Mains Practice Questions

Q. Discuss the significance and challenges of developing a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. (150 Words)

Q. How can Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) contribute to balancing economic development goals with pollution abatement strategies? (150 Word)

Q. How have land reforms contributed to socio-economic development, and what measures can be taken to address the persistent issues hindering their success? (150 Words)

Q. Analyze the impact of globalization on inclusive growth. How can nations harness the benefits of globalization while mitigating its negative consequences? (150 Words)

Q. Analyze the intricacies associated with the transportation and marketing of agricultural products within the Indian context. (150 Words)

Q. Examine the concept of inclusive growth and its relevance in the realm of socio-economic development. (150 Words)

Q. Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the No Money for Terror (NMFT)' Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one metre by AD 2100. What would be its impact in India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region? (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few of India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What is the main task of India's third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the Virtual Launch Control Centre' at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles? (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Distinguish between 'care economy' and 'monetized economy'. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment? (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Winning of 'Hearts and Minds' in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India? (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage. (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (Al). How does Al help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of Al in healthcare? (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria. (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it. (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Explain the formation and characteristics of winter smog in the context of India. What strategies would you recommend for mitigating and controlling winter smog in Indian metropolitan areas? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the potential benefits and challenges of methanol-based economy in India. What are the key factors that need to be considered for the successful implementation of a methanol economy to address energy and environmental concerns in the country? (250 words)

Q. Define Artificial Intelligence(AI). In the context of agriculture in India how can AI be harnessed for various applications?(150 Words)

Q. In recent times, there has been a growing trend towards the use of electric vehicles. What obstacles are currently present in the Indian market, and what measures have the Indian government implemented to address them? (250 Words)

Q. Examine the role of agricultural marketing in India's rural economy and the challenges it faces in achieving a robust and efficient marketing system. What measures can be taken to address these challenges and promote agricultural marketing for the benefit of farmers and the overall economy ? Discuss with relevant examples.(250 words)

Q. India's roll out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime heralded a paradigm shift in taxation structure but it has been marred down with certain glitches downgrading its effectiveness. Discuss (250 words)