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UPSC CSE Mains GS-1  2021 Questions Q1. भक्ति साहित्य की प्रकृति का मूल्यांकन करते हुए भारतीय संस्कृति में इसके योगदान का निर्धारण कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)  Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks) Q2. यंग बंगाल एवं ब्रह्मो समाज के विशेष संदर्भ में सामाजिक-धार्मिक सुधार आन्दोलनों के उत्थान तथा विकास को रेखांकित कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)  Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks) Q3 . भारतीय रियासतों के एकीकरण की प्रक्रिया में मुख्य प्रशासनिक मुद्दों एवं सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक समस्याओं का आकलन कीजिए । (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks) Q4.  हिमालय क्षेत्र तथा पश्चिमी घाटों में भू-स्खलनों के विभिन्न कारणों का अंतर स्पष्ट कीज...

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UPSC CSE mains GS- I "physically geography" PYQs     Physical Geography :  Salient features of world’s physical geography.  Q.1 ) Discuss the geophysical characteristics of the Circum-Pacific zone. [150 Words][10 Marks][2020]  Q.2 ) How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and coastal environment? Give suitable examples. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2019]  Q.3 ) Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2018]  Q.4 ) How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth? [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2017]  Q.5 ) How does the cryosphere affect global climate? [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2017]  Q.6 ) Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2017]  Q.7 ) What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world popul...

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 :  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 :  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...

UPSC CSE mains PYQs  General Studies - l  , Modern History :  Indian heritage and culture, history and geography of the world and society.   Modern History :  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.  Q.1 ) Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long-term implication on the national movement. [150 Words][10 Marks][2020]  Q.2 ) Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss [250 words][15 Marks][2020]  Q.3 ) 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] [2019]  Q.4 ) Examine the linkages between the nin...

UPSC CSE mains PYQs  General Studies - l , Art & Culture : Indian heritage and culture, history and geography of the world and society. Art & Culture : Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Q.1 ) The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. [ 150 Words] [10 Marks] [ 2020 ] Q.2 ) Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India, Enumerate. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [ 2020 ] Q.3 ) Persian Literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment. [250 words] [15 marks] [ 2020 ] Q.4 ) Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. [250 words] [15 Marks] [ 2020 ] Q.5 ) Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art. [150 Words] [10 Mark...

  Classical dances in India   •Bharatnatyam-Tamil Nadu •kathak-Uttar Pradesh •Kuchipudi-Andhra Pradesh •Odissi-Odisha •Kathkali-Kerala •Manipuri-Manipur •Mohininatyam-Kerala •Sattriya-Assam Folk dances in India   •Andhra Pradesh-Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam •Arunachal Pradesh-Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir •Assam-Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal. •Bihar-Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya •Chhattisgarh-Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik •Gujarat-Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai •Goa-Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ra •Haryana-Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor. •Himachal Pradesh-Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu •Jammu and Kashmir-Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach •Jharkhand-Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Pa...

  UPSC CSE mains GS-1 Questions 2020 GENERAL STUDIES  Paper I   सामान्य अध्ययन  प्रश्न-पत्र I अधिकतम अंक : 250 निर्धारित समय : तीन घंटे Maximum Marks : 250 Time Allowed: Three Hours प्रश्न-पत्र सम्बन्धी विशेष अनुदेश  कृपया प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने से पूर्व निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक अनुदेश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें :  कुल बीस प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी और अंग्रेज़ी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं ।  सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं।  प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।  प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए । प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे । प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 10 तक का उत्तर 150 शब्दों में तथा प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक का उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए। प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखिए । प्रश्न-सह-उत्त...

Main PAPER-II General Studies-I : Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the presentsignificant events, personalities, issues. The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 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. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, t...