UPSC Mains Previous Year Papers
CSE 2020 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1 Q1. The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (Answer in 150 Words) Q2. Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India, Enumerate. Q3. Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon […]
CSE 2020 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 3 Q1. What do you understand by inclusive growth? Has India experienced inclusive growth in the last one decade? Q2. Define potential GDP and its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP? (Answer in 150 words.) 10 Marks Q3. […]
CSE 2020 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2 Q1. “There is a need for simplification of Procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment (Answer in 150 words) Q2. “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and […]
General Studies Paper-4 SECTION-A 1.A) All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you? Explain with examples. (150 words) 1.B) What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration? (150 words) 2.A) In the context of defence […]
General Studies Paper-3 Answer all the questions in NOT 200 words Such. Context of the answer is more important than its length. All Question Carry Equal Marks 12½ x 20=250 Q1. Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services What are […]
General Studies Paper – 2 Answer the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 words each. Contents of the answer is more Important than its length. All questions carry equal marks. 12½x 20=250 Q1. Starting from inventing the basic structure doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops […]
General Studies Paper – 1 Answer all the questions in NOT MORE THAN 150 words each. Contents of the answer are more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks. 10×25-250 Q1. To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day […]
General Studies Paper-4 SECTION A Q1. (a) What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three with suitable examples. (150 words) (10 marks) (b) What do you understand by the term ‘public servant’? Reflect on the expected role of public servant. (150 words) (10 marks) Q2. (a) Effective utilization of public finds […]
General Studies Paper-3 Q1. Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. (Answer in 150 words) Q2. Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low […]
General Studies Paper – 2 Q1. Do you think Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. (10 Marks) Q2. “The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central […]