UPSC Mains 2020 GS I previous year questions

Q1 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.

Indian Heritage and Culture

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Q2 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate.

Indian Heritage and Culture

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Q3 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movements.

The Freedom Struggle

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Q4 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone.

World's Physical Geography

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Q5 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples.

Geophysical Phenomena

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Q6 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India?

Natural Resources and Industries

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Q7 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.

Natural Resources and Industries

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Q8 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi- cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism and Secularism

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Q9 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.

Women, Population and Urbanisation

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Q10 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 10 marks · Solution

Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.

Social Empowerment, Communalism and Secularism

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Q11 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.

Indian Heritage and Culture

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Q12 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.

World's Physical Geography

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Q13 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.

The Freedom Struggle

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Q14 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

The interlinking of revivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

Geophysical Phenomena

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Q15 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.

Indian Heritage and Culture

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Q16 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate.

World's Physical Geography

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Q17 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.

Natural Resources and Industries

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Q18 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer.

Globalisation and Indian Society

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Q19 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?

World's Physical Geography

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Q20 · UPSC 2020 · GS I · 15 marks · Solution

How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer.

World's Physical Geography

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