{"id":75992,"date":"2021-01-09T12:17:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T06:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=75992"},"modified":"2023-09-01T08:06:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T02:36:02","slug":"mains-2020-gs-1-question-paper-upsc-civil-service-ias-mains-examination-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/mains-2020-gs-1-question-paper-upsc-civil-service-ias-mains-examination-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains 2020 General Studies | GS 1 Question Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mains General Studies-1 | GS 1 Question Paper – UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2020<\/span><\/h1>\n

Good Afternoon,<\/p>\n

On the 2nd day of UPSC Mains 2020, GS 1 paper has been conducted in the first half of the day.<\/p>\n

Mains 2020 GS-1\u00a0 Question Paper\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mains General Studies \u2013 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Questions Paper<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(Q1 to 10 of the question paper carry 10 (150 words) marks and Q11 to 20 carry 15 marks (250 words) )<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Q1.\u00a0<\/span>The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q2.\u00a0<\/span>Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India, Enumerate. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q3.\u00a0<\/span>Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long-term implication on the national movement. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q4.\u00a0<\/span>Discuss the geophysical characteristics of the Circum-Pacific zone. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q5.\u00a0<\/span>The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q6.\u00a0<\/span>How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q7.\u00a0<\/span>Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q8.\u00a0<\/span>Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answers with illustrations. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q9.\u00a0<\/span>COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q10.<\/span>\u00a0Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue (Answer in 150 Words)<\/span><\/p>\n

Q11. Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q12. Persian Literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment. (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q13. Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q14. The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problem of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q15. Account for the huge flooding of the million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q16. India has immense potential of solar energy through there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q17. Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change. (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q18. Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalization? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q19. Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q20. How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer (Answer in 250 words)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can download the essay Paper by the link given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mains 2020 GS-1\u00a0 Question Paper\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In the 2nd half of the day, GS paper 2 will be conducted, we will be posting question paper of the same at 5 PM.<\/p>\n

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