gs1 2018

20 questions

Question #1

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

Question #2

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

Question #3

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

Question #4

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

Question #5

Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region?

Question #6

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

Question #7

What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?

Question #8

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

Question #9

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

Question #10

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

Question #11

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

Question #12

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

Question #13

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

Question #14

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

Question #15

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

Question #16

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

Question #17

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

Question #18

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

Question #19

'Globalisation is generally said to promote cultural homogenisation but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian society.' Elucidate.

Question #20

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