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UPSC Mains 2019 Hit Ratio

GENERAL STUDIES 1

Question 1

Assess the impact of global warming on coral life system with examples. (Answer in 150 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Illustrate and assess with examples the impact of global warming on coral life
  2. Covered in The Hindu Analysis-Date: 04 April 2019

 

Question 2

Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (Answer in 150 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. This is a direct question
  2. Covered in Static Notes of Mains GS 1.

 

Question 3

Can the strategy of regional-resource based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Moderate and Regional-based Question from Static Portion
  2. Covered Basics in Geography under Resources topic.
  3. More analysis / data required for this question.

 

Question 4

Discuss the factors for localization of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India. (Answer in 150 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Moderate and Regional-based (North-East) Question from Static Portion
  2. Covered Basics in Geography under industries topic.
  3. More analysis / data required for this question..

 

Question 5

“Empowering women is the key to control population growth”. Discuss (Answer in 150 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Basics about women empowerment Covered in Mains Notes GS 1
  2. Problems of population growth Covered in Mains Notes GS 1
  3. 2017 Human Population projection report
  4. Smart Linkage of Current affairs with the Static portion
  5. The Big Picture Ep. 84-Population: Boon or Bane?.

 

Question 6

What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism (Answer in 150 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Basics about secularism covered in static Notes
  2. More analysis / data required for this question.

 

Question 7

Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. This is a direct question on Gandhian phase of freedom struggle.
  2. Covered in Static Mains Notes of GS 1.

 

Question 8

Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during the 1940s. (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. More analysis / data required for this question..

 

Question 9

Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French revolution. (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. American and French revolution
  2. Both Covered in Static Notes of GS 1 World History.

 

Question 10

What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. The Big Picture Ep. 72-India’s Water Crisis – Every Drop Counts
  2. The Big Picture Ep. 93-Single Tribunal for River Water Disputes
  3. The Big Picture Ep. 122-Drinking Water: Quality & Challenges
  4. The Big Picture Ep. 136-Ensuring Water Security
  5. Basics about water scarcity covered in various Analysis PDF

 

Question 11

How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. More analysis / data required for this question..

 

Question 12

How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India? (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Benefits of mass transport system in Urban areas
  2. Basics about road and transport covered in GS 3 Notes
  3. More analysis / data required for this question.

 

Question 13

How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and the coastal environment? Give suitable examples? (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. More analysis / data required for this question
  2. Basics Covered in Geography Notes.

 

Question 14

Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Different diversities present across India and also the underlying unity.
  2. Example: Gonds Tribes. Bhils Tribes. Santhal Tribes. Great Andamanese Tribes. Khasi Tribes. Garo Tribes.
  3. Linguistic diversity in India – 22 official languages
  4. Diversity with regard to cuisine, dressing, festivals
  5. Covered in The Hindu Analysis and in various other PDF.

 

Question 15

What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space? (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. More analysis / data required for this question
  2. Basics Covered in Indian Society Notes..

 

Question 16

Are we losing our local identity for the global identity? Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Related to Globalisation
  2. Basics about Globalisation in GS 1 Notes .

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Question 1

Do you think the Constitution of India does not accept the principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. (10 Marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. This is a direct question on Indian government system
  2. Doctrine of Separation of Powers covered in GS 2 Notes
  3. This topic covered in various Editorial and the Hindu News Analysis.

Question 2

“The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain. (10 Marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Central administrative tribunal which was established under Art 323A of Indian constitution
  2. Basics covered in Polity Notes
  3. More analysis / data required for this question.

Question 3

What are the methods used by the farmer’s organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods? (10 Marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Role of pressure groups
  2. Basics covered in Polity Notes
  3. More analysis / data required for this question.

Question 4

What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism? (10 Marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Covered in Static Portion
  2. Comparison of constitution- Secularism.
  3. More analysis / data required for this question.

Question 5

Despite Consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive. (10 Marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Editorial PDF Dated September 14 2018.
  2. Human development indicators in India – India’s rank in HDI (130).
  3. Smart Linkage of Current affairs with the Static portion

Question 6

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food-budget – Elucidate. (10 marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Static Portion Question
  2. Basics and Definition Covered in GS 1 and 2 Notes.
  3. This topic covered in various Editorial and the Hindu News Analysis.

Question 7

‘Too little cash, too much politics, leave UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (10 marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. in reference to US pull out from UNESCO
  2. Current affairs related to this topic covered in editorial analysis PDF.

Question 8

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the representation of people act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (15 marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Static Portion Question
  2. Basics and Definition Covered in GS 2 Notes.

Question 9

“The reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian political process”. Comment. (15 marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Editorial Analysis Dated June 14 2019
  2. Significance of local self-government topics covered in static portion as well
  3. landmark 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts covered in static portion.

Question 10

“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss  (15 Marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Static Portion Question
  2. Basics and Definition Covered in GS 2 Notes.
  3. Also covered in editorial analysis August 02 2019

Question 11

Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to the absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process. Discuss (15 marks)

Importance of Mains Course

  1. More analysis / data required for this question.

Question 12

What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s national self-esteem and ambitions’. Explain with suitable examples. (15 Marks

Importance of Mains Course

  1. Changing nature of India’s relations with US
  2. Many editorials covered on this topic of Trade-war Issue.

 

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Question 1

Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 2

Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 3

How far is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production? (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 4

Elaborate on the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 5

What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 6

Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 7

The banning of ‘Jamaat-e – islaami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of OGWs. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 8

What is the CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question 9

It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (Answer in 250 words)

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Question 10

What are the reformative steps taken by the government to make food grain distribution system more effective? (Answer in 250 words)

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Question 11

Elaborate on the policy taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (Answer in 250 words)

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Question 12

How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (Answer in 250 words)

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Question 13

How can biotechnology improve the living standards of farmers? (Answer in 250 words)

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Question 14

Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region. (Answer in 250 words)

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Question 15

Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help in disaster mitigation in the case of landslides. (Answer in 250 words)

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Question 16

Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges. (Answer in 250 words

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