UPSC Mains 2018 — GS1 questions

Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography & Society. 20 questions in this collection, each linked to its theme.

1. GS12018GS1-CUL-04-M2018-S01

   Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

   Theme: T6 Sculpture, painting, motifs, coins & safeguarding art heritage

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2. GS12018GS1-CUL-06-M2018-S01

   The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

   Theme: T7 Bhakti–Sufi movements & religious syncretism

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3. GS12018GS1-CUL-07-M2018-S01

   Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

   Theme: T3 Sources of history: inscriptions, rock-cut caves, travellers, Sangam & Persian texts

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4. GS12018GS1-GEO-01-M2018-S01

   Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

   Theme: T26 Earth's interior, plate tectonics, mountains, islands & landforms

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5. GS12018GS1-GEO-03-M2018-S01

   What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystems?

   Theme: T33 Oceans & marine environment: currents, salinity, dead zones, oil pollution, marine resources

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6. GS12018GS1-GEO-05-M2018-S01

   Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic region?

   Theme: T37 Polar regions: Arctic resources, tundra & India's interest

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7. GS12018GS1-GEO-06-M2018-S01

   Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

   Theme: T146 Space & geospatial technology: Chandrayaan, JWST, NavIC, asteroids, GIS

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8. GS12018GS1-GEO-06-M2018-S02

   Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

   Theme: T145 Allied & sustainable farming: livestock, fisheries, integrated & organic farming

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9. GS12018GS1-GEO-06-M2018-S03

   What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.

   Theme: T39 Location of industries: steel, refineries, sugar, textiles, tea, rubber, corridors

   Also needs: T135 Infrastructure & investment models: PPP, Gati Shakti, concession agreementsAlso needs: T129 Manufacturing, MSMEs, startups & industrial policy: PLI, SEZs, labour codesCopyReport a typo
10. GS12018GS1-GEO-07-M2018-S01

    “The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system”. How can it be made effective in urban areas?

    Theme: T44 Water security: scarcity, conservation & management

    Also needs: T55 Urbanisation: social problems, segregation & urban povertyCopyReport a typo
11. GS12018GS1-HIS-02-M2018-S01

    Why indentured labour was taken by British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

    Theme: T122 Indian diaspora: from indentured labour to strategic asset

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12. GS12018GS1-HIS-06-M2018-S01

    Throw light on the significance of thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

    Theme: T15 Gandhi: mass movements, constructive programme, ideas & contemporaries

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13. GS12018GS1-HIS-08-M2018-S01

    Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India?

    Theme: T19 Integration & reorganisation of states: princely states, linguistic states, new & smaller states

    Also needs: T63 Regionalism & regional disparityCopyReport a typo
14. GS12018GS1-SOC-01-M2018-S01

    “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

    Theme: T50 Caste: continuity, change, mobility & Dalit assertion

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15. GS12018GS1-SOC-02-M2018-S01

    ‘Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view.

    Theme: T65 Gender concepts, patriarchy & women's social status

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16. GS12018GS1-SOC-04-M2018-S01

    Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India & explain the nature of convergence, collaboration & Competition for its success.

    Theme: T102 Policy design, implementation & people's participation

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17. GS12018GS1-SOC-04-M2018-S02

    ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons.

    Theme: T74 Poverty: measurement, causes & alleviation

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18. GS12018GS1-SOC-06-M2018-S01

    ‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate.

    Theme: T59 Globalisation & Indian society and culture

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19. GS12018GS1-SOC-07-M2018-S01

    How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.

    Theme: T61 Secularism: Indian vs Western models

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20. GS12018GS1-SOC-07-M2018-S02

    ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation’. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

    Theme: T62 Communalism, sect & radicalisation

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