UPSC Mains 2018
Model answers for all UPSC Mains 2018 previous year questions — detailed answers, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing for GS 1, 2, 3 and Ethics.
Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.
Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society. Elucidate.
Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.' Explain by giving reasons.
Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata. Substantiate your view.
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?
Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.
Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?
Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?
Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.
What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identify industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.
The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.
Define blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture develop- ment in India.
Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?
Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India. Comment.
Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.
Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.
What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?