2018 Mains GS 1 Question Paper

  • 1. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
  • 2. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (Answer in 150 Words)
  • 3. Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. ( Answer in 150 Words)
  • 4. Why is Indian Regional Navigational Setelite System (IRNSS) needed ? How does it help in navigation ? ( Answer in 150 Words)
  • 5. Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region ? ( Answer in 150 Words)
  • 6. Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. ( Answer in 150 Words)
  • 7. What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystem ? ( Answer in 150 Words)
  • 8. “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (Answer in 150 Words)
  • 9. ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons. (Answer in 150 Words)
  • 10. How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism ? Discuss. ( Answer in 150 Words)
  • 11. The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the arrival Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. (Answer in 250 Words)
  • 12. Discuss Whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. ( Answer in 250 Words)
  • 13. Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies ? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there ? ( Answer in 250 Words)
  • 14. “The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas ? ( Answer in 250 Words)
  • 15. Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. ( Answer in 250 Words)
  • 16. What is the significance of Industrial corridors in India ? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics. ( Answer in 250 Words)
  • 17. Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success. ( Answer in 250 words)
  • 18. ‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata,’ Substantiate your view. ( Answer in 250 Words)
  • 19. ‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate. ( Answer in 250 Words)
  • 20. Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations. (Answer in 250 Words)