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1053 questions

Every General Studies question since 2013, ready to attempt. Model answers arrive week by week.

2023

  1. 2023 · GS1 · 15 marksIdentify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.
  2. 2023 · GS1 · 15 marksDiscuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
  3. 2023 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?
  4. 2023 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence Indian society?
  5. 2023 · GS1 · 10 marksBring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.Video
  6. 2023 · GS1 · 15 marksComment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
  7. 2023 · GS1 · 10 marksExplain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
  8. 2023 · GS1 · 10 marksWhy 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?
  9. 2023 · GS1 · 10 marksExplain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian Society.
  10. 2023 · GS1 · 10 marksDo you think marriage as a sacrament in loosing its value in Modern India?
  11. 2023 · GS1 · 15 marksDoes urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?
  12. 2023 · GS1 · 10 marksWhy is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

2022

  1. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksDescribe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.
  2. 2022 · GS1 · 15 marksDescribing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
  3. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksWhy did the armies of the British East India company- mostly comprising of Indian soldiers win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of then Indian rulers? Give reasons.
  4. 2022 · GS1 · 15 marksElucidate the relationship between globalisation and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.
  5. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksExplore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships.
  6. 2022 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in the fishing industry of the world.
  7. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksGiven the diversities among the tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?
  8. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksHow is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?
  9. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksDiscuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.Video
  10. 2022 · GS1 · 15 marksDiscuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture
  11. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksHow will you explain the medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?
  12. 2022 · GS1 · 15 marksMention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.

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