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Q-1 GS Paper 1 Ancient History 20 Mar 2026
Underline the changes in the field of economy and society from Rig Vedic to later Vedic period (Answer in 150 words) 10
Q-2 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 17 Aug 2022
Indian ocean becomes the zone of new imperialism. Do you agree? Under this context discuss India’s strategy. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q-3 GS Paper 1 Indian Society 07 Aug 2022
Population resulted in poverty or poverty resulted into population rise. Elaborate with significance of Joint family system. 15 Marks (250 words)
Q-4 GS Paper 1 Indian Society 07 Aug 2022
Communalism in India has socio and more economic base. Do you agree. Substantiate. 15 Marks (250 Words)
Q-5 GS Paper 1 Indian Society 07 Aug 2022
Glocalization and aatmnirbhar bharat are important conserve the Indian culture. 15 Marks (250 Words)
Q-6 GS Paper 1 Indian Society 07 Aug 2022
What is the impact of globalization on Woman and Old age people in India? 15 Marks (250 words)
Q-7 GS Paper 1 Indian Society 07 Aug 2022
Examine the role of ‘Gig and behavioral Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. 15 Marks (250 words)
Q-8 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 07 Aug 2022
What do you mean by Air-masses and its impact on local region. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q-9 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 07 Aug 2022
Elaborate the formation of ocean currents in Atlantic ocean and its significance. 10 Marks (150 words)
Q-10 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 07 Aug 2022
Discuss the distribution of world volcanic and earthquake belts and associated significance. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q-11 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 07 Aug 2022
Why is India considered as a sub-continent? Elaborate your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Q-12 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 05 Aug 2022
Discuss the significance of Inland and water transportation in India for economic and social development. 15 Marks (250 Words)
Q-13 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 05 Aug 2022
What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? 15 Marks (250 words)
Q-14 GS Paper 1 Human Geography 05 Aug 2022
In recent years Indian cities are affected by extreme events. Highlight the reasons and associated solutions. 15 Marks (250 words)
Q-15 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 05 Aug 2022
Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. (250 words, 15 marks)
Q-16 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 05 Aug 2022
Why the paper industry has been shifted from his present location in India. ELABORATE. 10 Marks (150 words)
Q-17 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 05 Aug 2022
Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q-18 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 05 Aug 2022
The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. (150 words, 10 marks)
Q-19 GS Paper 1 Modern History 04 Aug 2022
How quit India movement highlights deviation from Ghandhi ji ideologies. Discuss? 10 marks
Q-20 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 29 Jul 2022
Extreme weather conditions are the result of climate change or man-made factors. Elaborate? 15 marks
Q-21 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 27 Jul 2022
Highlight the problem of dryland agriculture in India and it's significance. 10 marks
Q-22 GS Paper 1 Social issues 23 Jul 2022
Discuss the impact of globalisation on children and child related issues in India. 15 marks
Q-23 GS Paper 1 Human Geography 21 Jul 2022
Water crisis is prominent in India's urban area. Comment with solutions.
Q-24 GS Paper 1 Human Geography 13 Jul 2022
In India we need quality urbanisation. Under this regard discuss the role of aspirational district programme and other programmes critically. 15 marks
Q-25 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 13 Jul 2022
Distinguish between thunderstorms and cyclones and their characteristics. 10 marks
Q-26 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 12 Jul 2022
Locate the major coal reserves in India. Analyse the present coal policy. 15 marks
Q-27 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 11 Jul 2022
Highlight the significance of shale gas. Mark the distribution in India and why it is not a sustainable form of energy in India. 15 marks.
Q-28 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 08 Jul 2022
For efficient industrial development India need good transportation system. Analyse some recent developments in this regard and associated benefits. 15 Marks
Q-29 GS Paper 1 Human Geography 04 Jul 2022
Discuss the problem of urbanisation in India and urpan people. Discuss the strategy to overcome these problems. 15 marks
Q-30 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 03 Jul 2022
Recently west and south Asia has been impacted by earthquake. Elaborate the reasons behind that and associated remidies. 10 marks
Q-31 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 29 Jun 2022
Discuss the formation coral reefs in india and its distribution. Why coral bleaching events took place.15 marks
Q-32 GS Paper 1 Social issues 27 Nov 2021
Why in India there is still very high prevalence of child marriage? What are the possible solutions to counter this menace? (15 marks)
Q-33 GS Paper 1 Art and Culture 11 Jun 2021

The dance and drama in our country is associated with religion, society and education. Do you agree? (250 words) 15 marks. 12 mins

Q-34 GS Paper 1 Art and Culture 11 Jun 2021

The classical period was started from Gupta period and was considered as a Golden age. Illustrate. (150 words) 10 marks. 7 mins.

Q-35 GS Paper 1 Art and Culture 11 Jun 2021

Distinguish between Mural and Miniature paintings and their significance (250 words) 15 marks. 12 mins

Q-36 GS Paper 1 Art and Culture 11 Jun 2021

What can we learn from Indus Valley Civilization? How far we can use it for sustainable urbanization? (150 words) 10 marks. 7 mins.

Q-37 GS Paper 1 World History 10 Jun 2021

What do you mean by imperialism and neo imperalism. How is Neo imperialism changing the present world order? (150 words) 10 marks 7 mins

Q-38 GS Paper 1 World History 10 Jun 2021

First world war was result of intense nationalism. Discuss and explain its impact over India? (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-39 GS Paper 1 World History 10 Jun 2021

Write a comment on Industrial revolution and it's consequences. Highlight the major difference between Europen Industrial Revolution and Japanese Industrial revolution? (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-40 GS Paper 1 World History 10 Jun 2021

Q. Discuss the reason behind the formation of League of Nations .What are the major differences between league of nation and United nation ?  (150 words) 10 marks 7 mins

Q-41 GS Paper 1 Modern History 09 Jun 2021

Jawaharlal Nehru was considered as an architect of modern India. Critically analyse his policies. (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-42 GS Paper 1 Modern History 09 Jun 2021

Highlight the contribution of B R Ambedkar in the socio economic development of the country. (150 words) 10 marks 7 mins

Q-43 GS Paper 1 Modern History 09 Jun 2021

Write a short note on Peasant movements and their features. Even analyse the difference between peasant movement and present farmer agitation. (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-44 GS Paper 1 Modern History 09 Jun 2021

Discuss the factors behind the rise of Indian nationalism and militant nationalism. Why militant nationalism was suppressed ? (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-45 GS Paper 1 Social issues 08 Jun 2021

Caste system in India is still prevalent in different forms and hence cannot cannot be eradicated. Comment. (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-46 GS Paper 1 Social issues 08 Jun 2021

What are the problems faced by scheduled tribes in India. Discuss some of the legal initiatives critically to address the issue of scheduled tribes in India. (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-47 GS Paper 1 Indian Society 08 Jun 2021

India is a country of diversity and lives in cultural units, therefore the unity of this country can be preserved through the preservation of this cultural units. Elaborate (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-48 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 03 Jun 2021

What do you mean by Volcanism and Vulcanicity? Discuss various types of Volcanic landforms and their regional distribution globally. (150 words) 10 marks. 7 mins

Q-49 GS Paper 1 Indian Geography 03 Jun 2021

Inland waterway is a sustainable or unsustainable form of transportation, Explain. Highlight some of the hurdles in Inland water transportation in our country and how we can solve it? (250 words) 15 marks 12 mins

Q-50 GS Paper 1 Physical Geography 02 Jun 2021

Coral reefs are the rainforest of Oceans, the productivity of which is decreasing. Elaborate with solutions. (250 words) 15 marks. 12 mins

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