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GS (General Studies) Paper 1 UPSC Mains 2015

Date: December19               Duration: 3 hours                                                                                               

 Instructions: Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each.

Contents of the answers are more important than their length. All questions carry

equal marks. Note: Each question carries 12.5 Marks (12.5×20 = 200 Marks)

1. 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 (12.5M)

2. 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. (12.5M)

3. How difficult would have been the achievement of Indian independence without

Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.

4. Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B R Ambedkar, despite having divergent approaches and

strategies, had a common goal of amelioration of the downtrodden. Elucidate. (12.5M)

5. 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. (12.5M)

6. 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?

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

Discuss critically.

8. Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative

significance in building a national identity.

9. Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is

the mains 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 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 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 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 landscape? 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 significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible

environmental consequences?

Nearly 90% Questions(Directly & Indirectly)  From Kushmanda IAS  MAIN EXAM DISTANCE LEARNIG  STUDY MATERIAL 2015 (QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT) in General Studies Paper – 1 of UPSC MAIN EXAM – 2015

1.Discuss the Comparison of the Development of Early Civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China,  Mesoamerica and Greek? (Question no- 67, page 112, Booklet-Culture , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

2.What is Mesolithic Art? Explain the characteristics of Mesolithic Art (Rock Paintings, Cave Painting, Sculpture)? (Question no- 5, page 11, Booklet-Culture , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

3.Examine the Role of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s Struggle for Freedom?(Question-115, page123, Booklet-History)

4.What are the major similarities and differences between Mahatma Gandhi and Babasaheb Ambedkar? (Question no- 118, page136, Booklet-History , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

5.Examine the 1935 india act and Importance of Constituent Assembly in Framing Indian Constitution? (Question no- 15, page 31, Booklet-Polity , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

6.Examine  the causes of Industrial Revolution in England? How Did The Industrial Revolution Changes European Society ? (Question no- 54, page 71, Booklet-World History , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

7.Was Adolf Hitler, in Germany,responsible for World War II?Critically Examine?(Question no- 264, page 386, Booklet-World History , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

8.Write a short note on the Different Forms of Diversity in India? (Question no-298, page 311, Booklet-Society , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

9.Describe the relationship between poverty and population growth? (Question no- 225, page 260, Booklet-Geography , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

10.Discuss the Demographic Profile of SCs and STs in india? (Question no- 295, page 332, Booklet-Geography , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

11.“The past 10 years have seen a steady increase in the number of international migrants across the globe, now totaling 214 million people.” Critically examine the statement? (Question no- 116, page 144, Booklet-Geography , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

12.Write an essay on Indias Dalits: Racism and Contemporary Change? (Question no- 42, page 56, Booklet-Essay Booklet)

13.How Globalisation Empowering Women through Information ? Elucidate . (Question no- 8, page 14, Booklet-Society , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

14.Describe  the causes and effects of ocean currents? (Question no- 188, page 196, Booklet-geography , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

15.“Air pollution kills more than HIV and malaria.” Critically discuss. (Question no- 122, page 145, Booklet-Environment , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

16.Write an Essay on Water Scarcity in India ? (Question no- 83, page 97, Booklet-Essay Booklet)

17.Discuss the potential and challenges of tourism industry in India?(Question no- 174, page 188, Booklet-Geography , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

18.Analysts  describe  India’s agriculture as a gamble with the monsoons,  Is India  enable its farmers to win the gamble with the monsoons for good? (Question no- 36, page 44, Booklet-Geography , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

19.Critically examine India’s Smart City Project? (Question no- 5, page 11, Booklet-Culture , QUESTION ANSWER FORMAT)

“जो परिश्रम/पढाई आप किसी छोटी सरकारी नौकरी(SSC ग्रुप C/D/क्लर्क/बेंकिंग आदि)  के लिए करते हो, उतनी मेहनत में आप IAS/IPS/HCS (डी.एम./एस.पी./एस.डी.एम./डी.एस.पी. etc) भी बन सकते हो? वे सभी आप से कुछ अलग नही होते ?

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