UPSC Mains 2024 GS 1 Questions
- Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
- Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
- What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
- What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
- Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.
- What is the phenomenon of ‘cloudbursts’? Explain.
- What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.
- Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in program design and implementation?
- Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.
- In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs, and private sector would be most productive?
- “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.
- How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
- How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
- The groundwater potential of the Gangetic Valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
- What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
- What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
