UPSC Mains 2023

Indian Society 15 Marks

Q1. Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.

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Indian Society 15 Marks

Q2. Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?

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Indian Society 15 Marks

Q3. Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?

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Indian Geography 15 Marks

Q4. Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.

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Indian Geography 15 Marks

Q5. From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.

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Indian Geography 15 Marks

Q6. Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?

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Indian Geography 15 Marks

Q7. Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.

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Modern History 15 Marks

Q8. How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?

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Art & Culture 15 Marks

Q9. What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence Indian society?

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Indian Society 15 Marks

Q10. What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?

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Indian Society 10 Marks

Q11. Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.

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Indian Society 10 Marks

Q12. Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian Society.

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Indian Society 10 Marks

Q13. Do you think marriage as a sacrament in loosing its value in Modern India?

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Indian Geography 10 Marks

Q14. Why is the South-West monsoon called ‘Purvaiya’ (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?

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Physical Geography 10 Marks

Q15. How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?

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World Geography 10 Marks

Q16. Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

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World Geography 10 Marks

Q17. Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.

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World History 10 Marks

Q18. Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.

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Modern History 10 Marks

Q19. What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?

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Art & Culture 10 Marks

Q20. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.

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