UPSC Mains 2024 GS1 Previous Year Questions

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1. PYQ 01 · Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?
2. PYQ 02 · Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.
3. PYQ 03 · Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?
4. PYQ 04 · How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
5. PYQ 05 · How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
6. PYQ 06 · Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.
7. PYQ 07 · What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.
8. PYQ 08 · In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?
9. PYQ 09 · What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
10. PYQ 10 · What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.
11. PYQ 11 · What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
12. PYQ 12 · The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
13. PYQ 13 · Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
14. PYQ 14 · What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
15. PYQ 15 · Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
16. PYQ 16 · "Though the great cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.
17. PYQ 17 · What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
18. PYQ 18 · Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of inter religious marriages. Discuss.
19. PYQ 19 · What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?
20. PYQ 20 · Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.