✍️ UPSC Mains Question Bank

Examine the contribution of Bal Gangadhar Tilak to Indian nationalism. How did his approach differ from the Moderates?

Discuss the changing status of women in post-independence India with reference to constitutional provisions and social movements.

The Bhakti movement was a social and religious reform movement. Analyse its impact on Indian society and culture.

Explain the formation of the Western Ghats and their ecological significance for peninsular India.

The women's question was a significant part of the 19th century social reform movements. How did the colonial state's intervention shape the trajectory of women's rights in India?

Examine the role of the Election Commission of India in strengthening democracy. Discuss the challenges it faces.

Assess India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and its implementation challenges in the current geopolitical environment.

Discuss the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in decentralising governance. Has it achieved its objectives?

The National Food Security Act (2013) has been described as 'right-based food security'. Critically examine its implementation.

Discuss the evolution of parliamentary privileges in India. Do they conflict with the citizens' fundamental rights?

Critically examine the impact of GST on India's federal fiscal architecture and the concerns of states.

Evaluate India's commitments under the Paris Agreement and the challenges in meeting its NDC targets.

Analyse the causes of agrarian distress in India and suggest a comprehensive strategy to address it.

Discuss the significance of India's semiconductor mission for achieving self-reliance in critical technology. What are the key challenges India faces?

What is 'carbon pricing'? Discuss its potential effectiveness as a climate change mitigation tool in the Indian context.

You are the District Collector. A major infrastructure project is about to displace 500 tribal families. Environmental clearance has been obtained but tribal consent under PESA is unclear. Corporates are pressuring you. What will you do? (Case Study)

What is 'probity in public life'? Discuss the role of ethical codes in ensuring it.

Raman is an honest District Collector facing political pressure to clear an infrastructure file without due process. The minister threatens transfer. Examine ethical issues and what Raman should do. (Case Study)

Forests precede civilizations, deserts follow them. — Chateaubriand

Technology as the silent factor in international relations.

Forests are the lungs of the earth, but they are also the lungs of the communities that live in and around them.