2018 / General Studies 1

Mains PYQ - General Studies 1

Section A
Ques 1

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment.

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Ques 2

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travelers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

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Ques 3

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

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Ques 4

Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

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Ques 5

Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region?

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Ques 6

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

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Ques 7

What are the consequences of spreading ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystems?

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Ques 8

“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

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Ques 9

‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons.

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Ques 10

How is the Indian concept of secularism different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.

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Section B
Ques 1

The Bhakti Movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

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Ques 2

Discuss whether the formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.

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Ques 3

Why was indentured labour taken by the British from India to their colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

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Ques 4

“The ideal solution to depleting groundwater resources in India is a water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas?

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Ques 5

Defining Blue Revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

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Ques 6

What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.

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Ques 7

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

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Ques 8

‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view. 

 

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Ques 9

 ‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to these cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in Indian society.’ Elucidate.

 

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Ques 10

 ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

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