UPSC Mains 2024 GS-1 Question Paper

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

• Q8. Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?15 marks · Women Migration & Personal Freedom
• Q11. Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, Affirmative underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.15 marks · Action Efficacy
• Q11. Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account Equality vs in programme design and implementation?10 marks · Gender Equity
• Q16. World War I How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?15 marks · Causes
• Q17. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?15 marks · Industrial Revolution & India
• Q17. Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Migration to Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.10 marks · Large Cities
• Q18. What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving Demographic towards such a situation? Elaborate.10 marks · Winter
• Q19. In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of Govt, NGO & collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?10 marks · Private Collaboration
• Q25. What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?10 marks · Sea Surface Temperature & Cyclones
• Q26. What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.10 marks · Cloudburst
• Q27. What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?15 marks · Auroras Formation
• Q27. The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?15 marks · Groundwater Decline & Food Security
• Q28. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.10 marks · Vedic Economy & Society
• Q28. What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?15 marks · Twisters (Tornadoes)
• Q29. Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art Pallava Art & and literature of South India.10 marks · Literature
• Q30. "Though the great cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.15 marks · Chola Architecture
• Q31. What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its Quit India results.10 marks · Movement
• Q31. Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of inter religious Trends (Caste marriages. Discuss.10 marks · Marriage vs Religion)
• Q32. What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?15 marks · Regional Disparity vs Diversity
• Q33. Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.15 marks · Diversity & Socio-Econom ic Marginality