UPSC Mains Previous Year Papers
CSE 2021 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2 Q1. ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. (Answer in 150 words) (10 Marks) Q2. Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to […]
CSE 2021 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1 Q1. Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (10 Marks) Q2. Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj. (10 Marks) Q3. Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of […]
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 […]
CSE 2020 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 4 SECTION ‘A’ 1. (a) Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies), and social harmony. (150 words) 1. (b) “Education is not an injunction, it is an […]
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 […]