Q.48 Discuss the ‘Tandava’ dance as recorded in early Indian inscriptions. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2013) (100 words/5 marks) Read More » February 18, 2025
Q.47 Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2016) (200 words/12.5 marks) Read More » February 17, 2025
Q.46 Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2018) (150 words/10 marks) Read More » February 17, 2025
Q.45 Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its times with remarkable vividness. Comment. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2013) (200 words/10 marks) Read More » February 17, 2025
Q.44 Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2013) (100 words/5 marks) Read More » February 15, 2025
Q.43 Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2014) (150 words/10 marks) Read More » February 15, 2025
Q.42 Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2015) (200 words/12.5 marks) Read More » February 13, 2025
Q.41 Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2022)(250 words/15 marks) Read More » February 13, 2025
Q40. “Recent amendments to the Right to information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) (150 WORDS,10 MARKS) Read More » February 12, 2025
Q.39 “Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are interdependent.” Discuss their relationship with each other in the context of India. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2016)(250 WORDS,15 MARKS) Read More » February 11, 2025
Q38. ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs.’ Discuss. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2013) (250 WORDS,15 MARKS) Read More » February 11, 2025
Q37. “Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy”. Comment. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2023) (150 Words/10 Marks) Read More » February 8, 2025
Q36. How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2018) (250 Words/15 Marks) Read More » February 7, 2025
Q35. The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2013) (150 Words/10 Marks) Read More » February 7, 2025
Q.34 Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary? GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2024) (250 WORDS/15 MARKS) Read More » February 6, 2025
Q.33 The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in the recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) (Answer in 150 words). Read More » February 6, 2025
Q.32 The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funds’ to the contemporary stage of ‘Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) (250 Words/15 Marks) Read More » January 16, 2025
Q.31 “The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self- government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process.” Comment. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2019) (250 Words/15 Marks) Read More » January 15, 2025
Q.30 “The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2017) (150 Words/10 Marks) Read More » January 15, 2025
Q.29 How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the states to improve their fiscal position? GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2021) (150 words/10 marks) Read More » January 14, 2025
Q.28 How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2018) (250 words/15 marks) Read More » January 14, 2025
Q.27 How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer.GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2020) Read More » January 13, 2025
Q.26 Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. GS-II: POLITY (UPSC CSE 2014) Read More » January 11, 2025
