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

101)Salt Satyagraha was more than just a symbolic act of breaking the salt law that shook an empire. Examine (150 words)

102)Examine the concept of Daylight Saving Time along with its relevance, advantages and issues related to it. (250 words)

103)Examine the feasibility and challenges of having two time zones in India. (250 words)

104)Gupta age is regarded as golden age of ancient India. Discuss (150 words)

105)The condition of women in a society is an index of that society’s place in civilization. Discuss. (150 words)

106)Examine how Gandhiji’s earlier experience in South Africa shaped the freedom movements in India, transcending through moderate phase to Gandhian phase. (250 words)

107)Discuss the achievements and failures of Non-cooperation movement of 1920. How did it impact the subsequent freedom movements in pre-independence India (250 words)

108)Examine the reasons and impact of ‘devi-dasi’ dichotomy prevalent in Indian society. (250 words)

109)Examine the reasons that led to the foundation of Indian National Congress and its major objectives. (150 words)

110)Examine the major differences between peasant movements of 19th and 20th century and their impact on society. (250 words)

111)Examine the reasons for tribal uprisings during 19th century India and why did they prove largely unsuccessful in achieving their objectives. (250 words)

112)Discuss the reasons for Indigo Revolt and role of ryots and intelligentsia in its success. (250 words)

113)The partition of India in 1947 was the culmination of long drawn process which started with the suppression of the Revolt of 1857 by the British. Comment

114)Social changes in society cannot be brought only on the edifice of legislations. Analyze. (150 words)

115)Enumerate the reasons for migration in India. Also discuss various challenges that migrant population faces. (250 words)

116)The revolt of 1857 was a cumulative effect of character and policies of Colonial rule in India. Examine. (250 words)

117)The role played by women in Indian freedom struggle has been that of ‘helpers’ rather than ‘crusaders’. Critically examine. (250 words)

118)What were the factors that led to the advent of Europeans in India? (150 words)

119)The onset of the twentieth century marks a shift from middle-class intelligentsia towards masses in the national movement. Comment (250 words)

120)What is ‘e-waste’? Discuss its impact on the environment and human health. What are the steps taken by the government to tackle the problem of e-waste? (250 words)

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