Mains Practice Questions

Q. Globalization is a phenomenon driven by technology and the movement of ideas, people, and goods. Discuss.

Q. What are seismic waves? Give a detailed account of different types of seismic waves.

Q. Explain the geological and palaeontological evidence of continental drift theory.

Q. Discuss the internal structure of the Earth and comment on S and P-waves shadow zones with suitable diagrams.

Q. Discuss, in a nutshell, the causes of the downfall of the Mughal empire in India.

Q. In what ways the Non-cooperation movement was different from the civil disobedience movement. Discuss.

Q. Discuss how the policies of Jawaharlal Nehru helped in the nation-building and post-independence consolidation of India.

Q. Namami Gange project is a step in the right direction to clean the river Ganga and should be emulated to deal with pollution in other rivers of India. Comment.

Q. The role played by B R Ambedkar has helped in nation-building and continues to have a prominent impact on the present Indian socio-economic-political setup. Discuss.

Q. Indian Monsoon remains one of the most complex geophysical phenomena. In light of the statement explain the mechanism of the onset of the Indian monsoon.

Q. Explain the term western disturbances and their impact on the Indian weather systems.

Q. Discuss the major factors that are responsible for the origin of ocean currents across the globe.

Q. Explain the various types of landforms formed under Karst topography.

Q. Discuss the term heat budget and how it impacts the temperature in the earth's atmosphere.

Q. What were the important features and achievements of the League of Nations. Also, illustrate the reasons for its failure. 

Q. Discuss what led to the evolution of the Capitalist and the Socialist pattern of industrialization.

Q. Discuss the similarities and differences between the basic tenets of Buddhism and Jainism.

Q. Explain the term earthquake swarms and how they are different from aftershocks and foreshocks.

Q. Explain the significance of the Eastern Ghats for India. Suggest steps that can be taken to conserve the biodiversity of the region (250 Words).

Q. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar made it possible to think of an end to, if not a beginning for, the profound inequities of caste in India. Comment. 

Q. COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q. Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q. How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India? (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q.  Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q. How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020) (250 words) 

Q. The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

Q. Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone.

Q.The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. (150 words) (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020).

Q. During the Industrial revolution the deplorable working conditions of labourers especially for the women and children negated the sense of employment. Comment. (150 words)

Q. Discussing the impacts of Micro Climatic zones shifting in India, suggest measures required to mitigate its impact. (250 words)