Indian Society15 Marks
Q1.Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
Directive: Discuss
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GS 1
UPSC Mains 2023
20 questions · 250 marks · Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography of the World and Society
Indian Society15 Marks
Q2.Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?
Directive: Explain
Indian Society15 Marks
Q3.Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?
Indian Geography15 Marks
Q4.Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
Directive: Comment
Indian Geography15 Marks
Q5.From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.
Directive: Provide
Indian Geography15 Marks
Q6.Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?
Directive: Explain
Indian Geography15 Marks
Q7.Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.
Directive: Assess
Modern History15 Marks
Q8.How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?
Art & Culture15 Marks
Q9.What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence Indian society?
Directive: Explain
Indian Society15 Marks
Q10.What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
Directive: Explain
Indian Society10 Marks
Q11.Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.
Directive: Discuss
Indian Society10 Marks
Q12.Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian Society.
Directive: Explain
Indian Society10 Marks
Q13.Do you think marriage as a sacrament in loosing its value in Modern India?
Directive: Examine
Indian Geography10 Marks
Q14.Why is the South-West monsoon called ‘Purvaiya’ (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?
Directive: Explain
Physical Geography10 Marks
Q15.How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?
World Geography10 Marks
Q16.Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
Directive: Explain
World Geography10 Marks
Q17.Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.
Directive: Discuss
World History10 Marks
Q18.Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.
Directive: Bring out
Modern History10 Marks
Q19.What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?
Directive: Explain
Art & Culture10 Marks
Q20.Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
Directive: Explain