GS PAPER I YEAR 2023 Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | APSC Mains Examination
- Name the major earthquake-prone areas the world and give details of the Circum-Pacific Belt. ( Answer in 150 words ) 10
- Define biosphere and discuss the extent and importance of the biosphere in the earth’s environment. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Give an idea of the distribution and ecological characteristics of the tropical rain forest and explain the causes of its rapid degradation. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Discuss how India would achieve self-reliance as well as national development in the context of the globalized world. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Physical geography has a close relationship with Asia’s population Discuss some examples where such a relation does not hold good. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Critically evaluate the depiction of partition horror of India in 1947 in any contemporary Indian Novel. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Evaluate the contribution of Bhabendra Nath Saikia towards film- making in Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- With the dangers of global climate change becoming a reality, it is now time to replace the discourse of economic growth with that of conservation of nature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Elements of dissent and protest were inherent in the preaching of the various Bhakti saints in medieval India. Discuss with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Is there a difference between urban poor women and their rural counterparts? Elucidate your views with examples. (Answer in150 words)
- Discuss the major factors contributing towards the selection of location for a manufacturing industry and explain with examples the role of market in this regard (Answer in 250 words) 20
- What are the challenges of urbanization in North-East India? Do you think the idea of satellite township can address these challenges? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 20
- “North-East India is well-equipped to deal with the consequences of a mega earthquake.”Analyze the statement with special reference to (Answer in 250 words) 20
- Whatare the two broad categories of socio-religious reform movements in colonial India? How far the western impact contributed to the growth and development of the socio-religious reform movements? (Answer in 250 words) 20
- “Although India has achieved substantial economic growth in recent times, its biggest challenge today is to bridge the widening of gap between the rich and the ” Analyze this statement and suggest measure to address this issue. (Answer in 250 words) 20
- What do you mean by feminization of poverty? What steps have been taken in recent times to address the issue? (Answer in 250 words) 15
- What do you mean by soil ecosystem? What are its components? Describe the functions of soil ecosystem. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Indian classical music has played a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening national Critically analyze with suitable examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Evaluate the major policies of the government of independent India relating to the integration of the tribals in the process of consolidation of India as a nation. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Evaluate the religious and historical importance of the Puranas in India (Answer in 250 words) 15
