UPSC Mains 2015 GS I previous year questions

Q1 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

The ancient civilization in Indian sub continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without breakdown to the present day. Comment.

Indian Heritage and Culture

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Q2 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.

Indian Heritage and Culture

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Q3 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

How difficult would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi?

The Freedom Struggle

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Q4 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B R Ambedkar, despite having divergent approaches and strategies, had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate.

The Freedom Struggle

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Q5 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

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.

World's Physical Geography

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Q6 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present times?

History of the World

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Q7 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

To what extend can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically.

History of the World

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Q8 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity.

Indian Society and Diversity

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Q9 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the mains cause of population increase in India.

Women, Population and Urbanisation

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Q10 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

How do you explain the statistics that show that the sex ratio in Tribes in India is more favourable to women than the sex ratio among Scheduled Castes?

Women, Population and Urbanisation

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Q11 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the changes in the trends of labour migration within and outside India in the last four decades.

Indian Society and Diversity

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Q12 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India?

Women, Population and Urbanisation

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Q13 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Debate the issue whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.

Social Empowerment, Communalism and Secularism

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Q14 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?

Geophysical Phenomena

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Q15 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three Mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?

World's Physical Geography

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Q16 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.

Natural Resources and Industries

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Q17 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reaching the limits of ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.

World's Physical Geography

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Q18 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

How far do you agree that the behaviour of the Indian monsoon has been changing due to humanizing landscape? Discuss.

Geophysical Phenomena

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Q19 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.

Indian Heritage and Culture

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Q20 · UPSC 2015 · GS I · 12 marks · Solution

What are the economic significance of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?

Natural Resources and Industries

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