Mains Practice Questions

Q. What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism? (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India. (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Examine the impacts of globalization in the context of developing countries like India and discuss how India can strike a balance between economic growth and safeguarding its cultural and social identities in an increasingly globalized world. (250 words)

Q. Analyzing the challenges and implications of communalism on social cohesion and the country's overall development, discuss the role of state policies in tackling communalism. (250 words)

Q. Examine the multifaceted challenges and issues encountered by transgender individuals in India, emphasizing the role of societal stigma, discrimination, and the absence of legal recognition. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the primary and secondary factors that contribute to the formation of ocean currents. How do these factors interact and influence the characteristics of ocean currents, and what are the global implications of these interactions? (250 Words)

Q. Caste system has been a unique feature of Indian Society. How will the Caste Census in India resolve the age-old crisis of caste atrocities and marginalization ? Explain (250 Words)

Q. Issue of Israel-Palestine conflict can be attributed to both World Wars I & II. Discuss (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the factors that contributed to the industrialization of Europe in the 18^th and 19^th centuries. How did industrialization transform European society during this period? (250 Words)

Q. What do you understand about the "Glacial Lake Outburst Flood" (GLOF)? Discuss the causes and consequences of GLOFs in the Himalayan region? (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the development of science and technology in post-independence India. (150 Words)

Q. How revolt of 1857 was a regime shift for India? Highlight the significance of the revolt. (150 Words)

Q. What were the similarities and differences between the political and ideological thinking of Vir Savarkar and Gandhi Ji? (150 Words)

Q. How do folk arts celebrate the diversity of Culture and harmony of nature through their various art forms? Explain. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the major factors that influence the distribution of temperature, precipitation, and wind on the Earth’s surface. How do these factors vary across different climatic zones? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the significance of the Vijayanagara Empire in shaping India's architectural history. (150 words)

Q. How did the Mauryan Empire establish its dominance over a vast portion of the Indian subcontinent? (150 words)

Q. Critically examine the impact of the First World War on the global political and economic order. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of globalization on Indian society. How has it affected the social empowerment of women and marginalized groups? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the concept of climate change and its implications on global ecosystems and human societies. Examine the key factors contributing to climate change and suggest measures to mitigate its adverse effects. (250 words)

Q. Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges and potential solutions to address urban poverty in India, taking into account the socio-economic factors and policy interventions. (150 words)

Q. Analyze the objectives, methods, and impact of the Swadeshi Movement on the Indian nationalist movement. (150 words)

Q. What were the main features and achievements of the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920? How did it affect the Indian freedom struggle? (250 words)

Q. What are the main types and causes of soil erosion in India? How does it affect the environment and the economy of India? (150 words)

Q. Analyze the factors that led to the rise and decline of the Indus Valley Civilization. What are the major contributions of this civilization to human history? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of globalization on the diversity and pluralism of Indian society. Give suitable examples to support your answer. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of regionalism on national integration and governance in India. (150 words)

Q. How did the existing architecture in India evolve with the arrival of Islamic rule in India? (250 words)

Q. Examine the distinguishing features of Dravidian temple architecture and analyze the significant role played by the Chola Dynasty in shaping this architectural style. (250 words)