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General Studies paper 1 is of 250 Marks and contains Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society in syllabus. Click here for UPSC MAINS SYLLABUS 2021
2016 UPSC MAINS GS PAPER 1
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Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity? 12.5 marks (200 words)
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The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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"An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation." Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. 7+5.5=12.5 marks (200 words)
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Why are the tribals in India referred to as 'the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major 1 in the Constitution of India for their upliftment. 4.5+8=12.5 marks (200 words)
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With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the 'Smart City Programme'. 4+8.5=12.5 marks (200 words)
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What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer. 3.5+9=12.5 marks (200 words)
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Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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"The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides." Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India. 12.5 marks (200 words)
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In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? 12.5 marks (200 words)
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