2020 / General Studies 1

Mains PYQ - General Studies 1

Section A
Ques 1

The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.

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Ques 2

The Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate.

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Ques 3

Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long-term implications on the national movements.

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Ques 4

Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone.

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Ques 5

The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. 

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Ques 6

How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India?

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Ques 7

Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.

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Ques 8

Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi- cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.

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Ques 9

COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. 

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Ques 10

Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.

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Section B
Ques 1

Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.

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Ques 2

Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.

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Ques 3

Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.

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Ques 4

The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

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Ques 5

Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.

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Ques 6

India has immense potential for solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate.

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Ques 7

Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.

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Ques 8

Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalization? Justify your answer

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Ques 9

Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?

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Ques 10

How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer.

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