UPSC (IAS) Mains 2020: Practice Model Test: Answer Writing GS Paper-1

201)The emergency declared in 1975 is considered to be a black chapter in India’s democratic political history. However, it served as a shock therapy for a young nation and paved the way for a series of constitutional measures and judicial pronouncements that would go a long way in strengthening democracy. Comment

202)How did the implementation of the Mandal Commission Report change the socio- political discourse in India? Discuss.

203)Give a brief description of the way in which environmental movements took Shape in post- Independence India? What are the major achievements of these movements? Examine.

204)What were the precursors to the computer and IT revolution in India? How did it Shape the socio-economic landscape in India? Analyse.

205)Examine the factors that led to the balance of payment crisis of the early 90s. How did the political class handle this crisis? Explain.

206)The surgical strikes in Uri and the operation by the Indian Airforce in Balakot signify a marked departure from India’s past responses to terrorism and associated activities. Do you agree? Substantiate.

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