UPSC Mains 2018

Indian Society 15 Marks

Q1. Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

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Indian Society 15 Marks

Q2. ‘Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.’ Elucidate.

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Indian Society 15 Marks

Q3. ‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view.

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Indian Society 15 Marks

Q4. 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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Indian Geography 15 Marks

Q5. What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, and explaining their main characteristics.

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Indian Geography 15 Marks

Q6. Defining the blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

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Indian Geography 15 Marks

Q7. The ideal solution for depleting groundwater resources in India is a water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?

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Modern History 15 Marks

Q8. Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

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Post-independence consolidation and reorganization 15 Marks

Q9. Discuss whether the formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.

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Art & Culture 15 Marks

Q10. The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

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Indian Society 10 Marks

Q11. How is the Indian concept of secularism different from the Western model of secularism? Discuss.

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Indian Society 10 Marks

Q12. Despite the implementation of various programmes for the eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty still exists. Explain by giving reasons.

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Indian Society 10 Marks

Q13. The Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, the caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

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World Geography 10 Marks

Q14. What are the consequences of the spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on the marine ecosystem?

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Physical Geography 10 Marks

Q15. Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

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World Geography 10 Marks

Q16. Why is India taking a keen interest in the Arctic region?

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Indian Geography 10 Marks

Q17. Why is the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

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Modern History 10 Marks

Q18. Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

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Art & Culture 10 Marks

Q19. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

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Art & Culture 10 Marks

Q20. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment.

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