MAINS · 2024

Mains 2024: full question text, GS-wise.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

There is no path to happiness; happiness is the path.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

The doubter is a true man of science.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

Social media is triggering 'Fear of Missing Out' (FOMO) amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

All ideas having large consequences are always simple.

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Essay Essay 2024 125 marks 1000 words

The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.

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GS I Ancient History 2024 10 marks 150 words

Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.

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GS I Governance 2024 10 marks 150 words

In dealing with socio-economic Issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?

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GS I Art and Culture 2024 15 marks 250 words

"Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture". Comment.

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GS I World History 2024 15 marks 250 words

How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?

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GS I World History 2024 15 marks 250 words

How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?

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GS I Agriculture & Food Security 2024 15 marks 250 words

The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?

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GS I Physical Geography 2024 15 marks 250 words

What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?

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GS I Physical Geography 2024 15 marks 250 words

What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?

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GS I Indian Society 2024 15 marks 250 words

What is regional disparity How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?

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GS I Social Justice 2024 15 marks 250 words

Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. C…

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GS I Indian Society 2024 15 marks 250 words

Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with…

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GS I Art and Culture 2024 10 marks 150 words

Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.

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GS I Indian Society 2024 15 marks 250 words

Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.

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GS I Modern History 2024 10 marks 150 words

What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.

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GS I Physical Geography 2024 10 marks 150 words

What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?

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GS I Indian Society 2024 10 marks 150 words

Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.

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GS I Physical Geography 2024 10 marks 150 words

What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.

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GS I Indian Society 2024 10 marks 150 words

What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.

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GS I Indian Society 2024 10 marks 150 words

Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?

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GS I Indian Society 2024 10 marks 150 words

Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 10 marks 150 words

Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to "one nation - one election" principle.

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GS II International Relations 2024 10 marks 150 words

Critically analyse India's evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and…

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GS II Social Justice 2024 15 marks 250 words

What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University/State Education Board examinations…

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 15 marks 250 words

Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to…

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 15 marks 250 words

What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-Stare relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the Sta…

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 15 marks 250 words

Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world's most powerful judiciary ?

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 15 marks 250 words

Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US constitution.

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GS II Governance 2024 15 marks 250 words

The Citizens' charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the real…

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GS II Social Justice 2024 15 marks 250 words

In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures…

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GS II Governance 2024 15 marks 250 words

e-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency a…

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GS II International Relations 2024 15 marks 250 words

'Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.' Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC and…

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 10 marks 150 words

Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats And Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?

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GS II International Relations 2024 15 marks 250 words

Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and/energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India'…

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 10 marks 150 words

"The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in the marginalisation of the parliamentary supremacy:" Elucidate.

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 10 marks 150 words

"The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety." Comment.

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GS II Indian Polity 2024 10 marks 150 words

Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at local level and bring out the pros and cons merging the rural local bodies with the urban local bodies.

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GS II Social Justice 2024 10 marks 150 words

Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.

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GS II Indian Economy 2024 10 marks 150 words

Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

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GS II Governance 2024 10 marks 150 words

The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.

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GS II International Relations 2024 10 marks 150 words

'The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China's supply chain and as a strategically to counter China's political and economic dominance." Explain th…

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GS III Indian Economy 2024 10 marks 150 words

Examine the (pattern) and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objecti…

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GS III Science & Technology 2024 10 marks 150 words

Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

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GS III Indian Economy 2024 15 marks 250 words

Discuss the merits and demerits of the four 'Labour Codes' in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the progress so far in this regard?

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GS III Indian Economy 2024 15 marks 250 words

What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government's UDAN Scheme and its achievements.

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GS III Agriculture & Food Security 2024 15 marks 250 words

What are the major challenges faced by the Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.

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GS III Agriculture & Food Security 2024 15 marks 250 words

Elucidate the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India. What are the challenges associated with the storage of buffer stock? Discuss.

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GS III Environment 2024 15 marks 250 words

The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies…

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GS III Science & Technology 2024 15 marks 250 words

What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What strategies have been developed to prevent such a catastrophe?

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GS III Disaster Management 2024 15 marks 250 words

What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduc…

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GS III Disaster Management 2024 15 marks 250 words

Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in Indi…

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GS III Internal Security 2024 15 marks 250 words

India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give ou…

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GS III Indian Economy 2024 10 marks 150 words

What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control this type of inflation.

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GS III Internal Security 2024 15 marks 250 words

Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social…

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GS III Post-Independence India 2024 10 marks 150 words

What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms in some parts of the country? Elaborate.

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GS III Agriculture & Food Security 2024 10 marks 150 words

Explain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India.

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GS III Science & Technology 2024 10 marks 150 words

What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have be…

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GS III Science & Technology 2024 10 marks 150 words

What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this proces…

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GS III Environment 2024 10 marks 150 words

Industrial pollution of river water is a significant environmental issue in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to deal with this problem and also the government's init…

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GS III Environment 2024 10 marks 150 words

What role do Environmental NGOs and activists play in influencing Environmental Impact Assessment (DIA)outcomes for major projects in India? Cite Tour examples with all important…

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GS III Internal Security 2024 10 marks 150 words

Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism.

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

The application of Artificial Intelligence as a dependable source of input for administrative rational decision-making is a debatable issue. Critically examine the statement from…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

"Ethics encompasses several key dimensions that are crucial in guiding individuals and organizations towards morally responsible behaviour." Explain the key dimensions of ethics t…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 20 marks 250 words

Sneha is a Senior Manager working for a big reputed hospital chain in a mid-sized city. She has been made in-charge of the new super speciality center that the hospitals building…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 20 marks 250 words

With the summer heat being exceptionally severe this year, the district has been facing severe water shortage. The District Collector has been mobilizing his subordinate officials…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 20 marks 250 words

Dr. Srinivasan is a senior scientist working for a reputed biotechnology company known for its cutting-edge research in pharmaceuticals. Dr. Srinivasan is heading a research team…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

"It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it." In the present context, the major weapon industries of…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

Global warming and climate change are the outcomes of human greed in the name of development, indicating the direction in which extinction of organisms including human beings is h…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? 3.(a) "Learn everything that is good from others, but br…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? 3.(b) "Faith is of no avail in the absence of strength.…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? 3.(c) "In law, a man is guilty when he violates the righ…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

"The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today's context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to pre…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

"Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries ou…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

'The 'Code of Conduct' and 'Code of Ethics' are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doc…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

"In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing ove…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 10 marks 150 words

Mission Karmayogi is aiming for maintaining a very high standard of conduct and behaviour to ensure efficiency for serving citizens and in turn developing oneself. How will this s…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 20 marks 250 words

There is a technological company named ABC Incorporated which is the second largest worldwide, situated in the Third World. You are the Chief Executive Officer and the majority sh…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 20 marks 250 words

(a) What are the options available to Raman to tackle the above situation ? (b) What measures would you suggest for strengthening the existing set-up to ensure that such groups do…

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GS IV Ethics 2024 20 marks 250 words

With multipronged strategy of the Central and State Governments specially in the last few years, the naxalite problem has been resolved to a large extent in the affected states of…

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