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UPSC CSE mains PYQs General Studies - l , Indian Society :

UPSC CSE mains PYQs  General Studies - l  , Indian Society :  Indian Society :  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.  Q.1 ) Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answers with illustrations. [150 Words][10 Marks] [ 2020 ]  Q.2 ) COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. [150 Words][10 Marks] [ 2020 ]  Q.3 ) Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue [150 Words][10 Marks] [ 2020 ]  Q.4 ) Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalization? Justify your answer. [250 words][15 Marks] [ 2020...

UPSC CSE mains PYQs General Studies - l , World History :

UPSC CSE mains PYQs  General Studies - l  , World History :  World History :  History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.  Q.1 ) Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [ 2019 ] Q.2 ) Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there? [250 Words] [15 Marks] [ 2018 ] Q.3 ) What problems are germane to the decolonization process in the Malay Peninsula? [150 Words] [10 Marks] [ 2017 ] Q.4 ) The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western -educated Africans. Examine. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [ 2016 ] Q.5 ) Why did the industrial re...

UPSC CSE mains PYQs General Studies - l , Post-Independence :

UPSC CSE mains PYQs  General Studies - l  , Post-Independence :  Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.  Post-Independence :  Q.1) Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2018] Q.2) What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes(STs)? [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2017]  Q.3) Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]  Q.4) It would have been difficult for the Constituent Assembly to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India in just three years, but its experience gained with the Government of India Act, 1935 .Discuss. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015] Q.5) Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their...