UPSC Mains Previous Year Papers
UPSC IAS Mains 2017: General Studies Paper-3 Question Paper Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential? (10 Marks) Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports. Suggest measures […]
UPSC IAS Mains 2017: General Studies Paper-2 Question Paper The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance.” Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. Critically examine the Supreme court’s judgment on National Judicial appointments Commission act, 2014 with reference to appointment […]
UPSC IAS Mains 2017: General Studies Paper-1 Question Paper How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta Numismatic Art is not at all noticeable in later times ? (150 words) Clarify how Mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectra of a fragmented Polity ? (150 words) Why […]
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016: General Studies Paper- 4 (ETHICS) Question Paper Section A Q.1) (a) Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. (150 words) (b) Why should impartiality and non-partisanship be considered as foundational values in public services, especially in the present day socio-political context? Illustrate your answer with examples. […]
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016: General Studies Paper- 3(GS 3) Question Paper How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country? Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of […]
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016: General Studies Paper- 2(GS 2) Question Paper Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this […]
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016: General Studies 1(GS 1) Question Paper Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives, successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. Krishnadeva Raya, the king of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was a also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. Explain how the […]
General Studies – 4 Answer the question not more than Word limit Specified for each of the parenthesis. Content of the answer is more important than its length. Section – A Q.1) (a) What is meant by ‘environmental ethics? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issues from the viewpoint of […]
General Studies – 4 Answer the question not more than Word limit Specified for each of the parenthesis. Content of the answer is more important than its length. Section -A Q.1) What do you understand by values’ and ‘ethics”? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent? […]
Answer the question not more than Word limit Specified for each of the parenthesis. Content of the answer is more important than its length. General Studies – 3 Q.1) With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill 2013 has indirectly made CSR mandatory obligation Discuss the challenges expected […]