UPSC Mains 2020 Question Paper 2 for General Studies I

UPSC Mains 2020 Question Paper for General Studies I (Paper 2) is available. The exam was successfully conducted on January 9, 2021 by UPSC in Forenoon (9 AM to 12 Noon ). Check IAS Previous Year Question Paper. This Paper comprises of 20 questions which is of 250 marks.The duration of the exam is 3 hours.

UPSC Civil Services selection process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains and Personal Interview. Prelims exam has two papers- GS Paper 1 (100 questions) and CSAT (80 questions). Each of them are objective in nature and consists of 200 marks. While, Mains consists of a total of 9 papers. All of them are descriptive in nature. The first two papers (Compulsory Indian Language and English) carry 300 marks each while the seven others have 250 marks each. The CSAT paper of Prelims and the first two papers of Mains are qualifying in nature, i.e. their marks are not considered while determining the cutoffs. The Interview stage consists of 275 marks.

UPSC Mains 2020 General Studies I (January 9, 2021)

Ques. 1 The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.

Ques. 2 Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate.

Ques. 3 Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement.

Ques. 4 Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.

Ques. 5 The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples

Ques. 6 How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India?

Ques. 7 Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.

Ques. 8 Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.

Ques. 9 COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.

Ques. 10 Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue

Ques. 11 Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.

Ques. 12 Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.

Ques. 13 Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss.

Ques. 14 The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

Ques. 15 Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.

Ques. 16 India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate

Ques. 17 Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.

Ques. 18 Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer.

Ques. 19 Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?

Ques. 20 How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer.

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