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(Download) UPSC IAS Mains Exam 2018 - General Studies (Paper-1)

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  • Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

  • Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the econstruction of the history of India. (Answer in 150 words)10 Marks

  • Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times. (Answer in 150)10 Marks

  • Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed ? How does it help in navigation ? (Answer in 150 words)10 Marks

  • Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region ? (Answer in 150 words)10 Marks

  • Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (Answer in 150 words)10 Marks

  • What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem? (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

  • “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

  • ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.' Explain by giving reasons. (Answer in 150 words)10 Marks

  • How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism ? Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)10 Marks

  • The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies ? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there ? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • “The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas ? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India ? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • "Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata. Substantiate your view. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

  • "Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society’ Elucidate. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Mark

  • ‘‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks




  • Source: https://iasexamportal.com/upsc-mains/papers/2018-general-studies-paper-1

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