General Studies Paper 1
20 Questions • 250 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
2025
10
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Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture. (Answer in 150 words) 10
History
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2025
10
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Examine the main aspects of Akbar's religious syncretism. (Answer in 150 words) 10marks
History
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2025
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The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.' Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words) 10
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2025
10
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How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
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2025
10
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What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
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2025
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Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
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2025
10
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What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
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2025
10
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How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice? (Answer in 150 words)
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10
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The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words)
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2025
10
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Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer. (Answer in 150 words)
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2025
15
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Mahatma Jotirao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
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2025
15
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Trace India's consolidation process during early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international relations. (Answer in 250 words)
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2025
15
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The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain. (Answer in 250 words)
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15
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Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves? (Answer in 250 words)
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15
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How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning? (Answer in 250 words)
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15
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Discuss how the changes in shape and sizes of continents and ocean basins of the planet take place due to tectonic movements of the crustal masses. (Answer in 250 words)
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15
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Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources. (Answer in 250 words)
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15
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How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience. (Answer in 250 words)
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15
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Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people's needs in a country like India – Comment. (Answer in 250 words)
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15
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Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion. (Answer in 250 words)
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2024
10
Marks
Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.(Answer in 150 words).
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2024
10
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Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.(Answer in 150 words).
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2024
10
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What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.(Answer in 150 words).
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2024
10
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What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?(Answer in 150 words).
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2024
10
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