Home Quizzes Current Affairs Mains PYQs Saved Items
UPSC Paper View
GS-1 Mains PYQs
4 questions

GS-1 Mains PYQs

Syllabus Snapshot (GS-1)
Exam
Year
Quick Recall Mode
Switch between brief prompt and full question text.
2025 • 15 Marks • 250 Words UPPSC
The Unification of Germany is considered as a symbol of the contradiction between the ‘ideal of nationalism’ and the ‘realities of power politics’. In this context, critically examine the paths of unification and its international implications. The Unification of Germany is considered as a symbol of the contradiction between the ‘ideal of nationalism’ and the ‘realities of power politics’. In this context, critically examine the paths of unification and its international implications.
Syllabus: Events from 18th century to middle of the 20th century. Difficulty: Advanced Theme: GS1 Est. time: 12–15 min
Open WhatsApp
2023 • 15 Marks • 250 Words UPPSC
Evaluate the role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany. Evaluate the role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany.
Syllabus: Redrawal of national boundaries. Difficulty: Advanced Theme: GS1 Est. time: 12–15 min
Open WhatsApp
2019 • 10 Marks • 150 Words UPSC
Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples.(Answer in 150 words) Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples.(Answer in 150 words)
Syllabus: Changes in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Difficulty: Moderate Theme: GS1 Est. time: 7–8 min
Open WhatsApp
2019 • 10 Marks • 150 Words UPSC
Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.(Answer in 150 words) Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.(Answer in 150 words)
Syllabus: Geographical features and location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps). Difficulty: Moderate Theme: GS1 Est. time: 7–8 min
Open WhatsApp