UPSC Mains 2023 GS-1 Question Paper

All 20 questions from this paper, with real topper answers where available.

• Q10. Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?15 marks · Urbanization & Marginalizatio n
• Q10. Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian society.10 marks · Young Women Suicides
• Q15. Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.10 marks · Industrial Revolution Impacts
• Q15. Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.10 marks · Technology & Child Socialization
• Q15. From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.15 marks · net food exporter
• Q16. Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?15 marks · Human vs Economic Development
• Q22. How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?10 marks · Fjords Formation
• Q22. Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?10 marks · Global Freshwater Crisis
• Q23. Why is the South-West Monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?10 marks · (Purvaiya)
• Q23. Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.15 marks · Coastal Hazard Preparedness
• Q24. Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rainforest regions of India.15 marks · Natural Rain Forests
• Q25. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.10 marks · Geography & Ancient History linkage
• Q26. What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?15 marks · period Technology
• Q26. Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.10 marks · Climate Change & Food Security
• Q27. What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features of Vedic society are still prevailing in Indian society?15 marks · & Religion
• Q28. Do you think marriage as a sacrament is losing its value in Modern India?10 marks · Marriage as Sacrament
• Q29. What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?10 marks · Tagore
• Q29. Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.15 marks · Liberalisation & Ethnic Identity
• Q30. How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?15 marks · Tribal Revolts
• Q30. Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?15 marks · Fluidity & Staticity of Caste