UPSC 2015 Mains – GS 1
UPSC Mains 2015
General Studies – Paper I
Answer the following question in not more than 200 words each.
Contents of the answers are more important than their lenght. All questions
carry equal marks.
20*12.5-250
(01)
Te ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those
of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been
preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment
(02)
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.
(03)
How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence
without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.
(04)
Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar, despite having divergent
approaches and strategies, had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden.
Elucidate.
(05)
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 for the experience gained with the Government of India
Act, 1935. Discuss
(06)
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?
(07)
To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two
world wars? Discuss critically.
(08)
Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate
their relative significance in building a national identity.
(09)
Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of
poverty or poverty is the main cause of population increase in India.
(10)
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 the
Scheduled Castes?
(11)
Discuss the changes in the trends of labour migration within and
outside India in the last four decades
(12)
Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women
in India.
(13)
Debate the issue of whether and how contemporary movements for
assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.
(14)
Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents.
How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?
(15)
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?
(16)
India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine
why it still suffers from water scarcity.
(17)
The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
are reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism.
Critically evaluate.
(18)
How far do you agree that the behaviour of the Indian monsoon has
been changing due to humanizing landscapes? Discuss.
(19)
Smart Cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss
this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.
(20)
What are the economic significance of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea
and its possible environmental consequences?
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