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-6-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12.  In recent times, there has been an increasing concern in India to develop effective civil service ethics, code of conduct, transparency measures, ethics and integrity systems and anticorruption agencies. In view of this, there is need being felt to focus on three specific areas, which are directly relevant to the problems of internalizing integrity and ethics in the civil services. These are as follows:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anticipating specific threats to ethical standards and integrity in the civil services,<\/li><li>Strengthening the ethical competence of civil servant and<\/li><li>Developing administrative processes and practices which promote ethical values and integrity in civil services.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggest institutional measures to address the above three issues. (Answer in 250 Words) (20 marks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Question_What_was_the_structure_of_the_UPSC_Mains_Civil_Services_IAS_Question_Paper_in_2019\"><\/span><strong>1. Question: What was the structure of the UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Question Paper in 2019?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The UPSC Mains exam in 2019 consisted of nine papers, including two qualifying language papers and seven merit-based papers. The merit-based papers covered topics such as Essay, General Studies (GS) I to IV, and two optional subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Question_How_much_time_is_allocated_for_each_paper_in_the_UPSC_Mains_2019_examination\"><\/span><strong>2. Question: How much time is allocated for each paper in the UPSC Mains 2019 examination?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The duration of each paper in the UPSC Mains exam varies. The Essay paper is for 3 hours, while the General Studies papers have a duration of 3 hours each. The optional subject papers are also 3 hours each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Question_Were_there_any_changes_in_the_syllabus_or_pattern_of_the_UPSC_Mains_IAS_exam_in_2019_compared_to_previous_years\"><\/span><strong>3. Question: Were there any changes in the syllabus or pattern of the UPSC Mains IAS exam in 2019 compared to previous years?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: No significant changes were made to the syllabus or pattern of the UPSC Mains exam in 2019. The structure and subjects remained consistent with previous years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Question_Can_candidates_choose_any_optional_subjects_for_the_UPSC_Mains_exam_or_are_there_specific_criteria\"><\/span><strong>4. 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